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11 Oct 2022

Introducing YKK's recycled zipper NATULON®

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Hello.

Today, we would like to introduce YKK's environmentally friendly zipper NATULON® (hereinafter referred to as NATULON), which was recently registered with ApparelX .

Currently, Vislon type and coil zipper type are available for purchase.


Product list

Product number Product name zipper classification service tooth size zipper type
3CFHC-PR12
Coil zipper NATULON® 3 sizes Stop
Resin (coil) zipper 3 sizes stop
3CFHOR-PR12
Coil zipper NATULON® 3 sizes open
Resin (coil) zipper 3 sizes open
45CFHC-PR14
Coil zipper NATULON® 45 size stop
Resin (coil) zipper 4.5 size stop
45CFHOR-PR14
Coil zipper NATULON® 45 size open
Resin (coil) zipper 4.5 size open
5CHEC-PR16
Coil zipper NATULON® 5 size stop
Resin (coil) zipper 5 sizes stop
5CHEMR-PR16
Coil zipper NATULON® 5 sizes two way separator
Resin (coil) zipper 5 sizes open
5CHEOR-PR16
Coil zipper NATULON® 5 sizes open
Resin (coil) zipper 5 sizes stop
4VSPBEC-PR13
Vislon NATULON® Recycled zipper 4 sizes Stop
Vislon Zipper 4 sizes two way separator
4VSPBEOR-PR13
Vislon NATULON® Recycled zipper 4 sizes open
Vislon Zipper 4 sizes open
5VSPBEC-PR14
Vislon NATULON® Recycled zipper 5 sizes Stop
Vislon Zipper 5 sizes stop
5VSPBEMR-PR14
Vislon NATULON® Recycled zipper 5 sizes two way separator
Vislon Zipper 5 sizes two way separator
5VSPBEOR-PR14
Vislon NATULON® Recycled zipper 5 sizes open
Vislon Zipper 5 sizes open

What is chemical recycling?

The NATULON® type Vislon and coil zipper introduced this time are recycled zipper using chemical recycling. Chemical recycling is as follows.

In this method, the recovered synthetic fiber products are sent to a factory, where they are washed and finely ground, and then chemically decomposed and returned to the original raw material, DMT (dimethyl terephthalate), which is then used as a raw material for fibers. Several companies are already implementing plans to chemically recycle nylon and polyester products, especially uniforms, after they are collected. In the case of polyester, it is converted back to DMT (dimethyl terephthalate), and in the case of nylon, it is converted back to caprolactam and used as a raw material for fibers. In the case of chemical recycling, it is necessary to collect and process only large quantities of clothing made of the same material, so it is necessary to create an efficient collection system. https://www.jcfa.gr.jp/about_kasen/katsuyaku/22.htmlFrom the Japan Chemical Fibers Association homepage


Is chemical recycling a circular economy?

We apologize for not knowing the recycling costs and CO2 emissions during the recycling process, but chemically recycled zipper can be manufactured as recycled zipper by undergoing chemical treatment after use and returning them to the raw materials for fibers. It seems possible. It can truly be called an environmentally recyclable zipper.


important point

  1. The tape colors themselves correspond to YKK's global color card, but due to the characteristics of recycled materials, the colors may differ from regular products, and it seems that you need to be especially careful with light colors, so please check the samples beforehand. Please confirm.
  2. Vislon type has limited tape colors. Please confirm.
  3. NATULON® type zipper can only be arranged for factory production. Delivery time is approximately 3-4 weeks.


summary

I think the use of recycled materials is becoming commonplace around the world.

The YKK logo reads "Little Parts. Big Difference.®".

Why not think about SDGs from the zipper?



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