In Philadelphia, popular lifestyle clog maker Dansko has begun using biobased ethylene vinyl acetate from Brazil’s Braskem. The new Kane footwear line will contain up to 50% biobased content, provide comparable shock absorption to Dansko’s conventional clogs, and feature the company’s Natural Arch technology. The clog will launch this spring at www.dansko.com/kane-blue-eva-clog.
Braskem says its I’m green™ bio-based EVA is sustainably produced from sugarcane and reduces greenhouse gas emissions via CO
2 capture. The material can be used in footwear, toys, general foams and more.
“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,” Mark Nikolich, Braskem America CEO says in a press statement. “I’m green™ offers the same features of a conventional resin, such as flexibili
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
Price hikes bring resin buyers a less than happy new year in January
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The resin price hikes that complicated the end of 2020 kept on rolling right into the first month of 2021.
North American polypropylene prices absorbed the heaviest blow, surging an average of 13 cents per pound in January, after jumping 14 cents in December. That two-month total of 27 cents in increases has led some processors to issue price surcharges on PP-finished products.
And more PP price hikes could be on the way, as prices for polymer-grade propylene monomer feedstock continue to rise, recently topping 80 cents per pound. Regional PP prices now are up 46.5 cents per pound since May.
Braskem America Launches First International Shipment from New Global Export Hub Facility in Charleston, South Carolina
New Global Export Hub Supports Braskem s U.S. Polypropylene Production Facilities with Packaging, Warehousing and Shipping Services to International Customers
Facility Supports Global Exports up to 450 Million Pounds Annually and Complements Braskem s Existing Network of Global Export Hubs
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PHILADELPHIA and CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 3, 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 first international shipment of polypropylene from the Company s new Global Export Hub in Charleston, S.C.