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rthoLite announced that it is partnering with Novamont
in the creation of OrthoLite Cirql, the world's first cir-
cular foam material solution for foot-wear. OrthoLite
Cirql was first unveiled to the industry last year — initial
production is slated for the back half of 2023.
OrthoLite Cirql foam is a patented footwear materials solution com-
bining OrthoLite's innovation in foaming polymers and Novamont's
bio-based, compostable and recyclable polymer to provide the first
technology capable of greatly reducing the high impact of the manu-
facturing process with multiple end-of-life disposal options.
OrthoLite Cirql will offer a traditional plastic-free, scalable and cir-
cular material to OrthoLite's brand partners and factory stake-holders.
(OrthoLite recently announced it had achieved the milestone of 500+
footwear brand partners.)
Up until this point, it had been proprietary information that OrthoLite
was partnering with Novamont in the creation of OrthoLite Cirql.
OrthoLite says it sought out Novamont because of the high-tech
bio-polymer company's pioneering activities in the field of the circular
bioeconomy and for its 30 years of experience in the development of
chemical and biotechnological processes to create low-impact certified
biodegradable and compostable solutions with multiple end of life op-
tions for everyday life, including: packaging, separating organic waste
collection, retail purchasing, disposable tableware, farming, lubricants,
cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more. Novamont will work exclusively
with OrthoLite in the footwear category. — Cara Griffin
A Circular Partnership
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OrthoLite recently achieved the milestone of 500 brand partners.
