Susterra bio textile to take many forms at Outdoor Retailer
25/07/2017
A hand-crafted bag made by Ullr Coolers uses Cordura’s EcoMade fabric laminated with a bio-based membrane incorporating Susterra propanediol.
“When we determined that keeping beer cold while traveling was a necessity, we took it upon ourselves to figure out how to do it,” said Jason Schooler, co-owner of Ullr Coolers. “Using recycled and renewably sourced plant-based materials, while being highly durable, we're creating something that we love to use and will last.”
Coatings and waterproof membranes made with Susterra propanediol are manufactured through a proprietary fermentation process using plant-derived glucose instead of petroleum-based feedstocks. Susterra is manufactured using a sustainable process that produces 50% less greenhouse gas emissions and consumes 42% less non-renewable energy than equivalent petroleum-based diols, according to DuPont.
Laurie Kronenberg, marketing director for DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, said: “Our involvement with heat-transfer fluids in the brewing industry along with the growler bag offering now means that DuPont Tate & Lyle can help cool beer in the breweries as well as on the go.”
Susterra can be used for a variety of polyurethane applications, from footwear and waterproof films to artificial leather and coatings.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market takes place between July 26 and 29.
See the latest edition of WSA for a look at Reebok’s use of Susterra for the sole of its Cotton + Corn shoe.
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