Sustainability
A future with sustainable products
At YKK, we are promoting the development of eco-friendly products that are kind to people, society and the global environment over the course of their individual product life cycles, following a concept defined by three keywords: Human-Friendly, Earth-Friendly and Social-Friendly. We do this in the aim of achieving a sustainable society.
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YKK will continue to develop and introduce environmentally friendly products in line with our vision of achieving a sustainable society. NATULON®, Organic Cotton, Lyocell zipper from Tencel™ fibers and GreenRise™ made from molasses are some of our representative sustainable products, which you can read more about below.
NATULON®
YKK has developed NATULON® zippers - a resource-conserving and recycling-oriented product made from PET bottles, old fiber and other polyester remnants. NATULON® zippers are produced either by chemical recycling or material recycling.
NATULON® Chemically Recycled
This zipper is designed for customers who wish to market their finished products as recyclable. The zipper is made from recycled material using a chemical process that facilitates further recycling.
Leaflets for NATULON®
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Organic Cotton
The tape of this zipper is made of organic cotton which is eco-friendly in that it helps to reduce the use of synthetic chemicals in agriculture. Organic cotton thread used in this zipper is certified as “GOTS: Global Organic Textile Standard” Cotton.
Lyocell zipper with Tencel™ fibers
This extremely soft to the touch material for dye-to-match zipper is made from Lyocell fibers, a biodegradable material from wood pulp. It is ideal for sensitive or delicate skin, absorbing moisture and drying faster than YKK’s standard cotton zipper. Furthermore, it reduces the growth of bacteria and existence of mites.
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GreenRise™
The GreenRise® zipper is partially made with the by-product of sugar production (molasses), which allows for a reduction in its petroleum usage and the associated CO2 emissions.
Around 30% of the chain consists of plant-based material.
Vislon® Nylon - a zipper for easier recycling
A zip is a complicated accessory, consisting of multiple elements that are difficult to separate. YKK introduces a new zipper where all parts are made of nylon. This sustainable zipper can be easily recycled together with the nylon garment on which it is sewn, without the need for removal.
Snap & Button Eco Finish
Eco Finish uses less water, electricity, thermal energy and process chemicals leading to a more environmentally friendly production process by reducing the use and discharge of toxic chemicals. 40 standard finishes are available.
AcroPlating®
Our AcroPlating® technology significantly reduces the environmental impact of finishes on zipper sliders, snaps, and buttons. The new process reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 96%, water usage by 66%, and power consumption by 69% in the manufacturing process when compared to conventional processes. The process also completely eliminates harmful chemicals, toxic waste and thermal energy usage.
Contact Us
Contact us if you want to learn more about our eco-friendly products. We look forward to hearing from you.
Customer service: +45 97 15 53 88
