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- The asymmetric snowboard binding features Envalior's Durethan® Blue, an eco-friendly nylon, allowing Union Binding Company to create its most sustainable snowboard binding yet.
- Durethan® Blue, made from 90% sustainable raw materials using a mass balance approach, includes bio-based, recycled content and provides high flow and heat stabilization.
- Durethan® Blue has met all of Union Binding Company's internal quality control standards for strength, cold temperature durability, and overall product lifecycle.
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envalior today announces it has partnered with Union Binding Company, a snowboard binding manufacturer based in Italy, to deliver redesigned Travis Rice Falcor Signature Snowboard Bindings. The asymmetric binding utilizes Envalior's Durethan® Blue, a nylon, which enables Union to make its most sustainable snowboard binding to date. The new material is a member of Envalior's sustainable product family, attributed with 90% of sustainable raw materials, based on a mass balance approach via the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification program that ensures sustainability and traceability throughout the supply chain.
What makes the redesigned snowboard bindings unique is the all-new 2 Layer baseplate construction, which allows for two individual layers: the core and the frame. The two layers enable the use of unique engineering materials to achieve the desired ride and feel of the binding. Durethan® BLUEBKV315ZH2.0 allows the core of the binding to be stiff and responsive, while the frame is softer and more flexible than traditional snowboard baseplates, allowing for a unique ride feel and increased side to side freestyle flex.
Performance meets sustainability
Union selected Durethan® Blue for its redesigned snowboard binding because the material is partially crystalline thermoplastics, offering high mechanical strength and stiffness, good dielectric properties, and good friction and wear properties. It serves as the ideal drop-in replacement for fossil-based products. Durethan is offered as bio-based, mass balanced, and recycled-based and leads to a product carbon footprint reduction of more than 60% CO2-eq in comparison to conventional, fossil based material.
Ninety percent of Durethan® Blue's raw materials are sustainable, based on a mass balance approach, which allows companies to track the flow of sustainable and non-sustainable materials within their supply chains. The ISCC PLUS certifications assure that the amount of bio-based or recycled material corresponds to the amount used in production processes. Manufacturers can gradually transition away from fossil resources to renewable alternatives while maintaining product quality and performance.
Durethan® Blue has passed all of Union's in-house quality control tests for strength, durability in cold temperatures and product lifecycle. Every pair of Union bindings goes through rigorous testing during the R&D and design phase, initial production and the main production cycle.
"At Envalior, we are committed to sustainability, and this innovative solution demonstrates that sustainability and high performance can coexist, thanks to our ISCC-certified material and mass balance concept," said Günter Margraf, Director of Sustainability for Envalior. "Our material meets the demands of winter sports without compromising performance, and we've integrated this solution into our existing production processes, making the shift to sustainable options easier. Sustainability isn't just a goal—it's the path forward."
"Union is committed to increasing the use of more environmentally friendly materials because it's crucial to show that we can continue to use plastics in our lives—as long as we find sustainable options and use them responsibly. This approach ensures we're not compromising the future of our planet," said Pier Patriarca, Lead Product Engineer at Union Binding Company.
Further information on Envalior's products and Sustainability Ambitions can be found at: Sustainability.
An overview of the Travis Rice Falcor Signature Snowboard binding can be found at Falcor Men's Snowboard Binding | Union Binding Company.
Photo: Union Binding Company
About Envalior
Envalior is a global leader in Engineering Materials with over 4,000 employees worldwide. It was established in 2023 through the merger of Lanxess Performance Materials and DSM Engineering Materials. With a long track record of customer-driven innovation, Envalior specializes in developing sustainable and high-performance material solutions. Focus markets include Automotive, New Mobility, Electronics & Electrical, and Consumer Goods. For more information, visit Envalior - SUSTAINABLE & HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING MATERIALS.
About Union Binding Company
Union Binding Company was founded on the idea of a simple, yet ambitious mission: to create the best-fitting, highest-performing, and most durable snowboard bindings the world has ever seen. Since its humble beginnings in 2004, Union has evolved into the global leader in snowboard bindings by relentlessly pushing the boundaries of innovation, performance, and design. Union believes that ideas, determination, and people are the core of who we are today and the driving force behind where we're headed tomorrow. Union's headquarters are in Delebio (SO), Italy. For more information on Union Binding Company, head to Union Binding Company | Snowboard Bindings.
Forward-Looking Statements
This company release contains certain forward-looking statements, including assumptions, opinions, expectations and views of the company or cited from third-party sources. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the actual results, financial position, development or performance of Envalior GmbH to differ materially from the estimates expressed or implied herein. Envalior GmbH does not guarantee that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are free from errors, nor does it accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the opinions expressed in this presentation or the actual occurrence of the forecast developments. No representation or warranty (expressed or implied) is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, any information, estimates, targets and opinions contained herein, and no liability whatsoever is accepted as to any errors, omissions or misstatements contained herein, and accordingly, no representative of Envalior GmbH or any of its affiliated companies or any of such person's officers, directors or employees accepts any liability whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the use of this document.
