Kolon Industries, First in Domestic Industry to Obtain 'International Standard Environmental Product Declaration' Certification

Two Types of Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric Products
Following Domestic EPD Certification Last Year, International Certification Achieved

Kolon Industries announced on the 18th that its spunbond products, 'Finon' and 'Finon ECO,' a type of nonwoven fabric, have become the first in the domestic industry to obtain the 'Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)' certification based on international standards.

The certification was received from two European environmental certification bodies: Sweden's 'EPD International AB' and Norway's 'EPD Norge,' further enhancing its credibility.

EPD is a system that quantifies and displays the environmental impact throughout the entire product life cycle, from raw material extraction to production, distribution, use, and disposal. It serves as an indicator to help consumers make environmentally friendly choices, and demand for certification is increasing in Europe and the United States, known for their strict environmental regulations.

'Finon' is a long-fiber spunbond made from PET (polyester) and is used in various industries such as ▲ construction and civil engineering materials ▲ air conditioning and industrial filters ▲ indoor and vehicle carpets. 'Finon ECO' is an eco-friendly product that uses recycled raw materials from waste PET bottles, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 43% compared to the existing 'Finon.'

Kolon Industries' spunbond product 'Hwainon' and 'Hwainon Eco,' made from recycled raw materials of waste PET, have received the international standard Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification.
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Kolon Industries received the domestic Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) certification, overseen by the Ministry of Environment, for these two products in April last year, the first in the industry. With the addition of this international certification, the company expects to strengthen its export competitiveness.

Choi Young-baek, Head of Business Division 2, who oversees the spunbond business, said, "EPD is an important indicator for securing the reliability of eco-friendly products in the global market," adding, "We will continue to expand the scope of certification and produce customized materials for global customers."

Kolon Industries produced the first PET spunbond in Korea in 1985. Based on accumulated technological expertise, it currently holds the number one market share and production scale in the domestic market.

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