Covestro joins hands with Silan to help Xtep create its first low-carbon and environmentally friendly concept running shoes

·Explore quality balance of MDI, TDI, TPU and other functional materials in the field of sports shoes and low-carbon solutions

·Each concept running shoe can reduce carbon emissions by more than 80% and is planned to be launched next year

At the 5th China InternationalImportExpo, Covestro signed a letter of intent to cooperate with sports brand leader Xtep and its strategic partner Silan Group to jointly explore quality balance system products Innovation and upgrade in the field of low-carbonenvironmental protection concept running shoes. Based on the successful development of Xtep’s first low-carbon and environmentally friendly concept running shoes, the three parties will continue to explore low-carbon solutions for mass-balanced materials in the field of sports shoes and promote the development of a circular economy.

The innovative low-carbon and environmentally friendly concept running shoes are made from Covestro’s Desmodur CQ (Desmodur) brand MDI and TDI – both of which are key polyurethane precursor products – certified by the ISCC PLUS quality balance system, as well as Desmopan CQ (Desmopan CQ). Mold class) brand thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) made. Compared with products produced using traditional petrochemical materials, each shoe can reduce carbon emissions by more than 80%. The low-carbon and environmentally friendly concept running shoes will gradually be mass-produced and launched in 2023; Xtep also plans to apply Covestro’s mass-balanced materials to more categories and products in 2024.

In the mass balance approach, bio-based or recycled raw materials are introduced early in the product production stage and are eventually allocated to corresponding downstream products to help customers reduce product carbon emissions. Mass-balanced products have the same qualities as fossil-based products, so customers do not need to change existing production processes and equipment.

At the signing ceremony, Dou Zheng, Vice President of MDI Sales in the Asia-Pacific Region of Covestro’s Functional Materials Division, said: “Polyurethane materials such as mass-balanced MDI, TDI, and TPU have broad prospects, and Covestro is committed to working with partners in all aspects of the industry chain. Together, we explore its applications in various fields and scenarios, actively provide customers with low-carbon solutions, and create value for the sustainable development of the industry.”

(Covestro joins hands with Silan to help Xtep create its first low-carbon and environmentally friendly concept running shoes)

Wu Tao, Greater China Sales and Market Development Director of Covestro’s Thermoplastic Polyurethane Division, said: “The successful launch of Xtep’s low-carbon and environmentally friendly concept running shoes has verified the application of the quality-balanced Desmopan CQ TPU series in multi-filament mesh fabrics, shoe upper films, Excellent performance of key components such as midsole and support sheet. Covestro looks forward to working with more value chain partners to develop more sustainable TPU solutions.”

As one of the sports brands that sponsors the most marathon events in China, Xtep is also continuing to create “China Speed” in terms of environmental protection strategy. The low-carbon and environmentally friendly concept running shoes made of Covestro’s polyurethane material certified by ISCC PLUS mass balance rely on the design of TPU in the upper and midsole structure, which are lighter, more wear-resistant and more breathable, ensuring the durability of the running shoes. Wearing comfort and high performance. This concept running shoe will become the first in Xtep’s low-carbon family of marathon running shoes, helping Xtep achieve its sustainable development goals.

Xtep brand CEO Tian Zhong said: “I am very happy to see Xtep reaching cooperation with Covestro and Silan to explore the field of low-carbon, environmentally friendly and high-performance materials. This is highly consistent with the sustainable development goals of all parties. Xtep will continue to We will work hard to help achieve the ‘double carbon’ goal as soon as possible, and at the same time respond to consumers’ rising environmental awareness. This project signing represents our expectations for a beautiful vision of a sustainable future.”

Ding Zongyin, chairman of Silan Group, said: “We are deeply honored that Silan can join hands with Covestro and Xtep Group to innovatively explore the research and development and application of mass-balanced materials in the field of sports shoes. This is not only a partnership between Silan and The further deepening of Covestro’s twenty-year strategic partnership is of great significance in promoting the development of circular economy and achieving the national ‘double carbon’ goal.”

During the 2022 China International Import Expo, Covestro will use “Working Together to Create a Zero-Carbon Future” as its theme, demonstrating the company’s leadership in the circular economy through its leading materials, solutions, technologies and partnerships, as well as its commitment to promoting Commitment to sustainability across multiple key industries and society as a whole.

About Silan:

Silan Group is located in Jinjiang, Fujian, the capital of the world’s sports shoe industry. It consists of Xiamen Silan Investment Co., Ltd., Jinjiang ImportExport Co., Ltd., and Silan Financial Holdings Co., Ltd. It is composed of many companies and is a diversified, standardized and large-scale platform enterprise. The group’s business scope involves domestic and foreign trade, shoe material supply chain, finance, logistics and manufacturing, etc. It has established a comprehensive service industrial park covering an area of nearly 600 acres in Jinjiang, and is committed to serving many well-known Chinese brand enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprise customers. Provide tight and efficient supply chain services.

About Xtep:

Xtep Group Co., Ltd. is a ChineseOne of the leading sporting goods companies, it was founded in 1987. The Xtep brand was founded in 2001 and was officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on June 3, 2008 (1368.HK). In 2019, Xtep acquired multiple international brands overseas, opening up a multi-brand, international development path. After more than 30 years of development, Xtep has become China’s leading sporting goods company. The group owns the main brand Xtep as well as internationally renowned sports brands such as Saucony, Merrell, K-Swiss, and Palladium.

About Covestro:

Covestro is one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality polymers and their components. Relying on innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps promote sustainable development and improve the quality of life in many fields. Covestro serves customers around the world in important industries such as transportation, construction and living, and electronics and electrical. In addition, Covestro polymers are also used in areas such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and medical health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.

The company is committed to full circularity and aims to be climate neutral by 2035 (scopes 1 and 2). In fiscal year 2021, Covestro’s sales reached approximately 15.9 billion euros. As of the end of 2021, Covestro has 50 production bases around the world and approximately 17,900 employees (calculated as full-time employees).

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