Discover how our partners transform industries with our sustainable solutions. From motorcycle parts to luggage, these case studies showcase the real-world applications of our carbon-smart materials in action.
Sustainable stories from our partners
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Our partners launch “world’s first” products, raise their sustainability profile, and communicate to customers and governments that they’re working on plastic problems.
- Ease of injection molding
- Good impact properities
- Warm haptics
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon R
Sustainability Improvement:
80% CO₂ reduction
Tibber · Pulse KM
In addition to being designed for a smarter and greener home, the Pulse KM is also designed to blend in and become almost an invisible heart rate monitor in the home.
Tibber, a leader in smart home automation and electricity supplier, is shifting to more sustainable plastics to address their scope 3 emissions. With this design goal in mind, the Pulse KM, Tibber’s newest real-time smart electricity reader, was made with Trifilon R.
Tibber’s use of Trifilon’s R instead of conventional ABS in this IoT smart reader means that they can realize an 80% reduction in CO₂ footprint in the Pulse KM’s plastics.
- High impact properties
- Minimal VOC and natural fiber odor
- No moisture absorption
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon B
Sustainability Improvement:
31% CO₂ reduction
EPIC · Phantom BIO Suitcase
By incorporating Trifilon’s B into their PhantomBIO shell, EPIC was able to reduce each bags CO₂ footprint by 31%
Gothenburg-based EPIC Travelgear knew eco-minded customers wanted a green choice when buying luggage. EPIC and Trifilon partnered to develop a high-impact biocomposite that delivers top performance for busy travelers. The PhantomBIO, the first biocomposite luggage in the world, was given a big thumbs up by the luggage market, gaining the most pre-orders EPIC has ever experienced.
Seeing a big response from customers EPIC now sees eco-material luggage as an expanding market.
- High impact properties
- Child contact compliant
- Mouldability in large, complex tooling
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon B
Sustainability Improvement:
30% CO₂ reduction
Axkid · Envirobaby Car Seat
With a focus on Swedish safety standards and innovative design, the Envirobaby seats offer parents an opportunity to make a more sustainable choice without compromising on quality.
Axkid, a trusted name in the world of child safety and car seats, is now pioneering a new era of conscious family travel. With the launch of their Envirobaby range, Axkid’s infant car seats redefine convenience, safety, and what’s achievable in CO₂ reductions.
Axkid’s use of Trifilon’s B in this newly designed seat translates to a 30% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to traditional plastics.
- Eco-friendly: made from recycled polymers and plant fibers
- Free of harmful dyes, natural finish
- A natural, organic look and feel
- Ultra-durable and weather-resistant
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon R
Sustainability Improvement:
Up to 90% reduction in CO₂ emissions
Silva Terra Compasses
Made from recycled Trifilon R material, each compass not only reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 90%, but also features a naturally distinctive appearance.
Terra Outdoor continues to push the boundaries of sustainable outdoor gear with the Terra Expedition S, Terra Ranger S, and Terra Ranger SL compasses. These adventure tools are designed to deliver top performance in challenging conditions while minimizing environmental impact.
The unique texture and finish highlight the environmentally conscious design. These compasses prove that sustainability and reliability are ideal companions for any outdoor adventure.
- Extreme UV resistance
- High impact properties
- High fiber visibility
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon R
Sustainability Improvement:
90% CO₂ reduction
Silva Terra Scout
Their new Terra Scout headlamp-series has been awarded best sustainable product by Scandinavian Outdoor.
The Swedish outdoor brand Silva presented the first liquid-filled compass in 1933, and already in 1935, the first headlamp – the Zeiler – was introduced. Ever since, Silva has continued to develop outdoor products for both world athletes and everyday adventurers.
The Terra Scout is the world’s first headlamp made from Trifilon's R biocomposite. Silva was able to update to a more eco-friendly material without sacrificing the durability or technical prowess that its Scout line is known for.
- Good stiffness
- Low shrinkage and good dimensional stability
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon S
Sustainability Improvement:
40-tonne reduction in CO₂ emissions per year for Thermapen
The Thermapen · ONE
By using Trifilon S 2099, Thermapen cut down on plastic waste and reduced CO₂ emissions by an estimated 40 tonnes annually—equivalent to driving a car for 99,010 miles.
Thermapen’s new Thermapen ONE, the ultimate kitchen thermometer, now features a chassis made from Trifilon S 2099. This material upgrade maintained the high accuracy and performance Thermapen is known for while significantly reducing its environmental impact.
The visible fibers not only highlighted its sustainable nature but also boosted Thermapen popularity, leading to rapid sell-outs. Thermapen views Trifilon S 2099 as just the first step in their commitment to more sustainable kitchen tools.
- Extreme UV resistance
- High impact properties
- High fiber visibility
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon R
Sustainability Improvement:
92% CO₂ reduction
Cake · Kalk AP
As the anti-poaching efforts have a spirit of conservation, CAKE designed its bike with sustainability in mind equipping it with solar panels for recharging on expeditions in wild terrain.
The Swedish company CAKE, which makes popular designer electric motorbikes, took on a project to equip field rangers in anti-poaching efforts in the African bush. They designed the high-performance Kalk AP to help rangers cover ground quietly – the electric motor emits little sound.
