Press Releases

Replacing chemically-produced PU foam with recycled textiles further reduces ecological problems in the shoe industry, providing the shoe a better eco-footprint.

Partnership between NGOs, research and industry presents initial results of a study outlining the impact of microfibers from outdoor apparel on our waters at the 2019 ISPO
Analysis jointly undertaken by the Plastic Soup Foundation, Italian institute IPCB-CNR, PlanetCare and Sympatex demonstrates initial ways to curb the release of microfibers and where further research opportunities remain.

Sympatex kicks-off the 2019/2020 season with four new apparel partners: MAMMUT, ZANIER, ON and LAGOPED
Mammut and Lagoped receive prestigious ISPO awards by integrating innovative products from Sympatex. Austrian market leader Zanier achieves a 60 percent reduction in CO₂ with the new Sympatex-based gloves. On introduces a stylish running jacket.

Sympatex to introduce a study for the design of a water-proof “Shoe 4.0” at the 2019 ISPO trade fair
“Closing the loop” prototype: an upcycling production line consisting of a plastic shredder, extruder and 3D printer demonstrates how the shoe industry of the future can take advantage of recycled plastics.

Sympatex to hold a plogging event in the center of Munich as official sponsor of the ISPO Sports Week
Together with Swedish plogging creator Erik Ahlström, functional textile specialist Sympatex will collect waste for upcycling at the company’s exhibit booth during ISPO

Sympatex social media campaign animates consumers to stand up for the environment
Under the motto “It’s In Your Hands,” consumers are being encouraged to become role models and do their part to protect the environment.

Sympatex Technologies is one of 40 signatories of the United Nations “Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action”
Leading fashion brands, retailers, suppliers, member organizations and NGOs make joint commitment to follow and implement 16 goals for tackling climate change.

Sympatex, an official partner of the LAUNCH Challenge, supports innovative and inspiring industry pioneers in establishing circular economies and sustainability in our global society
LAUNCH Circular Innovation Challenge finalists battle for support through the international LAUNCH network during this year’s LAUNCH Forum.

Sympatex to introduce spun-dyed functional textiles at the 2018 Performance Days
In addition to saving water by relying on the Sympatex 100 percent polyether/polyester membrane, as opposed to using commercially-available PTFE membranes, spun-dyed processes reduce the amount of water needed by roughly 75 percent on average.

Sympatex Technologies is B-Corp certified as of now
Being awarded the internationally renowned B-Corp certification for exemplary corporate governance in the interest of society, the Munich-based functional textile specialist commits itself to public interest and environmental protection as its official corporate goals.