In a recent life-cycle assessment (LCA) study Covestro’s INSQIN – pure waterborne polyurethanes (PU) technology proves to be a more sustainable way to produce coated textiles than conventional technologies.
The study found that using waterborne polyurethane (PU) technology for the manufacture of PU synthetic, a key material in the textiles sector, substantially reduces the carbon footprint of the material, as compared to conventional, solvent-based technology. The assessment showed that from the cradle to material factory gate, the Global Warming Potential for 1,000 square meters of waterborne PU synthetic is 45 percent less than that of solvent-based PU synthetic.
An independent third party was engaged to conduct a critical review of the LCA, study and results in accordance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006.
The LCA delivers high-quality data on the environmental benefits of waterborne PU. In addition, the technology offers health and safety benefits, altogether enabling customers to make increasingly informed decisions on PU material sourcing.
The study compared a comprehensive range of parameters to assess the environmental performance of waterborne PU from the extraction of raw materials to coated fabric production, versus that of the conventional technology, which involves the use of the solvent dimethylformamide (DMF).
“The LCA provides an extra layer of assurance in the environmental performance of INSQIN. It shows brands that this technology can help them reach their sustainability targets. Achievements in carbon footprint reduction will be important to not only fashion and sportswear brands, but also the automotive and furniture industries,” said Nick Smith, Covestro’s global head of textile coatings.
In a recent life-cycle assessment (LCA) study Covestro’s INSQIN – pure waterborne polyurethanes (PU) technology proves to be a more sustainable way to produce coated textiles than conventional technologies.
The study found that using waterborne polyurethane (PU) technology for the manufacture of PU synthetic, a key material in the textiles sector, substantially reduces the carbon footprint of the material, as compared to conventional, solvent-based technology. The assessment showed that from the cradle to material factory gate, the Global Warming Potential for 1,000 square meters of waterborne PU synthetic is 45 percent less than that of solvent-based PU synthetic.
An independent third party was engaged to conduct a critical review of the LCA, study and results in accordance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006.
The LCA delivers high-quality data on the environmental benefits of waterborne PU. In addition, the technology offers health and safety benefits, altogether enabling customers to make increasingly informed decisions on PU material sourcing.
The study compared a comprehensive range of parameters to assess the environmental performance of waterborne PU from the extraction of raw materials to coated fabric production, versus that of the conventional technology, which involves the use of the solvent dimethylformamide (DMF).
“The LCA provides an extra layer of assurance in the environmental performance of INSQIN. It shows brands that this technology can help them reach their sustainability targets. Achievements in carbon footprint reduction will be important to not only fashion and sportswear brands, but also the automotive and furniture industries,” said Nick Smith, Covestro’s global head of textile coatings.
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