Cirql unveils biodegradable midsole innovation
04/12/2024
Cirql Zero is said to mark a significant advancement in sustainable materials for the footwear industry, addressing both production efficiency and end-of-life environmental impact. It offers two end-of-life solutions: recyclability through rTPU30, which incorporates 30% post-consumer recycled content, and industrial compostability. The latter meets the stringent standard of 90% degradation within 180 days. This innovation leverages a proprietary polymer compound and supercritical foaming technology, enabling scalability to hundreds of millions of shoes annually.
“Footwear brands have long sought a fully biodegradable midsole material that maintains performance properties. Cirql Zero fulfills this need, offering a price-competitive, scalable solution,” said Matt Thwaites, Cirql’s Vice President and General Manager.
The shoe will be showcased at Cirql’s booths in Hall A2, Stand 426 and Hall B2, Stand 100-38, with the award winner to be announced on December 4.
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