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YKK’s water repellent zip designed for circular systems

17/11/2023
YKK’s water repellent zip designed for circular systems

Japan-headquartered zip manufacturer YKK has created a zip featuring GTT EMPEL technology, a water repellent coating designed to be compatible with garment recycling systems.

DynaPel uses technology from US-based Green Theme Technologies instead of the standard PU film, removing one of the barriers in garment recycling.

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