3M will unveil its new 3M™ Thinsulate™ LIGHT Series at PERFORMANCE DAYS, the functional fabric show at Messe München in Munich, Germany from 20-21 March.
The LIGHT Series is a new extension of the 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation family and is the most lightweight insulation product in the 3M portfolio. Powered by 3M’s expertise in nonwoven technologies, this insulation provides exceptional warmth while remaining thin (4mm thick) and wash durable.
As the latest development in 3M’s catalogue of textile innovations, the LIGHT Series stands with other notable recent launches from the Minnesota-based company, including 3M™ Thinsulate™ Flowable Featherless Insulation, a high-loft insulation that’s comprised of at least 85% post-consumer recycled content.
“At 3M, we’re very proud of our science-backed achievements, specifically our ability to propel the science of insulation forward,” said Totti Liang, Asia-Pacific Sales Manager for 3M. “Our developments within the 3M™ Thinsulate™ Insulation line of products is a testament to an unending focus on enhancing performance while building thinner, more versatile textiles.”
Today, 3M Thinsulate Insulation includes a range of products crafted to include post-consumer recycled content that are certified by the bluesign® System, OEKO-TEX® and The Global Recycled Standard, reflecting the focus on its strategic sustainability framework.
3M’s global headquarters is powered by 100% renewable electricity and over 50% of the company’s global electricity comes from renewable sources. 3M has also pledged $1bn over 20 years to accelerate environmental goals, including:
- achieving carbon neutrality across operations by 2050, with a 50% reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (versus a baseline year of 2019)
- reducing water usage, indexed to net sales, by 25% across all facilities by 2030 (versus 2019)
- reducing dependence on virgin fossil-based plastics by 125m pounds by 2025
On Wednesday, 20 March, from 3:30pm to 4:15pm, Totti Liang will lead a talk titled, ‘3M’s Science for Circularity in the Textile Market’, covering best practices for garment manufacturers to improve circularity and help reduce their environmental impact as well as dive into the future of biodegradable materials and recyclable clothing. All are welcome to attend.