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siobhan sullivan
re-imagining fiber futures
create products for nike that last longer and are designed with the end in mind
nike's unmet circular goals for 2025
001
0.5M tons less of greenhouse gas emissions, through use of environmentally preferred materials.
002
100% waste diverted from landfills in our supply chain with at least 80% of waste recycled back into product.
003
25% reduction of fresh water usage per kilogram in textile dyeing and finishing.
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nike airmax scorpion flyknit
key differences for circularity
original shoe
nike flyknit
EVA foam
used 20% recycled materials
original shoe
8 components
10 different materials
original shoe
utilizes only percentage of reused material
relies on take back programs
supply chain process
types of materials used
material usage
new shoe
100% recyclable EVO flyknit
pebax rubber
smart stitch dissolvable thread
new shoe
8 components
8 different materials
new shoe
redesign is an essential step recycled materials sourcing beyond returned goods
recycled airmax scorpion flyknit
PEBAX
natural rubber allowing for maximum flexibility and recovery
SMART STITCH
heat dissolvable thread creates ease when reclaiming materials from pre-worn shoes
RECYCLED FIBER
organic cotton and recycled polyester make the main component recyclable
redesigned airmax breakdown
001 upper - EVO
002 tongue - rPET
003 lining - rPET
004 insole - rPET / Pebax
005 midsole - Pebax
006 laces - rPET
007 fabric finishes - AirDye
008 sole - Pebax
3D airmax redesign rendering
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