Hyosung Advanced Materials Obtains Eco-Friendly FSC Certification for Lyocell Tire Cord

First Acquisition in the Tire Industry

Hyosung Advanced Materials announced on the 22nd that it has obtained the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification, an international eco-friendly material certification, for Lyocell tire cords, becoming the first in the tire cord industry to do so.

Hyosung Advanced Materials Tire Cord.
[Photo by Hyosung Advanced Materials]

The FSC certification is an international eco-friendly certification system for products produced using forest (wood) materials. It was developed to prevent production methods that damage forests and to promote sustainable forest management.

This certification applies to Lyocell tire cords produced at the Vietnam factory. Lyocell tire cords, commercialized for the first time in the world by Hyosung Advanced Materials in 2006, have significantly reduced harmful substances such as carbon disulfide and hydrogen sulfide generated during the manufacturing process.

Additionally, the production process generates less wastewater, enabling eco-friendly tire cord production compared to rayon, and is made from cellulose, an environmentally friendly material extracted from wood, making it 100% biodegradable.

Jo Yong-su, CEO of Hyosung Advanced Materials, said, "Through this certification, we have proven not only the quality competitiveness of Lyocell tire cords but also their eco-friendly competitiveness. We will continue to expand sustainable products through the establishment of eco-friendly production structures and technological development."

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