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07/02/2024

Huntsman secures bluesign® APPROVED status for IROGRAN® TPU products (7/2/24)

Global chemical company Huntsman has secured bluesign® approval for ten of its IROGRAN® 
thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products, which are used extensively across the textile and apparel 
industry. The materials in question are part of Huntsman’s IROGRAN® film and sheet portfolio, and can 
be used to enhance the production, performance, and comfort of stitchless, seamless garments 
including underwear, sportswear, and outdoor and waterproof clothing. 
 
Recognized worldwide, bluesign® is a leading sustainability solutions provider that ensures that sound 
environmental practices and products are used at each step of the textile value chain. Chemical 
products and textile materials carrying the bluesign® APPROVED label are confirmed to meet the strict 
ecological and toxicological requirements set out in the bluesign® CRITERIA. For textile and apparel 
manufacturers, this third-party endorsement can significantly reduce the amount of time and money 
they need to spend on researching products and testing samples to confirm their environmental 
credentials.
 
The bluesign® APPROVED IROGRAN® products have been designed to help textile and apparel 
manufacturers to create stitchless and waterproof garments that are practical and comfortable, yet 
also stylish. IROGRAN® TPUs developed for barrier and adhesive film applications combine abrasion 
and friction resistance with elasticity and a soft touch. They also offer strength and temperature 
flexibility – for a seamless finish that can deliver high performance.
 
Approved products include:
IROGRAN® PS443-204
IROGRAN® PS455-218
IROGRAN® PS370-206
IROGRAN® A 95 P 5044 H UV
IROGRAN® CA116-206
IROGRAN® PS455-203
IROGRAN® A 80 P 5039
IROGRAN® CA117-200
IROGRAN® A 92 E 4860
IROGRAN® PS456-206.
 
Dr. Anja Weismann, Global Materials & Industry Sustainability Senior Lead Global Platform Elastomers 
at Huntsman Polyurethanes, said: “bluesign® is a hallmark of quality that is actively changing the 
impact that textiles have on the planet, for good. Wherever you go in the world, bluesign® is 
recognized as a stamp of trust and transparency. We are delighted our polyurethanes business has 
qualified so many products - building on our existing status as a bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER. At 
Huntsman we have long recognized the need for responsible and sustainable manufacturing across all 
markets in which we operate. Our work with bluesign® reinforces that commitment and underlines our 
efforts to manufacture polyurethane and TPU products with the lowest possible impact on people and 
the planet.”
 
Michael Sabo, Head of Chemical Services at bluesign® said: “As one of the most respected 
sustainability solutions providers that chemical companies, brands, and their supply chain partners can 
work with globally, bluesign® conducts strict on-site assessments of chemical manufacturers – 
examining the effectiveness of their product stewardship systems and conducting a rigorous 
assessment of their chemical products to ensure they are non-hazardous and produced sustainably. 
Huntsman is a trusted bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER – with an excellent track record, and we are 
delighted to certify its IROGRAN® TPU products.”
 
Huntsman is now continuing its bluesign® journey and is working to qualify other systems for textile 
and apparel applications.
 
Huntsman Polyurethanes became an approved bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER in 2022 following rigorous 
checks of its facilities and production processes. Achieving bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER status means 
a company uses resources responsibly, is continuously committed to improving environmental 
performance, and operates with the highest level of safety for both people and the environment. To 
achieve bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER status, the Huntsman Polyurethanes team had to undergo a 
series of extensive audits to prove that product stewardship is at the core of its business practices and 
that processes are in place to help ensure product safety measures are followed.

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