With immediate effect, Gleistein ropes decides to use Bio-Based Dyneema® Fibres instead of conventional Dyneema® to promote sustainable production. The bio-based fibers possess the same trusted strength and reliability of their conventionally sourced counterparts yet contribute substantially to climate protection due to their renewable, bio-based raw material.
Klaus Walther, Managing Director of Gleistein Ropes,, said, “By completely switching our products made with Dyneema® to the new bio-based Dyneema® fibers, I anticipate that we will reduce our carbon footprint to the tune of around 1,000 mt CO2 in the first year alone, which is equivalent to taking more than 210 passenger cars off the roads. Importantly, our customers will continue to enjoy the same extremely high levels of performance they are accustomed to from conventional Dyneema® fibers. Naturally, we are proud to be taking on the pioneering role of being the world’s first textile rope manufacturer to use sustainable raw materials for its entire portfolio of products made with Dyneema®. However, we also hope that more companies will follow our example and join us in making a real contribution to climate protection and sustainability in our industry.”
The new, sustainable fibers from Dyneema® are the first-ever bio-based HMPE fibers guaranteeing responsible sourcing of the raw materials without compromising performance. The fibers are extracted from wood; the Dyneema® bio-based raw material originates from sustainably managed, and FSC and PEFC certified forests. The process involves collecting tall crude oil, a residue from wood pulp production. The provision of the bio-based material occurs via a so-called mass balance approach within an ISCC Certified value chain. The fiber is certified following the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification standard to ensure full compliance and traceability.
