Kategori: winners spring summer 2019

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD, ORGANOTEX – Textile Waterproofing

ORGANOTEX

Textile Waterproofing

DESIGN: Organoclick

CATEGORY: HARDWARE

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD, MOTIVATION FROM THE JURY

Water repellency plays an important role for outdoor garments. Organotex Textile waterproofing is an ecological friendly, PFOC-free and fully biodegradable way of keeping your clothing highly water repellent. The jury also liked that it will perform well without having to apply heat to the treated garment when you let it dry for two days. The products are manufactured in Sweden.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

By mimicking the lotus leaf, OrganoTex have designed a waterborne system that builds up a breathable 3D network with micro and macroscopic surface roughness covered by a layer of anchored fatty compounds for good coverage and durability of the treatment on the textile.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

OrganoTex end-consumer product is aimed to re-impregnate or impregnate variations of textile fabrics to become water repellent. The product is workable also for all kinds of laminated or coated fabrics and will not affect the breathability.

SPECIFIC FEATURES

The 3D network technology creates water repellence, maintains the fabric’s breathability and softness compared to film forming technology, such as for example PU and wax-based products. The product is 100% readily biodegradable and classified as non-toxic according to CLP. Water-based emulsion with readily biodegradable fatty hydrocarbons.

SUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION

OrganoTex has used only non-toxic chemistry that are biodegradable and the product is 100% readily biodegradable and classified as non-toxic according to CLP.

AVAILABLE IN STORES

April 2018

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

€ 8 - 25, Spray-On (500 ml) REK € 20, Wash-in (500 ml) REK € 25, Wash-In REK € 8

CONTACT

Susanne Karlsson
susanne.karlsson@organoclick.com

OVERALL WINNER, MORAKNIV – Floating Rope Knife

MORAKNIV

Floating Rope Knife

DESIGN: Morakniv

CATEGORY: HARDWARE

OVERALL WINNER, MOTIVATION FROM THE JURY

There might be other floating knives on the market but none comes close to the performance of the Floating Rope Knife from Swedish manufacturer Morakniv. The jury was impressed of the overall design including a handle made out of cork which is soft and grippy at the same time. Also the serrated blade works well, the rounded tip makes handling a lot more secure. The super light weight makes it not only a great knife for kayaking or boating but also for hiking and backpacking. »The more we tested the Morakniv the more we loved it«, says one jury member.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

The Morakniv Floating Rope Knife is a fixed blade knife that, thanks to the designed handle of cork, actually floats in water. The thin serrated blade of stainless steel is specially designed to handle the cutting of rope, fibre and nylon.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Morakniv developed the Floating Rope Knife for the offshore industry where a floating knife is of high importance. Especially in the fish farm agriculture where knives are used regularly for cutting rope or as a general tool. Of course its features also make this knife a perfect tool for kayakers, people sailing and others spending time on the water, both professionals and sportsmen.

SPECIFIC FEATURES

The thin blade of stainless steel has a rounded tip, keeping you and your boat safe from injuries and providing a safe practice when cutting rope or nets out on the water. The Floating Rope Knife has a core and a sheath made of orange polymer making it highly visible and easy to locate.

SUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION

Morakniv takes responsibilities for sustainability seriously and aims to have a positive impact on the environment. They consider and seek to minimise any adverse environmental impact at all stages of their products’ life cycle, from manufacturing to recycling.

AVAILABLE IN STORES

August 2018

RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICE

€ 25

CONTACT

Tobias Eklund
tobias.eklund@morakniv.se