Korean chemical and textile company Kolon Industries has announced its two spunbond nonwoven fabric products, Finon and Finon Eco, were certified by the international standard for Environmental Product Declaration, a first within the industry here The company said it also received endorsements from two European certification bodies — the EPD International AB in Sweden and the DP Norge in Norway.

The EPD system provides a comprehensive assessment of a product’s environmental impact. It spans the entire life cycle of a product, from the procurement of raw materials to its eventual disposal. It serves as a guide for consumers looking for eco-conscious alternatives.

Finon is a traditional spunbond material that is used in applications such as automotive carpets to industrial air filtration systems. Finon ECO is a spunbond nonwoven made from recycled PET bottles, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 43% compared to traditional white nylon products.