Freudenberg launches new LCA-based eco calculator
Freudenberg Performance Materials has launched an Eco-calculator to help customers assess the suitability of its Evolon textile solutions for bedding and bath towels.
The new Eco-calculator provides an overview of the environmental impacts generated by Evolon solutions over their entire life cycle, from raw materials extraction through the laundering phases to product end-of-life. Eight environmental criteria, including carbon footprint, water impact and eco-toxicity, are evaluated. The tool relies on data provided and validated by independent external experts, who conducted a Life Cycle Assessment focusing on textile applications such as bed linen, bath towels and workwear used in hotels and hospitals.
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