Kolon Industries' Nonwoven textiles awarded with International EPD Certificates

Kolon Industries' 'Finon' is a spunbond nonwoven made of PET (polyester) and is applied in various markets including automotive, flooring, filtration, landscape and construction. 'Finon Eco' is an eco-friendly version of "Finon" that reduced GWP (Global Warming Potential) by decreasing carbon dioxide equivalents by 43% by applying post-consumer recycled polyester from plastic bottles.

Kolon Industries received the domestic EPD certificate for the two products in April last year. As the company has now additionally obtained both domestic and international EPDs, it is expected to gain competitive edge.

"EPD is an important indicator of showing our utmost effort on sustainable enviro-friendly strategy in the market," said Young-baek Choi, head of spunbond business. "We will continue to expand our certificate ranges to meet our customers' requirements on sustainability."

Meanwhile, Kolon Industries produced PET spunbond for the first time in Korea in 1985. Based on its innovative technologies, it currently has the No. 1 share and production scale in the Korean nonwoven market.

About Kolon Industries

Kolon Industries is a Korean chemical and textile manufacturing company. It was founded in 1957 as Korea Nylon Inc., the first nylon manufacturer in Korea. It has since expanded to produce industrial chemicals, electronic and fashion materials. It is creating sustainable values through development of biodegradable materials, products for the hydrogen ecosystem and the operation of upcycling fashion brands. It is heading for a 'Sustainable Technology Creator' with innovative products and services that improve the quality of life.

Contacts
Kolon Industries Inc.
Yeji Jung
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