Princess Traveller X Sinox Polymers
Together for sustainable travel
Customized material solutions from handles to roll holders
The focus of the project was on the individual case components – the handle, edge protectors, case wheel holders and buckles were given their own material solutions made from GRS-certified post-consumer recyclate – without compromising on quality.
Three points were crucial in the development process:
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The development was carried out in small batches to optimally meet the individual requirements of each component.
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In a special process, the recycled PP materials were upgraded by compounding from extrusion to injection molding quality.
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Setting the color scheme in orange and green according to the specifications of Princess Traveller, to ensure an ideal visual integration of the PCR components.
From fishing rope to recyclate
Old post-consumer fishing rope made of polypropylene (PP) serves as the starting material for the recyclate. These old fishing ropes account for a significant proportion of marine pollution, as discarded ropes are often disposed of at sea by fishermen.
The recycling process turns them into recompound, which is then used to manufacture the individual case components:
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01 After being collected from the fishermen, the ropes are separated according to material type.
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02 This is followed by mechanical processing through shredding and grinding. The shredded material is washed, dried and processed into regranulate.
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03 Finally, the addition of additives results in a compound that meets the technical requirements for the production of the cases.
The result – a sustainable virgin plastic substitute
- Replacement of new PP with PCR PP from old fishing ropes
- Better CO2, energy and water balance compared to new goods
- Injection molding-suitable r-PP compound that can be processed on existing injection molding equipment
- Certified by Intertek according to the Global Recycled Standard (post-consumer certification)
An overview of the material
#001401 PP Regranulat natural ex. Fishing ropes
Natural-colored PP regranulate made from recycled post-consumer fishing ropes
- MFR-Value 3.35
- Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified
- Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) certified
- Extrusion quality
#000622 PP Recompound ex. Fishing ropes
Natural-colored PP recompound made from recycled post-consumer fishing ropes
- MFR-Value 18-25
- Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified
- Ocean Bound Plastic (OBP) certified
- Injection molding quality
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