Vans uses PlusFoam for new sandal
Action sports footwear company Vans has used PlusFoam to make its new Nexpa sandal, virtually eliminating post-manufacturing waste.
"A project like this will typically yield approximately 30% scrap for each pair of sandals produced," said Michael Carr, associate general manager at Plus.
"For the Vans production order, this translated into approximately 2,000 pounds of scrap. Because PlusFoam is 100% recyclable, we are able to regrind, reconstitute and reuse this scrap for other products."
"Working with Plus was an easy decision," says Ryan Quinn, product category manager at Vans, "their material performed great and this is key for our consumers. The fact that we’re essentially eliminating waste and doing something good for the world is icing on the cake."
Plus Compound Technologies operates reclaim facilities in the US and Asia, where any products made with Plus compounds can be returned and recycled.
"The reclaim service we offer is simply a value-add that comes with our material," says Mr Carr.
"While the biggest environmental impact will occur at the factory level, the fact that consumers can get involved and close the loop on these products is something we are extremely proud of."