Media contact
Candace Roulo
tel: +1 248 200 8919
email: mediarelations@envalior.com
- The asymmetric snowboard binding features Envalior's Durethan® Blue, an eco-friendly nylon, allowing Union Binding Company to create its most sustainable snowboard binding yet.
- Durethan® Blue, made from 90% sustainable raw materials using a mass balance approach, includes bio-based, recycled content and provides high flow and heat stabilization.
- Durethan® Blue has met all of Union Binding Company's internal quality control standards for strength, cold temperature durability, and overall product lifecycle.
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envalior today announces it has partnered with Union Binding Company, a snowboard binding manufacturer based in Italy, to deliver redesigned Travis Rice Falcor Signature Snowboard Bindings. The asymmetric binding utilizes Envalior's Durethan® Blue, a nylon, which enables Union to make its most sustainable snowboard binding to date. The new material is a member of Envalior's sustainable product family, attributed with 90% of sustainable raw materials, based on a mass balance approach via the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification program that ensures sustainability and traceability throughout the supply chain.
What makes the redesigned snowboard bindings unique is the all-new 2 Layer baseplate construction, which allows for two individual layers: the core and the frame. The two layers enable the use of unique engineering materials to achieve the desired ride and feel of the binding. Durethan® BLUEBKV315ZH2.0 allows the core of the binding to be stiff and responsive, while the frame is softer and more flexible than traditional snowboard baseplates, allowing for a unique ride feel and increased side to side freestyle flex.
Performance meets sustainability
Union selected Durethan® Blue for its redesigned snowboard binding because the material is partially crystalline thermoplastics, offering high mechanical strength and stiffness, good dielectric properties, and good friction and wear properties. It serves as the ideal drop-in replacement for fossil-based products. Durethan is offered as bio-based, mass balanced, and recycled-based and leads to a product carbon footprint reduction of more than 60% CO2-eq in comparison to conventional, fossil based material.
Ninety percent of Durethan® Blue's raw materials are sustainable, based on a mass balance approach, which allows companies to track the flow of sustainable and non-sustainable materials within their supply chains. The ISCC PLUS certifications assure that the amount of bio-based or recycled material corresponds to the amount used in production processes. Manufacturers can gradually transition away from fossil resources to renewable alternatives while maintaining product quality and performance.
Durethan® Blue has passed all of Union's in-house quality control tests for strength, durability in cold temperatures and product lifecycle. Every pair of Union bindings goes through rigorous testing during the R&D and design phase, initial production and the main production cycle.
"At Envalior, we are committed to sustainability, and this innovative solution demonstrates that sustainability and high performance can coexist, thanks to our ISCC-certified material and mass balance concept," said Günter Margraf, Director of Sustainability for Envalior. "Our material meets the demands of winter sports without compromising performance, and we've integrated this solution into our existing production processes, making the shift to sustainable options easier. Sustainability isn't just a goal—it's the path forward."
"Union is committed to increasing the use of more environmentally friendly materials because it's crucial to show that we can continue to use plastics in our lives—as long as we find sustainable options and use them responsibly. This approach ensures we're not compromising the future of our planet," said Pier Patriarca, Lead Product Engineer at Union Binding Company.
Further information on Envalior's products and Sustainability Ambitions can be found at: Sustainability.
An overview of the Travis Rice Falcor Signature Snowboard binding can be found at Falcor Men's Snowboard Binding | Union Binding Company.
Photo: Union Binding Company
About Envalior
Envalior is a global leader in Engineering Materials with over 4,000 employees worldwide. It was established in 2023 through the merger of Lanxess Performance Materials and DSM Engineering Materials. With a long track record of customer-driven innovation, Envalior specializes in developing sustainable and high-performance material solutions. Focus markets include Automotive, New Mobility, Electronics & Electrical, and Consumer Goods. For more information, visit Envalior - SUSTAINABLE & HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING MATERIALS.
About Union Binding Company
Union Binding Company was founded on the idea of a simple, yet ambitious mission: to create the best-fitting, highest-performing, and most durable snowboard bindings the world has ever seen. Since its humble beginnings in 2004, Union has evolved into the global leader in snowboard bindings by relentlessly pushing the boundaries of innovation, performance, and design. Union believes that ideas, determination, and people are the core of who we are today and the driving force behind where we're headed tomorrow. Union's headquarters are in Delebio (SO), Italy. For more information on Union Binding Company, head to Union Binding Company | Snowboard Bindings.
