Gescol
The recycled material is made from 100% polyester that is recovered from shoe soles.
Production process
Used and end-of-life shoe soles are collected from manufacturers and transported to the recovery facility. These soles are then transformed into panels, blocks and additives.
Gescol designs its materials for non-structural, modular construction with a high aesthetic component.
Material properties
The material is extracted from post-industrial fashion polymers, especially footwear. The products are made with high-quality raw materials classified as Triple A. It has an acoustic insulation of 42.9 db+ absorption, along with thermal insulation, i.e. low conductivity. Due to its dielectric strength, it acts as an electric insulator. It is also non-flammable with a classification of 0 HB.
It is made into panels, blocks and additives, especially used for insulation and energy efficiency. The high-grip panels can be embossed for use on internal surfaces. The granulated additive is suitable for mixing with other types of plastics or as an additive in lightweight concrete mixes.
The material can be customized as desired by the customer.
Availability
Made in Spain.
Circular features
Gescol makes its materials from repurposed plastic, thus preventing its entry into landfill. The material is made from high-quality raw materials, i.e. Triple A quality. It does not have any trace of ferrous material or any mixture with other plastic.
The panels promote energy efficiency inside buildings and reduce electric consumption of heating and cooling.
At the end of the lifecycle, it can be incorporated back into the loop thus maintaining circularity.
Raw Materials
Polymers from shoe soles, like PVC, rubber, polyurethane, EVA, etc.
Afterlife Plan
Recyclable, both internally and industrially.
Supplier
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