{"id":44693,"date":"2017-07-26T07:23:13","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T05:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=44693"},"modified":"2021-10-25T11:22:37","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T09:22:37","slug":"vaude-launches-footwear-range-containing-biosuccinium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/vaude-launches-footwear-range-containing-biosuccinium\/","title":{"rendered":"VAUDE Launches Footwear Range Containing Biosuccinium<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Reverdia\u2019s Biosuccinium<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> has been used in the production of biobased materials for VAUDE\u2019s new Skarvan range. As part of the completely redesigned Summer 2018 Shoe Collection, they offer consumers a sustainable choice of trekking shoe with high-end design and were unveiled at the OutDoor 2017 show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the SS18 Collection, we have taken a big step toward becoming the most sustainable provider of functional outdoor and bike shoes,\u201d said Oliver Korden, VAUDE\u2019s Head of Footwear.<\/p>\n<p>This is the first time the German outdoor brand has used a bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for toe caps and heel counters. VAUDE is committed to minimising the environmental footprint of its products and was the first outdoor company to receive certification under the EU\u2019s Eco-management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). It now seeks to reduce dependency on oil by replacing conventional materials with sustainable bio-based alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConsumers can now find high-performance footwear which contains Reverdia\u2019s bio-succinic acid on store shelves,\u201d said Marcel Lubben, President of Reverdia. \u201cThis is a very exciting step for us, as it clearly demonstrates how Biosuccinium<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>-based polyurethanes can support brands in these markets to meet customer demand for truly sustainable products.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44694\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44694 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Skarvan-Boot-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"Skarvan-Boot\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2017\/07\/Skarvan-Boot-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2017\/07\/Skarvan-Boot-600x462.jpg 600w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2017\/07\/Skarvan-Boot.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New Skarvan trekking shoes launched by VAUDE (Photo by VAUDE)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Biosuccinium<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> from Reverdia is the bio-succinic acid with best-inclass environmental footprint. Polyols derived from it enable polyurethanes (PU) with a significant share of bio-based content and a reduced carbon footprint which can be used in the manufacture of sustainable products.<\/p>\n<h3>About Reverdia<\/h3>\n<p>Reverdia enables the bio-based materials of tomorrow with its industry-leading Biosuccinium<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> offering. It works with brand owners and manufacturers on application co-development for sustainable products. Produced since 2012, Biosuccinium<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> is sold globally. The Biosuccinium<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Technology is also offered under license to value chain partners and co-producers.<\/p>\n<h3>About VAUDE<\/h3>\n<p>VAUDE offers functional and innovative products for mountain and bike sports. As a sustainable innovative outdoor outfitter VAUDE contributes to a better world, so that people can enjoy tomorrow nature with a clear conscience. Here, the family sets ecological and social standards worldwide. VAUDE (pronounced [fau\u2019de]) stands for environmentally friendly products from fair production. At the company headquarters in the Southern German Tettnang, the company employs around 500 people.<\/p>\n<p>For VAUDE\u2019s new Summer 2018 Footwear Collection see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaude.com\/en-NL\/Company\/Media\/Product-News\/SpringSummer-2018\/Footwear-Skarvan-trekking-shoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.vaude.com\/en-NL\/Company\/Media\/Product-News\/SpringSummer-2018\/Footwear-Skarvan-trekking-shoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reverdia\u2019s Biosuccinium\u00ae has been used in the production of biobased materials for VAUDE\u2019s new Skarvan range. 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