Adidas is a company that is committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental footprint. Here are some details about Adidas products, including positive and negative aspects, and materials used:
Positive aspects:
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Sustainable materials: Adidas is committed to using sustainable materials in its products. For example, by 2024, Adidas aims to replace all virgin polyester with recycled polyester in all products where a solution exists. Adidas has also showcased proof-of-concept products against circular and regenerative loops, such as the Futurecraft Loop, which is the first 100% recyclable performance shoe made entirely from one material (TPU), using no glue or solvent.
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Product safety: To ensure product quality and consumer-safe products, all materials and product samples have to pass a rigid compliance process and are tested in accordance with strict laws and regulations from major regions such as the EU and the US. Adidas also continuously adjusts its policies and internal guidelines in keeping with developing requirements such as the US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the EU system for Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), the Chinese CMA or the Korean KC mark and other country-specific requirements.
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Vegan alternatives: Some Adidas products are made with vegan alternatives to animal-derived ingredients or materials.
Negative aspects:
- Negative environmental impact: Products made out of synthetic fibers can cause negative environmental impact during their use phase.
Materials used:
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Polyester: Polyester is the most single-used material in Adidas products.
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Natural fibers: Adidas uses natural fibers like cotton, leather, synthetics, recycled polyester, recycled rubber, and wool in footwear production.
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Recycled materials: Adidas uses recycled materials, such as recycled polyester, in its products.
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Primegreen: Adidas uses Primegreen, a series of high-performance recycled materials, in some of its products.
