You need to know about
Sustainability
HERON leads the way in minimizing carbon footprint.
Raw Materials
Of the major synthetic fibers, Heron's fiber is the only one that is created as a by-product
with lower greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy use than other fiber resins.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing HERON fiber from polypropylene is a process with a low impact on the environment
No Toxic waste
No Toxic emissions
No fluorocarbons
No halogens
Converting
The manufacture of products from PP staple fiber has low environmental impact
- Low melting point reduces the amount of energy needed to create products
- Low moisture pickup requires less energy to dry products
- No Toxic emissions or wastes
Use in Product Manufacturing
PP fiber has many properties that contribute to sustainable use. PP fiber is
- Chemically inert, so it doesn't break down with harmful effects on health or the environment
- Low in density, so less of it is needed than other fibers to make products
- Durable, so products using it can last longer and don't need rapid replacement
- Easily cleaned without high energy or environmentally unfriendly methods
Disposal
PP staple fiber has a very high calorific value when incinerated as part of a mixed waste stream, providing a high energy value
for the amount of CO2 emitted.
It's also clean-burning, with no toxic emissions
FROM SUSTAINABLE CHART OF SAC(Sustainable Apparel Coalition)
