SK Chemicals Targets Textile and Sports Goods Markets with Plant-Based Green Materials

Lattice material made with 3D printing resin by Carbon using Ecotree (Provided by SK Chemicals)

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] SK Chemicals is targeting the high-performance fiber and sports equipment material markets.

On the 25th, SK Chemicals announced that it has started supplying its natural-derived material Ecotrion to Hyosung TNC and the global 3D printing company Carbon.

Ecotrion is an eco-friendly polyol made by fermenting 100% plant-based raw materials, used as an essential ingredient in urethane elastic materials, spandex, and synthetic leather. It is an environmentally friendly material that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 40% compared to conventional petrochemical products.

Hyosung TNC has launched the world's first eco-friendly bio spandex 'Creora Bio-Based' using SK Chemicals' Ecotrion, and plans to expand production bases globally, including Vietnam, to actively enter the global market.

SK Chemicals is also supplying Ecotrion to Carbon, a U.S.-based 3D printing company producing premium sports materials. Carbon applies Ecotrion to its 3D printing liquid resin to manufacture high-performance sports products requiring shock absorption and support, supplying them to leading global sports brands.

SK Chemicals also received great responses at a famous footwear exhibition held in the western United States on the 10th. Amid growing attention to eco-friendly and sustainable trends such as recycled and bio-based materials, many global major sports brands consulted on the application of the material, focusing interest on Ecotrion.

Jung Jae-joon, Head of New Business Development at SK Chemicals, said, "Based on Ecotrion's excellent physical properties, we are expanding its use into premium product lines in the sports fashion, equipment, and apparel sectors," adding, "Demand for SK Chemicals' Ecotrion is expected to continue growing in line with global carbon reduction and sustainable consumption trends."

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