echemi logo
Product
  • Product
  • Supplier
  • Inquiry
    Home > Chemicals Industry > Rubber Plastic News > Puma begins testing biodegradable sneakers

    Puma begins testing biodegradable sneakers

    • Last Update: 2022-09-03
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
    Search more information of high quality chemicals, good prices and reliable suppliers, visit www.echemi.com

    Sportswear giant Puma has begun experimenting with sustainable production methods centered on its signature suede sneakers


    Renamed Re:Suede, the experimental version of the shoe features a number of new technology approaches in its design, including Zeology tanned suede, biodegradable thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and hemp fibers


    The trial sneaker is part of the brand's goal to meet the growing demand for sustainable products and further address the need for waste management in the footwear industry


    To be launched in January 2022, the experimental shoe will be based on trials and tests in Germany by 500 participants, each recipient will be required to wear Re:suede for six months, to test the durability of the product before the >


    Part of the process will see the design work with Ortessa Groep through an industrial biodegradation process


    The experiment was carried out under the label's newly developed 'Circular Lab' project, which aims to develop innovative circular initiatives


    Puma has experimented with sustainable shoes before, launching a biodegradable sneaker in 2012 as part of its InCycle line


    For the new trial, the athletic company said it will share final results and insights gained from the project to benefit and empower others in the footwear industry


    This article is an English version of an article which is originally in the Chinese language on echemi.com and is provided for information purposes only. This website makes no representation or warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness ownership or reliability of the article or any translations thereof. If you have any concerns or complaints relating to the article, please send an email, providing a detailed description of the concern or complaint, to service@echemi.com. A staff member will contact you within 5 working days. Once verified, infringing content will be removed immediately.

    Contact Us

    The source of this page with content of products and services is from Internet, which doesn't represent ECHEMI's opinion. If you have any queries, please write to service@echemi.com. It will be replied within 5 days.

    Moreover, if you find any instances of plagiarism from the page, please send email to service@echemi.com with relevant evidence.