Colombes, France, January 27th 2014
Arkema introduces Pebax® RNew 80R53
for free-ride ski boots at ISPO Munich
ISPO Munich from January 26 to 29, is the European trade fair for winter and outdoor sports that
offers a showcase for the latest trends in ski equipment. At ISPO 2014, Arkema will present its latest
Pebax® RNew grade : Pebax® RNew 80R53, a grade that goes beyond the limits of thermoplastic
elastomers. This new rigid bio-based Pebax®, opens up the scope of ski boot design combining light
weight, astonishing responsiveness to skiers’ movements, and creativity in decoration.
Pebax® RNew 80R53 is 50% more rigid than existing Pebax® grades, already well-known for several years as
reference materials for both alpine touring and cross-country ski boots.
It retains the key Pebax® characteristics and environmental qualities that appeal to sportsmen and women:
produced from renewable raw materials with more than 90% bio-based content, lightweight, renowned long-term
UV resistance and offering great creativity for novel designs, it maintains perfect quality and performance under
extreme cold conditions.
In addition, thanks to its rigidity and outstanding processability, Pebax® RNew 80R53 allows unequalled design
freedom for thinner and even more lightweight and dynamic shoes.
It stands out as the material of choice to achieve a perfect balance between light weight and the downhill
performance required by more and more sportsmen and women experiencing free-ride skiing.
More information on pebax.com
A global chemical company and France’s leading chemicals producer, Arkema is building the future of the chemical industry
every day. Deploying a responsible, innovation-based approach, we produce state-of-the-art specialty chemicals that provide
customers with practical solutions to such challenges as climate change, access to drinking water, the future of energy, fossil
fuel preservation and the need for lighter materials. With operations in more than 40 countries, some 14,000 employees and
10 research centers, Arkema should generate annual revenue of approximately €6.5 billion, and holds leadership positions in
all its markets with a portfolio of internationally recognized brands.
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