And the bike needed a lightweight, strong material for its plastic components. CAKE worked with Trifilon to develop a custom R grade that fills out the bike’s eco-profile.
- Excellent UV resistance
- Unique fiber visibility
- High recycled content
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon R
Sustainability Improvement:
87% CO₂ reduction
Very Good & Proper · Latte Chair
By incorporating Trifilon R, the ‘Latte’ chair’s CO₂ footprint was drastically reduced and no new plastic was produced to create this outdoor chair.
When the British furniture designers at Very Good & Proper (VG&P) were looking to make their debut outdoor collection, the company’s commitment to using sustainable materials was front and center. Named after the French word for the slats defining its design, the ‘Latte’ garden chair is a sustainable chair uniquely characterized by Trifilon’s specially engineered biocomposite material.
In addition, the industrial hemp fiber used to reinforce Trifilon R captures carbon from the air as it grows, which further reduces the chair’s CO₂ footprint.
- Dramatic reduction in CO₂
- 53% reduction in weight vs aluminum
- Warm, earthy aesthetics for sophisticated interiors
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon S
Sustainability Improvement:
73% CO₂ reduction compared to existing aluminum armature
Ateljé Lyktan · Superdupertube
By integrating Trifilon S, Ateljé Lyktan achieved a remarkable reduction of over 73% in CO₂ emissions compared to traditional aluminum variants.
Together with Snøhetta, Ateljé Lyktan refined every aspect their iconic 1970’s Supertube - from design to manufacturing - to minimize its environmental footprint. Ateljé Lyktan carefully considered every step
in the lifecycle, from raw materials to recycling. The Superdupertube
is not just a product; it is a statement of Ateljé Lyktan’s commitment
to sustainability and responsibility.
in the lifecycle, from raw materials to recycling. The Superdupertube
is not just a product; it is a statement of Ateljé Lyktan’s commitment
to sustainability and responsibility.
The Superdupertube stands as a testament to innovation, being the first project to extrude a hemp fiber reinforced biocomposite with an existing extrusion process. Among the materials tested, Trifilon’s hemp biocomposite emerged as the optimal choice due to its unparalleled strength. Moreover, the natural color of hemp introduces a captivating element - each lamp's hue will vary slightly depending seasonality of the hemp harvest.
- Compostable over time
- No heavy metals / toxic
- Vegan friendly + No GMO feedstocks
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon S
Sustainability Improvement:
Industrial Compostable and High Bio-Content
Grimsholm Green · Signal Cable Bio-Spike
By integrating Trifilon S, Ateljé Lyktan achieved a remarkable reduction of over 73% in CO₂ emissions compared to traditional aluminum variants.
With a clear focus on long-term growth, Grimsholm realized that sustainability was an essential point for its Swedish and European customers.
The new bio-spike is made from Trifilon S, an innovative thermoplastic biocomposite made from renewable, non-GMO plant-based feedstocks that incorporates CO₂ sequestering hemp fibers sourced from eco-friendly EU farms.
- Optimized elongation and flex
- Migration safe according to food contact compliance
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon B
Sustainability Improvement:
35% less plastic
Lyft · Green Can
The plant fibers in the biocomposite even give the canisters a desirable haptic characteristic, a warmer and more natural feeling.
Lyft, which produces a no-nicotine snuff or snus, wanted to begin working with sustainable packaging materials. Their highly-designed canister required a unique, high-performance biocomposite from Trifilon. That material forms the mechanically demanding product just as well as the original plastic recipe. But the new canisters, colored green, improve sustainability metrics, like the CO₂ footprint, dramatically.
Lyft sees this material as just the first step in a journey toward more sustainable packaging.
- Biodegradable, no persistent microplastics
- Made from organic feedstocks
- No GMO, our vegan-friendly material
Key performance metrics:
Material:
Trifilon S
Sustainability Improvement:
Compostable, biodegradable and High Bio-Content
Knirps · Vision Umbrella
By incorporating Trifilon S, Knirps was able to eliminate all fossil-based plastic from the Vision series. Not only is the plastic bio-based, but it is also compostable and will not leave behind persistent microplastics.
Did you know that every year approximately 1.000.000.000 umbrellas are thrown out? As one of the pioneers in the umbrella industry, Knirps has since 1928 a history of innovation and a time-honoured tradition of making quality products. With its latest release – the Vision– Knirps is now integrating sustainability and eco-design into their latest umbrella.
Knirps chose Trifilon S because it offered not just the toughness of traditional fossil based polymers, but also aesthetics that told the sustainability story.
Trifilon B
Combines food-safe polypropylene with up to 35% natural fibers, offering a material that reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 60% compared to conventional polypropylene, making it an ideal choice for food contact and child-safe products.
Industrial compostable and renewable material, made with biopolyester and natural fibers, offering a significant 70% CO₂ reduction compared to standard ABS, making it an ideal solution for manufacturers aiming for sustainability and reduced environmental impact.
Trifilon S
Trifilon R combines high-grade recycled polypropylene with natural fibers offering a material that reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 75% compared to standard polyolefins.
Trifilon R
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