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Sustainable Sports Braces

The 'CleanPrene' Braces Are Made From Bio-Based & Recycled Materials

— June 17, 2022 — Lifestyle
Sports medicine product supplier Life Wear Technologies has made history by launching a range of innovatively designed and engineered sports braces that aren't merely designed to protect the condition of your joints, but also promise to mitigate damage to the environment thanks to the use of sustainably sourced materials.

The 'CleanPrene' range of sports braces are made from biologically sourced materials such as plant oils and oyster shells, not to mention recycled fabrics such as nylon and polyester and post-use plastics. The careful choice of materials ensures that the products are all flexible, soft and supportive.

Comprising a wide range of products including everything from knee supports to wrist splints, the 'CleanPrene' sports braces exemplify the fact that quality sports treatment products do not need to function at the cost of the environment. “We felt it was our responsibility to both our consumers and our planet to take the lead in developing a sustainable alternative that performs as well or better than leading brands," said Colin Hall, chief revenue officer at Life Wear.

Image Credit: Life Wear Technologies
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Sports Products - The move towards using biologically sourced and recycled materials in sports equipment paves the way for innovative, eco-friendly solutions.
2. Eco-friendly Manufacturing - Creating eco-friendly products through the use of post-use plastics and recycled fabrics represents a major opportunity for manufacturers in various industries.
3. Sustainable Medical Devices - Applying sustainable materials to the creation of medical devices offers a key opportunity to reduce waste and improve environmental impact of the healthcare industry.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Medicine - Sustainable sports medicine products represent a major opportunity for sports medicine companies to produce eco-friendly solutions.
2. Manufacturing - The use of biologically sourced and recycled materials to produce sports equipment presents an opportunity for manufacturing companies to produce eco-friendly products across various sectors.
3. Healthcare - Sustainable medical devices such as eco-friendly braces present an opportunity for healthcare companies to reduce the environmental impact of their products.
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