Hong Kong's Texon launches biodegradable material Texon Verde

Made from sustainably sourced (FSC) cellulose wood pulp, plant-based binders and natural pigments, Texon Verde is the perfect choice for designers and brands looking to reduce the impact of their products on the planet. The result is a material that is lightweight, easy to handle, tear resistant, wipeable – and optimised to offer significantly lower environmental impacts compared to conventional materials in its segment, the company said in a press release.

Manufactured using only eco-friendly mechanical and chemical treatments, Texon Verde is free from any harmful substances. Through collaboration with leading sustainable industry partners, Texon Verde also utilises a plant-based binder system, which is compostable.

Texon Verde is ideal for the manufacture of sustainable luxury bags, notebooks, home accessories and many other consumer products. When it hits the market in Q2, Texon Verde will be available in three colours, Bianco, Caramello and Nero.

“As the name implies, Texon Verde is green by name and green by nature – and we are really proud of its eco credentials. Biodegradable, and with a very high level of bio-content, it ticks all the right boxes for our customers in terms of environmental stewardship, and in delivering the high-end properties needed for premium and luxury fashion accessories and applications. This is an exciting addition to our portfolio of sustainable high-performance materials and structural components – which are making a positive impact on an increasing number of consumer products worldwide,” Boyd Mulder, group NPDI, sustainability and marketing director at Texon, said in a statement.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (GK)