Ecological reinforcing fabrics: Keck Chimie's commitment to the leather goods and footwear industries

Flexan XS is a reinforcing fabric made from recycled raw materials, specially designed for both the leather goods industry and the footwear industry. Made from 32% to 38% recycled raw materials, this fabric meets manufacturers’ strict requirements in terms of durability and environmental compliance. This product combines excellent flexibility with optimal strength, making it the perfect choice for professionals in the leather goods and footwear industries, where sturdiness and aesthetics are essential.​

Forestick G is another reinforcement fabric made from recycled raw materials, distinguished by its environmental commitment. Made from 40-41% recycled materials, it is designed to meet the durability and performance needs of the footwear and leather goods industry. Its ability to maintain its shape, even after long periods of use, makes it an ideal choice for demanding applications. In addition to its high performance, Forestick G is designed to be easily thermoformed, offering great flexibility in use.

For even greater sustainability, the industrial chemicals company also offers Lumine for the footwear and leather goods industry, a biodegradable reinforcing fabric. This groundbreaking product has been developed in response to growing environmental concerns in the footwear and leather goods industry. Unlike traditional fabrics, Lumine is biodegradable, which means it decomposes naturally without leaving any environmentally damaging traces. This fabric is ideal for companies mindful about their ecological impact, while ensuring high-quality performance.

These biodegradable and recycled reinforcement fabrics benefit from the most rigorous certifications, ensuring not only their quality, but also their compliance with strict environmental standards. Flexan XS and Forestick G are made from recycled materials certified by recognized labels, while Lumine is ISO 14855.2012 certified for its biodegradability. These certifications attest to chemical manufacturer Keck Chimie’s commitment to offering environmentally-friendly products while guaranteeing optimum performance.

The leather goods and footwear industry are evolving, and consumers are increasingly attentive to the ecological impact of the products they buy. Keck Chimie, world leader in industrial chemicals, in partnership with Forestali, is responding to this demand with a range of ecological reinforcement fabrics that combine biodegradability, recycled materials and high performance. These products enable manufacturers to position themselves as responsible players in an industry striving to be greener and more sustainable.

By choosing these eco-friendly solutions, leather goods and footwear companies are not only choosing performance, but also a more environmentally-friendly future. Thanks to the industrial chemicals company’s continuous innovation and strong partnerships, the industry can now turn to more sustainable solutions without ever compromising on quality.

For more information on our environmentally-friendly reinforcement fabrics, contact Keck Chimie now via the form below: contact a manufacturer of reinforcement fabrics for the leather goods and footwear industry.
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