"Velcro®" Recycled Type *Samples Available

Kuraray 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®", water-soluble materials used in "Velcro®", and other Kuraray Group materials with "sustainability" as a keyword. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Kurare Fastening Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita Ward, Osaka City, 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's weight is made from polyester yarn derived from recycled PET resin sourced from used PET bottles. - Composed of 100% polyester and free from backing 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. 【Applications】 - 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.)