Coats® Eco-B™ is a range of revolutionary recycled polyester threads incorporating an additive from CiCLO® to reduce synthetic fibre accumulation in landfills and oceans.
The technology creates biodegradable ‘spots’ in the polymer matrix, where naturally-occurring microbes in certain environments can break down the plastics just as they do with natural fibres.
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, Product Class I
- Less energy intensive to produce in comparison to virgin materials, which results in lower carbon emissions during production
- Delivers a similar level of performance as the virgin range, whilst offering sustainability benefits
- Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified
Why Choose Coats Eco-B™?
Sustainable:
- Utilises proprietary technology to reduce plastic waste in landfills and plastic pollution in our oceans
- Non-toxic to marine life
Functional:
- Easy to implement in the existing manufacturing
- Maintains integrity of fibres, no loss of durability or performance
Sensible:
- The CiCLO® fibres behave more like natural fibres when they end up in the environment
- The biodegradation process takes a long time and access to moisture and an abundance of microbes. It will not happen during use or care
Disclaimer
Use Coats Eco-B threads for garment ranges with CiCLO® technology in the fabric.
CiCLO® is a sustainable additive built into the chemistry of the polyester polymer during melt extrusion which enables Coats Eco-B threads to biodegrade like natural materials do in wastewater treatment plant sludge, sea water and landfill conditions, reducing synthetic microfibre pollution generated during washing and minimising plastic accumulation in landfills caused by discarded textiles.
CiCLO® is non-toxic to marine life and permanently embedded in the fibre so it will never wash out. It is only activated where conditions for biodegradation exist.
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Since conditions and applications vary considerably in the use of a product, the customer and/or user should assure herself or himself that the product meets end customer requirements and is suitable for the intended end use. Coats accepts no liability for unsuitable or improper use or application of products.
Information provided above is based on current averages and should be taken only as indicative. Coats accepts no liability for the preciseness and correctness of the information provided.
Product information sheets are updated from time to time, please be sure you are referring to the most recent publication. Coats supports customers with advice on individual applications on request; if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.