Trederra has an exclusive supply agreement with Tyre Recycling Solutions (TRS) of Switzerland supporting the production of Trederra™ footwear outsoles made from end-of-life tyres
TRS will supply Trederra with CT-50 rubber powder which is manufactured using the patented TRS Water Pulse® technology, a proprietary and highly specialised water-jet system that pulverizes tire tread into fine powder. This powder is derived from 100 per cent end-of-life tyres diverted from landfills and is free from steel and synthetic fibres.
Trederra LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MatMarket LLC, utilises an Asian-based manufacturing supply chain process to incorporate the rubber powder into its Trederra™ rubber compound for work and performance footwear outsoles.
Trederra™ rubber compounds are used to produce a masterbatch of 67 per cent recycled content that enhances durability without compromising performance or comfort. Integrating directly into an exisiting supply chain, Trederra™ rubber compounds can be used to create outsoles with over 40 per cemnt recycled content without sacrificing performance and meeting Restricted Substance List (RSL) requirements.
“The partnership between Trederra and TRS will open a new path for sustainability in the footwear industry,” said Tony Marino, President and CEO of Trederra. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with a company that places sustainability and innovation at the forefront of its mission within the rubber industry. This partnership will allow us to provide a scalable and affordable outsole solution that is accessible to a multitude of brands.”
“Our partnership with Trederra represents a significant step forward in demonstrating the potential of sustainable materials in mainstream industries,” said Sonia Megert, COO of Tyre Recycling Solutions. “By combining our innovative recycling technologies with Trederra’s commitment to quality and innovation, we’re able to create a product that not only diverts waste from landfills but also meets the high performance standards of the footwear market. We are proud to collaborate on this initiative that underscores the importance of circular economy practices in today’s global market”.
This partnership is an example of how the tyre recycling sector needs to work with new partners to find new markets for recycled tyre materials. In the longer term, with the best will in the world, the tyre industry is unlikely to be able to reuse much more than 50 per cent of the end-of-life tyre materials. It is therefore imperative that alternate uses for the materials are found and here, TRS has shown that such partnerships are attainable. This extends TRS’s market and helps build a stronger future for the Swiss company.
