{"id":163444,"date":"2025-05-26T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T05:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=163444"},"modified":"2025-05-20T14:44:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:44:26","slug":"kr-solutions-group-drives-widespread-adoption-of-bio-knit-fabric-with-ciclo-technology-in-signage-across-airports-offices-and-retail-spaces-nationwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/kr-solutions-group-drives-widespread-adoption-of-bio-knit-fabric-with-ciclo-technology-in-signage-across-airports-offices-and-retail-spaces-nationwide\/","title":{"rendered":"K&amp;R Solutions Group Drives Widespread Adoption of Bio Knit Fabric with CiCLO\u00ae technology in Signage Across Airports, Offices, and Retail Spaces Nationwide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2686795\/KR_Solutions_Group.jpg?w=400\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:133px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425862-1&amp;h=3793872152&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4425862-1%26h%3D1470619701%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fkrsolutionsgroup.com%252F%26a%3DK%2526R%2BSolutions%2BGroup&amp;a=K%26R+Solutions+Group\" target=\"_blank\">K&amp;R Solutions Group<\/a>, a leader in producing and installing printed tension fabric, graphics, and lightboxes, today announced widespread adoption of its U.S. made Bio Knit SEG fabric made with\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425862-1&amp;h=3301271902&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fciclotextiles.com%2F&amp;a=CiCLO%C2%AE%C2%A0technology\" target=\"_blank\">CiCLO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0technology<\/a>. Produced by Intrinsic Advanced Materials (ILM), a joint venture between\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425862-1&amp;h=1365447616&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkdalemills.com%2F&amp;a=Parkdale+Advanced+Materials%2C+Inc.\" target=\"_blank\">Parkdale Advanced Materials, Inc.<\/a>\u00a0and Intrinsic Textiles Group, LLC, CiCLO\u00a0technology reduces microplastic pollution while keeping signage durable and vibrant. In partnership with Departure Media Airport Advertising, the only national OOH company to work exclusively with airports, this distinctive\u00a0solution meets the constant demand for high-<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4425862-1&amp;h=4152074199&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.departure-media.com%2F&amp;a=performance\" target=\"_blank\">performance<\/a>\u00a0large-format fabric signage while addressing the environmental impacts of synthetic materials. Bio Knit with CiCLO technology is being deployed in over 30 airports and leading corporate and retail spaces nationwide.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2685561\/CiCLO_LaMer.jpg?w=400\" alt=\"La Mer\" title=\"La Mer\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">La Mer \u00a9 CiCLO<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Corporate adoption is gaining traction with Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies installing more than 30 Bio Knit graphics made with CiCLO polyester at its&nbsp;New York&nbsp;headquarters. Leading beauty brands such as MAC and La Mer have also adopted Bio Knit for brand displays and a backlit version is currently being developed to expand sustainable options for illuminated signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the Airports now featuring signage made with Bio Knit include Augusta Regional Airport (AGS),&nbsp;Cincinnati\/Northern Kentucky&nbsp;International Airport (CVG),&nbsp;Dayton&nbsp;International Airport (DAY),&nbsp;Des MoinesInternational Airport (DSM), Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH),&nbsp;Kansas CityInternational Airport (MCI), Clinton National Airport (LIT), Norfolk International Airport (ORF),&nbsp;Peoria&nbsp;International Airport (PIA), St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), and&nbsp;Richmond&nbsp;International Airport (RIC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;This is an important industry shift,&#8221; said\u00a0<strong>Karen Fiorentino<\/strong>, owner and managing partner of <strong>K&amp;R Solutions Group<\/strong>. &#8220;Brands and airports now can integrate true sustainability into their signage programs without sacrificing quality or visual impact. With Bio Knit made with CiCLO technology, we&#8217;re turning sustainability from an aspiration into a real, operational standard.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Bio Knit is engineered by embedding CiCLO technology directly into the polyester fiber. This creates natural &#8220;sweet spot&#8221; pathways where microbes can biodegrade the material naturally if it ends up in environments such as soil or seawater. It is printed using OEKO-TEX&nbsp;<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;certified inks, ensuring compliance with international standards for safety and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;CiCLO technology was developed to reduce the environmental impact of synthetic textiles across apparel and home applications, but its potential extends well beyond those markets,&#8221; said\u00a0<strong>Cheryl Smyre, vice president of Parkdale Advanced Materials<\/strong>. &#8220;We are now expanding the reach into public spaces around us, bringing responsible innovation to airports, offices, and retail stores. Sustainable material options should not be limited to choosing what we wear or use in our home, it&#8217;s a mindset that can transform every industry where synthetics are used, without compromising performance,&#8221; <strong>Smyre<\/strong> continued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2019, by veterans of the airport and Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising industry, K&amp;R Solutions Group specializes in producing tension fabric displays, SEG graphics, and lightboxes. Their partnership with Departure Media and the integration of Bio Knit made with CiCLO technology marks a significant step forward in advancing sustainable innovation across commercial signage platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>K&amp;R Solutions Group, a leader in producing and installing printed tension fabric, graphics, and lightboxes, today announced widespread adoption of its U.S. made Bio Knit SEG fabric made with\u00a0CiCLO\u00ae\u00a0technology. 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