Royal DSM has announced mass-balanced bio-based Arnitel ® for lower carbon footprint to boosting its sustainability campaign. In this new range, a thermoplastic elastomer has been mixed with Sympatex Technologies. DSM’s bio-based Arnitel is manufactured with bio-based feedstock using a mass-balance approach*. The end product contains more than 25% bio-based content by weight.
Sympatex uses Arnitel to manufacture its waterproof, windproof, and breathable membranes for sports applications. The transition to bio-based feedstock will maintain the unique functional properties of Arnitel and will enable Sympatex to easily shift to a more sustainable solution with a lower carbon footprint without having to requalify materials.
Shruti Singhal, President DSM Engineering Materials, said: “I’m very proud that DSM is helping lead the transition to a circular economy by offering an increasing range of bio-based alternatives to our portfolio. This builds on our extensive experience developing sustainable solutions, in line with our purpose of creating brighter lives for all. And, by working with our partners across the value chain, we’ll keep driving sustainability in our industry to new levels and contribute to delivering a better future.”
Caroline Mittlerlehner, Vice President Specialties DSM Engineering Materials, commented, “Together with our partner Sympatex, we are taking the next important step on our sustainability journey and driving the industry’s transition from fossil-based to renewable resources.”
