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YKK to launch spring/summer 2022 sustainable collection
01 Mar '21
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YKK, a leading manufacturer of zippers and fastening products, synonymous with innovation and technology, is set to present its spring/summer 2022 collection digitally, in response to the ongoing global pandemic. The format will include new features such as a 3D and colour options simulator, alongside virtual previews, and online presentations.
At the heart of the collection is an offering of sustainable solutions which includes Natulon, AcroPlating, and Vislon Nylon, tackling the ecological footprint issue in a very concrete manner. Recycling is neither simple nor cheap, and a zip is a complicated accessory, made up of multiple elements that are difficult to separate. Furthermore, the zip itself is not easily separated from a garment. For easier recycling, YKK is now offering a mono-plastic material zipper, Vislon Nylon. Due to the almost entirely polyamide structure, the zip can be easily recycled together with the nylon garment on which it is sewn, without the need for prior removal, YKK said.
AcroPlating snaps and buttons use a new and exclusive YKK plating technology. Studies in partnership with Peterson Projects and Solutions has shown a significant reduction in the environmental impact, compared with any conventional plating. The environmental benefits with AcroPlating include the significant reduction in the use of chemical consumption, GHG emissions, sludge generation, thermal energy, and water use. The AcroPlating snap and buttons are available in six different colour variations and are suitable for all market segments, thanks to their strong resistance to corrosion and dry cleaning, according to YKK.
The Natulon series aims to reduce the use of petroleum-derived materials, emission of greenhouse gases, and disposal of plastic waste by using recycled polyester yarn for the tape material. Natulon Ocean Sourced and Green Rise, a partially plant-based zipper, are part of YKK’s commitment to sustainability through facilitating the recovery of materials and help reduce the consumption of virgin raw materials to limit the use of precious resources, the company said in a press release.
At the heart of the collection is an offering of sustainable solutions which includes Natulon, AcroPlating, and Vislon Nylon, tackling the ecological footprint issue in a very concrete manner. Recycling is neither simple nor cheap, and a zip is a complicated accessory, made up of multiple elements that are difficult to separate. Furthermore, the zip itself is not easily separated from a garment. For easier recycling, YKK is now offering a mono-plastic material zipper, Vislon Nylon. Due to the almost entirely polyamide structure, the zip can be easily recycled together with the nylon garment on which it is sewn, without the need for prior removal, YKK said.
AcroPlating snaps and buttons use a new and exclusive YKK plating technology. Studies in partnership with Peterson Projects and Solutions has shown a significant reduction in the environmental impact, compared with any conventional plating. The environmental benefits with AcroPlating include the significant reduction in the use of chemical consumption, GHG emissions, sludge generation, thermal energy, and water use. The AcroPlating snap and buttons are available in six different colour variations and are suitable for all market segments, thanks to their strong resistance to corrosion and dry cleaning, according to YKK.
The Natulon series aims to reduce the use of petroleum-derived materials, emission of greenhouse gases, and disposal of plastic waste by using recycled polyester yarn for the tape material. Natulon Ocean Sourced and Green Rise, a partially plant-based zipper, are part of YKK’s commitment to sustainability through facilitating the recovery of materials and help reduce the consumption of virgin raw materials to limit the use of precious resources, the company said in a press release.
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