Cloudprime is the newest innovation from Swiss performance sportswear brand On and it shares a sustainable design made from carbon emissions. The shoe made with CleanCloud EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) foam was made possible with tech company Technip Energies, chemical company LanzaTech and plastic solutions provider Borealis.
With Cloudprime, On is moving away from fossil fuels and exploring the use of alternative materials to create high-performance products. With this innovative sneaker, On is the first of its kind in the footwear industry to use carbon emissions as the main raw material for the midsole of a shoe. In a press release, Caspar Coppetti, On’s co-founder and executive co-chairman, said "Holding the first-ever shoe made of carbon emissions in my hands is a huge milestone – not only for On, but for the whole sports industry."
Carbon Emission Sneakers
On's Cloudprime Sneaker is Made from CleanCloud EVA Foam
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Sportswear - On's use of CleanCloud EVA foam made from carbon emissions opens up opportunities for brands to explore sustainable materials in their product design.
2. Alternative Materials for Performance Products - On's use of alternative materials, such as CleanCloud EVA foam made from carbon emissions, presents an opportunity to explore other sustainable and performance-enhancing options.
3. Decarbonization in Fashion - On's Cloudprime sneaker demonstrates a shift away from fossil fuels and towards decarbonization in the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Sportswear - The innovative use of carbon emissions in On's Cloudprime sneaker offers opportunities for environmentally conscious sportswear brands.
2. Chemical Manufacturing - Tech company Technip Energies, chemical company LanzaTech, and plastic solutions provider Borealis have shown how collaboration across industries can lead to innovative solutions for sustainability.
3. Fashion - On's Cloudprime sneaker marks a significant development in the fashion industry's efforts to become more sustainable and reduce its carbon footprint.