Forward-Looking Statements
This company release contains certain forward-looking statements, including assumptions, opinions, expectations and views of the company or cited from third-party sources. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the actual results, financial position, development or performance of Envalior GmbH to differ materially from the estimates expressed or implied herein. Envalior GmbH does not guarantee that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are free from errors, nor does it accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the opinions expressed in this presentation or the actual occurrence of the forecast developments. No representation or warranty (expressed or implied) is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, any information, estimates, targets and opinions contained herein, and no liability whatsoever is accepted as to any errors, omissions or misstatements contained herein, and accordingly, no representative of Envalior GmbH or any of its affiliated companies or any of such person's officers, directors or employees accepts any liability whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the use of this document.
Media contact
Candace Roulo
tel: +1 248 200 8919
email: mediarelations@envalior.com
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UNION PARTNERS WITH ENVALIOR TO DELIVER SUSTAINABLE SNOWBOARD BINDING MADE OF DURETHAN® BLUE
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Delivering valuable insights, practical guidance, and seasonal strategies, the Aiper Pro Club simplifies pool and Lawn care for modern homeowners
ATLANTA, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiper, a global leader in cordless robotic pool cleaning and the smart yard ecosystem, today announced the launch of the Aiper Pro Club, a new expert-led initiative designed to help homeowners navigate smart pool and backyard care with confidence. As summer approaches and more consumers spend time outdoors, the program aims to address the growing reliance on trial-and-error maintenance methods, outdated routines and inconsistent advice across pool and yard care.
Designed as an educational content hub and community platform, the Aiper Pro Club offers homeowners direct access to professional insights, practical maintenance tips, and seasonal guidance tailored to help with problems homeowners face day to day. From step-by-step pool care strategies to smarter lawn and irrigation practices, the platform is designed to make outdoor upkeep more approachable, efficient, and ultimately more enjoyable.
Through curated content and ongoing programming, homeowners will gain access to:
- Useful tutorials and how-to guides
- Seasonal maintenance checklists and best practices
- Insider tips for optimizing pool and lawn performance
- Insights into emerging smart yard technologies and trends
- Personalized advice and recommendations for your pool and yard
Expert Voices Behind the Initiative
At the core of the Aiper Pro Club is a growing network of 20+ trusted experts across pool care, lawn care, and outdoor living.
Leading the lawn and garden category is Chip Wade, an Emmy Award-winning host, designer, and executive producer known for his work with HGTV, FOX, Food Network, and DIY Network. Recognized for his creative direction and use of innovative technologies, Wade brings a practical, design-forward perspective to outdoor living, helping homeowners rethink how their spaces function and feel.
Pool cleaning expert voices include thep00lguy, featuring content such as "How to Open Your Pool After Winter," Complementing the pool care perspective, lawn care expert Pest and Lawn Ginja shares practical guidance through videos including "5 Early Spring Lawn Care Mistakes. Together, these experts will create a well-rounded resource designed to support homeowners at every stage of their backyard care journey.
"I've partnered with Aiper today to help you upgrade your pool experience, so it feels less like maintenance and more like something you actually enjoy," said Chip Wade, Producer and Aiper Pro Club Expert. "Most people think upgrading your pool means adding flashy features or chasing all the design trends, but real upgrades are not about adding more—they're about making simple."
It's Time to Bring in the Experts
For Aiper, the launch of the Aiper Pro Club represents a natural evolution of its mission to make pool and backyard ownership easier and more enjoyable. While technology plays a critical role in reducing manual effort and creating beautiful outdoor spaces.
Confidence in homeownership comes from understanding, not just automation, and sometimes projects need a level of expertise only veterans can provide. With that in mind, Aiper's goal is to simplify the process for homeowners, helping them to spend less guessing and more time enjoying their outdoor spaces.
As Aiper continues to expand its backyard ecosystem, from cognitive AI-powered pool cleaners to smart irrigation solutions, the Aiper Pro Club serves as a bridge between innovation and everyday usability, reinforcing the idea that a truly carefree backyard care starts with both the right tools and the right knowledge. Because pool ownership should always feel effortless.
For more information, visit aiper.com or follow Aiper on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
About Aiper
Aiper is the No.1 smart robotic pool cleaner brand and a leader in reliable, intelligent solutions for the smart yard ecosystem. From crystal-clear pools to balanced water and smarter irrigation, Aiper's ecosystem simplifies care across your entire yard. Trusted by more than 3 million users worldwide, Aiper is available in over 7,000 stores across 50+ countries and regions. Renowned for excellence, Aiper products have earned prestigious honors including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, and editorial awards from USA Today and TWICE, and have been recognized as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree from 2023 through 2026. Driven by smart automation, adaptive AI, and sustainable design, Aiper delivers a truly carefree experience, giving you more time to enjoy life's best moments.
