18.02.2026

The CO₂ footprint of a product is determined long before it is ever used. But which lever is truly effective? This article explains what “net zero PCF” means in concrete terms for plastics, the role played by mass balance and renewable energy, and how PCF-reduced polyamides are already being used in consumer products today – using a cycling backpack from BASF and VAUDE as an example.

22.07.2025

What we need to learn is that I still believe we're not only in an industry but still in a phase of the world where in terms of production we still somewhat mimic the 1950s and the 1960s when people discovered plastics and everything was possible and everything became very colourful, and suddenly people had the freedom of choice that every product they can buy, they can choose from ten colours.

31.07.2024

The right outfit for every sport. Even for a short jog after work, sports enthusiasts can access sophisticated equipment. From breathable sports shirts and cooling running tights to running shoes. The choice is diverse. However, there is one unifying factor that most models have in common - plastics are used in their manufacture.

31.05.2024

The European Men's Football Championship is casting its shadow ahead. It will take place in Germany from 14 June to 14 July 2024 and promises exciting matches and thrilling moments. But it's not just the players who are in the spotlight. The materials used also play a decisive role in the success of a match: plastics.

13.05.2024

The Californian company KAV offers customized headwear in collaboration with Jabil.

22.08.2022

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that recognizes its wearer's activities, like walking, running, and jumping. Through the process of thermoforming, the researchers were able to significantly improve the precision of pressure sensors woven into multilayer knitted textiles, which they call 3DKnITS.