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Kolon Receives Sustainability Certification

Finon and Finon Eco receive international standard in Environmental Product Declaration

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By: Karen McIntyre

Editor, Nonwovens Industry

Korean chemical and textile company Kolon Industries has announced its two spunbond nonwoven fabric products, Finon and Finon Eco, were certified by the international standard for Environmental Product Declaration, a first within the industry here The company said it also received endorsements from two European certification bodies — the EPD International AB in Sweden and the DP Norge in Norway.

The EPD system provides a comprehensive assessment of a product’s environmental impact. It spans the entire life cycle of a product, from the procurement of raw materials to its eventual disposal. It serves as a guide for consumers looking for eco-conscious alternatives.

Finon is a traditional spunbond material that is used in applications such as automotive carpets to industrial air filtration systems. Finon ECO is a spunbond nonwoven made from recycled PET bottles, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 43% compared to traditional white nylon products.

 

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