[1] Euromonitor International Co., Ltd., in terms of 2025 manufacturer sales volume (units) in the world. Smart robotic pool cleaner is defined as: intelligent service robots integrating mechanical, electronic, software algorithm and sensor technologies. They autonomously or with minimal human intervention perform pool cleaning and maintenance tasks, typically featuring smart navigation, path planning, and multiple cleaning modes. Research completed in 2026/3.
Delivering valuable insights, practical guidance, and seasonal strategies, the Aiper Pro Club simplifies pool and Lawn care for modern homeowners
ATLANTA, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiper, a global leader in cordless robotic pool cleaning and the smart yard ecosystem, today announced the launch of the Aiper Pro Club, a new expert-led initiative designed to help homeowners navigate smart pool and backyard care with confidence. As summer approaches and more consumers spend time outdoors, the program aims to address the growing reliance on trial-and-error maintenance methods, outdated routines and inconsistent advice across pool and yard care.
Designed as an educational content hub and community platform, the Aiper Pro Club offers homeowners direct access to professional insights, practical maintenance tips, and seasonal guidance tailored to help with problems homeowners face day to day. From step-by-step pool care strategies to smarter lawn and irrigation practices, the platform is designed to make outdoor upkeep more approachable, efficient, and ultimately more enjoyable.
Through curated content and ongoing programming, homeowners will gain access to:
- Useful tutorials and how-to guides
- Seasonal maintenance checklists and best practices
- Insider tips for optimizing pool and lawn performance
- Insights into emerging smart yard technologies and trends
- Personalized advice and recommendations for your pool and yard
Expert Voices Behind the Initiative
At the core of the Aiper Pro Club is a growing network of 20+ trusted experts across pool care, lawn care, and outdoor living.
Leading the lawn and garden category is Chip Wade, an Emmy Award-winning host, designer, and executive producer known for his work with HGTV, FOX, Food Network, and DIY Network. Recognized for his creative direction and use of innovative technologies, Wade brings a practical, design-forward perspective to outdoor living, helping homeowners rethink how their spaces function and feel.
Pool cleaning expert voices include thep00lguy, featuring content such as "How to Open Your Pool After Winter," Complementing the pool care perspective, lawn care expert Pest and Lawn Ginja shares practical guidance through videos including "5 Early Spring Lawn Care Mistakes. Together, these experts will create a well-rounded resource designed to support homeowners at every stage of their backyard care journey.
"I've partnered with Aiper today to help you upgrade your pool experience, so it feels less like maintenance and more like something you actually enjoy," said Chip Wade, Producer and Aiper Pro Club Expert. "Most people think upgrading your pool means adding flashy features or chasing all the design trends, but real upgrades are not about adding more—they're about making simple."
It's Time to Bring in the Experts
For Aiper, the launch of the Aiper Pro Club represents a natural evolution of its mission to make pool and backyard ownership easier and more enjoyable. While technology plays a critical role in reducing manual effort and creating beautiful outdoor spaces.
Confidence in homeownership comes from understanding, not just automation, and sometimes projects need a level of expertise only veterans can provide. With that in mind, Aiper's goal is to simplify the process for homeowners, helping them to spend less guessing and more time enjoying their outdoor spaces.
As Aiper continues to expand its backyard ecosystem, from cognitive AI-powered pool cleaners to smart irrigation solutions, the Aiper Pro Club serves as a bridge between innovation and everyday usability, reinforcing the idea that a truly carefree backyard care starts with both the right tools and the right knowledge. Because pool ownership should always feel effortless.
For more information, visit aiper.com or follow Aiper on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
About Aiper
Aiper is the No.1 smart robotic pool cleaner brand and a leader in reliable, intelligent solutions for the smart yard ecosystem. From crystal-clear pools to balanced water and smarter irrigation, Aiper's ecosystem simplifies care across your entire yard. Trusted by more than 3 million users worldwide, Aiper is available in over 7,000 stores across 50+ countries and regions. Renowned for excellence, Aiper products have earned prestigious honors including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, and editorial awards from USA Today and TWICE, and have been recognized as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree from 2023 through 2026. Driven by smart automation, adaptive AI, and sustainable design, Aiper delivers a truly carefree experience, giving you more time to enjoy life's best moments.
[1] Euromonitor International Co., Ltd., in terms of 2025 manufacturer sales volume (units) in the world. Smart robotic pool cleaner is defined as: intelligent service robots integrating mechanical, electronic, software algorithm and sensor technologies. They autonomously or with minimal human intervention perform pool cleaning and maintenance tasks, typically featuring smart navigation, path planning, and multiple cleaning modes. Research completed in 2026/3.
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Aiper Builds Expert-Led Backyard Care Community Through New Aiper Pro Club Initiative
