"Velcro®" Recycled Type *Samples available

Kurare Fastening Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at the Sustainable Materials Exhibition (SUSMA) held at Makuhari Messe. We plan to showcase the recycled type of "Velcro (R)", water-soluble materials used in "Velcro (R)", and other Kuraray Group materials with the keyword "sustainable". We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Kurare Fastening Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka, President: Takayuki Kobayashi) has newly developed a polyester hook-and-loop fastener (Velcro) made from recycled materials. As a sustainable material contributing to the realization of a circular society, it will be newly launched for apparel manufacturers and others in November 2022. 【Product Features】 - Approximately 30% of the product weight is made from polyester yarn derived from recycled PET resin sourced from used PET bottles. - Composed of 100% polyester and free from back coating agents that hinder recycling, enabling material recycling. - CO₂ emissions during the manufacturing process are reduced by approximately 30% (compared to our company). - No organic solvents used. 【Application Areas】 - Outdoor, sports, general apparel, uniforms - Shoes, bags, fashion accessories - Other household goods, industrial products, etc. * "Velcro" is a registered trademark of Kuraray Co., Ltd. * For more details, please refer to related products and catalogs, or feel free to contact us. (The catalog is currently under preparation and will be published later.)