Month: January 2025

Recycled PP is produced from both post-industrial and post-consumer waste. Post-industrial waste comes from manufacturing and production processes, while post-consumer waste consists of PP-products that have been used by end-users.

At IFG, the post-industrial waste is being collected and send to a specialised recycling company. The waste goes through a process of cleaning and sorting, before being mechanically recycled. The resulting material could either be mixed with virgin PP or can be used on its own, depending on customers’ required properties and their final desired application.

In the final stages, the recycled PP is transformed into fibres through a spinning process. According to customers’ needs, we can apply various additives that we offer on our website such as fire retardant, UV, colours, etc.

The rPP significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to virgin PP, with a lower carbon footprint. Certificates confirming the carbon footprint values of our fibres are available upon request.

At IFG, we are ready to provide innovative solutions to meet the rising demand for products made through sustainable processes.

PLA is produced from renewable resources such as corn or sugar cane. The process begins by extracting and purifying sugars from these plants. Next, raw sugar is transformed into lactic acid using a natural fermentation process. The lactic acid is polymerized to create PLA. Finally, IFG spin it into fibres and can add various additives according to customers’ needs.

The qualities of PLA make it a fitting solution for various applications, including ground stabilisation projects, ground coverings and agricultural textiles. More applications along with specific data can be found in the data sheet.

PLA is both biodegradable and industrially compostable, which means it can naturally and safely break down into non-toxic components under industrial composting conditions. This makes PLA an ideal, environmentally friendly choice for various sustainable applications.

PA11 is derived from the castor bean, which comes from the castor plant. These plants are environmentally friendly as they don’t require harmful fertilizers, use minimal water, and do not contribute to deforestation or compete with food crops.

The seeds from this plant are collected and pressed to extract castor oil. Our partner company Arkema transforms it into a substance called 11-Aminoundecanoic acid, which is the building block for PA11. This material undergoes polymerization and is then spun into fibres. Finally, IFG’s team add various additives tailored to meet our customers’ needs.

PA11’s qualities that make it suitable for a wide range of applications. It offers good UV stability, minimal water uptake and low density. Additionally, it significantly reduces CO2 emissions, as its carbon footprint can be up to 70% lower than conventional polyamides. Further information and specific data can be found in the data sheet.

These qualities make it an ideal solution for companies that want to use more sustainable materials in their applications.