Green feet: Braskem partners with Dansko on bio-based clogs
Dansko s new Kane line is more than 50 percent made with a Braskem biopolymer.
Materials maker Braskem America is putting its best foot forward with an EVA biopolymer for Dansko s new line of clogs.
More than 50 percent of the footware comes from Braskem s renewable I m Green-brand carbon-negative EVA bio-based polymer. Officials said that the new Kane clog offers consumers a lightweight clog that s perfect for everyday wear.
The Kane clog provides excellent shock absorption and features a removable foot bed, which incorporates Dansko Natural Arch technology for added support, they added. The casual shoe is eye-catching and durable as well as being lightweight and comfortable. It s also easy to clean and the uppers are perforated for ventilation, officials said.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5 and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) (“Company”), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, today announced the launch of Dansko’s new line of EVA clogs made with over 50% of Braskem’s renewable I’m green™ carbon negative EVA bio polymer.
Mark Nikolich, Braskem America CEO commented, “As the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, Braskem is focused on partnering with clients that share our commitment to advancing the manufacture of more sustainable products with our I’m green portfolio of eco-friendly materials. Our relationship with Dansko exemplifies this, as they introduce their new Kane clog which is made from over 50% Braskem’s I’m green™ bio-based EVA. I’m green™ offers the same features of a conventional resin, such as flexibility, lightness and resistance, while helping support renewably sourced materials and reducing