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20.10.2022
ISPO 2022: Kuraray presents several new high-tech materials for sportswear
Hattersheim/Frankfurt am Main, October 20, 2022. Kuraray, the global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Japan, will present a whole range of new high-tech materials for sports applications at the leading international trade fair for the sports business ISPO Munich (November 28-30, 2022). Thus, at booth B2.430, the Innovation Networking Center (INC) and AI SILK Corporation will present a smart gloves system powered by a conductive textile for the sports industry that AI SILK Corporation has developed using Kuraray fibers. This system is suitable for measuring vital signs during the training via textile sensors integrated into the glove. An additional highlight is a shock-absorbing yarn which is produced in an eco-friendly way and can be used in the production of sports socks. Another new, robust, and unbreakable fiber can be used for durable, robust athletic shoes. At the booth of Business Unit Clarino/amaretta (C2.405) on the other hand, Kuraray will present applications using the sustainable and innovative leather alternative CLARINO™. In addition to that, Kuraray will show sustainable CLARINO™ solutions based on recycled resources. Furthermore, the booth will give an overview of Kuraray’s eco-friendly future developments on the basis of recycled and bio-based materials.
11.10.2022
K 2022: Kuraray Drives Circular Economy with PLANTIC™ Biopolymer
Hattersheim/Frankfurt am Main, October 11, 2022. For Kuraray, the globally active specialty chemicals company headquartered in Japan, the focus at K 2022, the world's leading trade fair for the plastics industry (Düsseldorf, 19-26 October 2022, Hall 7a / Booth D06), will also be on the industry's trend topics: from climate protection to the circular economy. Kuraray will be showing innovative products for a more sustainable future: for example, the biopolymer PLANTIC™. With the PLANTIC™ film derived from biomass, innovative food packaging is possible that meets all requirements for sustainability and functionality. As a water-soluble and biodegradable gas barrier film, PLANTIC™ opens up completely new possibilities for environmentally friendly packaging concepts for brand owners and converters from the food industry.
30.08.2022
Colour Fastness app evaluates the colour fastness of textiles, leather and other materials
Speciality chemicals company Kuraray simplifies quality testing
15.08.2022
New possibilities through innovation and sustainability define Kuraray's appearance at K2022
Sustainable Bio-Circular EVAL™ and GENESTAR™-composites for hydrogen tanks
29.06.2022
Kuraray Noritake Dental settles a patent infringement lawsuit regarding a method for manufacturing layered ceramics
In April 2022, Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Satoshi Yamaguchi), concluded a patent license agreement and reached a settlement with a competitor in Germany. The agreement relates to Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.'s European Patent No. 2024300.
05.04.2022
Keeping a look out for Mother Nature
Living in harmony with nature is essential, as urbanization encroaches closer to established wildlife habitats and flightpaths.
17.03.2022
90 percent recycling rate by 2030: Kuraray joins 4evergreen alliance for innovative circular concepts for fibre-based packaging
The 4evergreen alliance aims to raise the recycling rate of fibre-based packaging in Europe to 90 percent by 2030. As a new member of this alliance, Kuraray is now contributing its experience, for example, to develop uniform Europe-wide recycling standards.
11.03.2022
Transition to a CO2-neutral site: 100% of electricity at Kuraray's site in Troisdorf is sourced from renewables
A contractual commitment to supply 100% green energy from renewable resources to Kuraray's site in Troisdorf, Germany, has earned the environmentally
19.01.2022
Beyond the limits of the CTI index: Kuraray measures tracking resistance of 925 Volts on Genestar™ PA9T
Testing at voltages of up to 1,000 V: Kuraray is developing new methods of testing the insulating properties of materials above the previous limit of the CTI index – Genestar™ PA9T exhibits enormous tracking resistance of up to 925 Volts.