Materials
Materials
Our vision as a brand is to create products that promote an active and healthy lifestyle with the lowest carbon footprint possible. It’s a long road but we embrace the challenge every day, step by step.
As of today, we are proud to say that our main products are either fully or mostly made from materials that are eco-friendly. We will never stop learning, never stop believing, and never stop working towards healthier and more sustainable society.
The materials we use are
Toxin-free
Recycled
Made to last
Did you know? Over the years, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic - widely known as vinyl - has become one of the most used types of plastics in the world, and it’s also the most environmentally damaging one.
PVC-free
Instead of PVC, we strive for using Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU). TPU is considered to be a bridge between rubbers and plastics, which means it can be flexible, durable and smooth to the touch. It also is a much more environmentally friendly alternative since it’s recyclable and biodegradable.
Did you know? Phthalates are mainly used as plastic softeners, and as a complement or additive to PVC products. Besides being toxic, they don’t bond securely.
PHTHALATE-free
As substitutes, we use less harmful plastics such as Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP). Another substitute is Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR), an eco-friendly material made out of non-toxic recycled biodegradable plastics.
Did you know? Fluorocarbons are used for a variety of reasons within the outdoor industry as they tend to make products waterproof. However, just like PVC and Phthalates, they are harmful and don’t decompose well in nature.
Fluorocarbon-free
That’s why we use Fluorocarbon free C0 for waterproofness. C0 has shorter carbon chains, which leads to less environmental impact. We are proud to say that all our waterproof products receive a C0 finishing.
Plastic bottles
We have recently started incorporating recycled plastic bottles into our production process. The result are high-quality, resistant, and washable products that are functional & planet-friendly.
Long-lasting life
Ou products are made to last. We encourage our customers to take good care of their IAMRUNBOX products and enjoy them for many more years to come.
