Sustainable Synthetic Leather Performance Gloves

Better materials for a better planet, without compromising performance and comfort 

Our business is based on principles that prioritize efficiency and the reuse of resources at every level, from fibers to water to chemicals. 

AX® Materials are made with vastly reduced environmental impact compared with natural leather, along with increased physical properties. This means products made with AX® Materials are better for the environment, last longer, and reduce waste.

 
 

  • Lower carbon emissions  

  • Lower water usage 

  • Reduced eutrophication 

  • Less chemicals used in manufacturing  

  • Increased durability for longer-term use 

AX® MaterialS vs. Cow Leather

Using the Higg Materials Sustainability Index, the use of AX® Suede compared to traditional cow leather results in: 3x less impact on global warming, 22x less impact in water run-off, 14x less water used in the manufacturing process, and 4x less chemistry.

 

HIGG INDEX VALUES

HIGG Index Values

Note: These results were calculated using the HIGG MSI 3.3. They were calculated by AX® Materials and are not third-party verified. AX® Suede NovoSplit 1.05mm values are shown.

 

Definitions

  • Measures the CO2 production for each material. All measurements are normalized to 1 kg of material.

  • Measures the nutrient density of bodies of water. Nutrient density can be increased to harmful levels via water runoff from manufacturing sites that carry fertilizers and other chemicals into a body of water.

  • Measures the water volume needed to manufacture the material.

  • Measures the fossil fuels consumed to manufacture the material.

  • Measures the use of chemicals in the manufacturing process using the Chemistry Impact Framework.

BlueSign® Materials

 
 

Bluesign® certified products follow strict guidelines for sustainable textiles, including dramatic reductions of water, energy, and chemical use during production.

AX® Materials feature a selection of Bluesign® materials to help glove and gear manufacturers meet their sustainability metrics.

Recycled performance materials using GRS Certified yarns

 
 

Global Recycled Standard certification is a holistic standard that verifies that a product really does have the recycled content it claims to have. All AX® Recycled materials are using GRS certified yarns.

PFC-Free Water Repellency

 
 

AX® Materials offers water-repellent treatments that eliminate the use of perfluorocarbons (PFCs), “forever chemicals” that linger in the environment and contribute to greenhouse gases.

Water-based Manufacturing

 
 

Water-based manufacturing allows AX® Materials to create a range of synthetic leather materials with reduced or zero Dimethylformamide (DMFa).

Using water-based resins eliminates the need for traditional solvents in the manufacturing process, while still giving the material an authentic look and feel.