Greenbacker Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 YKK, the world’s most prominent zipper manufacturing firm, has unfastened its new water-repellent zipper, ‘DynaPel’, a significant step forward in making garment accessories more compatible with existing recycling systems.Unlike traditional water-repellent zippers that use a polyurethane (PU) film, DynaPel employs EMPEL technology—doing away with the usual challenges in circular textile-to-textile recycling models. By eliminating urethane material, the eco-friendly accessory makes it easier to recycle clothing without the need for removing zippers, which often leads to waste.Read full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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