Eco ID

Over the years we have been quietly making changes to the construction of some of our products as technology has developed and more ecologically sustainable materials have become available. We participated in the movement towards limestone-based neoprene, made use of recycled materials and made our supply chain as efficient as possible. The manufacturing partners we choose to work with are selected with ecologically sustainable production in mind. 
We have chosen to make numerous small increments of change rather than a single marketing led launch where the identity of our sustainability journey is wrapped up in a single brand or product.   
For Alder and its family of brands sustainability means above all making products that last. 
We are now adding to that tradition and learning to look for ecological sustainability in many other ways. For the first time we are giving a name to that search and the values that inspire that work.
“Eco-iD”
You will see this being rolled out over the coming months as we explain the ‘ecological identity’ of our products. Look out for the logo to keep up to date with developments. 

 

  • OYSTERSHELL FOAM

    Oystershell is produced by grinding discarded shells, this substitution reduces the amount of limestone used, contributing to a reduction in resource consumption.

  • LIMESTONE FOAM

    Limestone is a form of calcium carbonate and replaces oil-based alternatives used to make neoprene foam

  • NATURAL FOAM

    Hevea tree natural foam rubber is FSC certified high quality produce from the worlds leading manufacturer

  • AQUA ALPHA ECO GLUE

    Aqua alpha water-based glue replaces harmful chemicals used during lamination and construction, and helps protect workers.

  • DOPE DYE YARN

    Dope-dye yarns is a process in which yarn is coloured during the spinning rather than later when the material is woven, this saves many gallons of water and reduces resource consumption.

  • ECO CARBON BLACK

    Eco carbon black uses waste tyres to add carbon in manufacture of foam.

  • RECYCLED NYLON

    Recycled lining fabrics uses up-cycled yarn with OEKO100 certificate reducing consumption in the process.

  • DECARBONISED SHIPPING

    Low Carbon Shipping aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport by using cleaner fuels, energy-efficient ship designs, and improved operations while maintaining global trade efficiency.

  • BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING

    Soya based packaging refers to the protective cover used when shipping which replaces plastic bags.