SUSTAINABILITY
We believe that climate change is a significant global issue and are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our business activities. As a company, we have pledged to reduce GHG emissions through a variety of measures as we work towards our goal carbon neutrality by 2050. To learn more about our environmental policy and other sustainability initiatives, visit: Sustainability | Asahi Kasei
In addition to reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, RespiGard™ membranes offer a membrane solution capable of advancing the development of a circular textile supply chain:
PFAS & Solvent Free
RespiGard™ membranes are produced without any solvents or fluorinated materials, allowing apparel brands to worry about the next innovative design rather than material restrictions.
Additionally, our raw material suppliers confirm they do not intentionally add PFAS and independent lab testing of RespiGard™ membranes verify results below the detection limit.
Ethical Production
All RespiGard™ products are produced and certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 - one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances.
OEKO-TEX is a registered trademark of Hohenstein Laboratories GmbH & Co. KG.
Circularity
RespiGard™ membranes are fully compatible with polypropylene waste streams, allowing zero-waste manufacturability and full circularity when paired with other polypropylene components.
