Sympatex Technologies has been recognized as one of ‘Best for the World™ B Corp companies of 2021.
The Munich-based functional specialist has been awarded for its initiatives including the European industry partnership wear2wear for the rapid closure of the textile cycle, offer of the world's first climate-neutral membrane, and co-designing and being the first signatory of the ‘UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.’
As a B Corp company, Sympatex Technologies has always met highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency and accountability in order to balance profit with purpose. The award motivates the company to continue to work successfully with the global B Corp community and positively influence all stakeholders in a sustainable way.
Since the founding of the B Corp NGO in 2006, there are now over 4,000 certified B Corporations in more than 77 countries. Their goal to reconcile profit maximisation with a social mission unites all B Corp companies in their journey towards creating a responsible, environmentally sustainable and socially fair business future. Around 800 B Corps from more than 50 countries were named to the 2021 Best for the World lists, including TOMS, Too Good To Go and Patagonia.
The B Corp certification is based on a company's verified performance in the so-called B Impact Assessment. It assesses the companies in five categories of corporate governance, employees and impact on the environment, customers and society.
As one of the worldwide leading producers, Sympatex® Technologies has been a synonym for high-tech functional materials in clothing, footwear, accessories and technical fields of application since 1986. Together with selected partners, Sympatex develops, produces and distributes membranes, laminates and functional textiles as well as finished products worldwide. The Sympatex membrane is highly breathable, 100 per cent wind- waterproof, and regulates the climate. It is 100 per cent recyclable, bluesign® and 'Oeko-Tex-Standard 100' certified. It is also PTFE-free and PFC-free.
