Inkcups Named ‘Rising Star’ in Adidas adiFormulator Program

 Inkcups was recently awarded the adiFormulator Rising Star and adiFormulator Most Improved awards by Adidas as part of its adiFormulator program. 

Now in its second year, adiFormulator is a program developed by Adidas for chemical formulators who produce chemical formulations for printing on Adidas products.

The awards recognise Inkcups’ contributions and commitment to advancing sustainable chemical solutions by driving the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Manufacturing Restricted Substance List (MRSL) Compliance and Conformance Level 3 in its SB Eco Series Inks.

Level 3 is the highest level of ZDHC MRSL conformance. In addition to the analytical testing, comprehensive safety data sheet (SDS) review, and on-site assessment of management systems required for Levels 1 and 2, achieving Level 3 requires a successful on-site assessment of a formulator's chemical hazard assessment capability. Of the 50 products submitted for testing and assessment as part of this process, all 50 conformed to the Level 3 criteria.

“It is the responsibility of our whole industry to find ways to make sustainability part of our businesses, and at Inkcups, we aim to provide practical solutions that support our customers in achieving this. This is why we were so excited to get involved in the adiFormulator program this year, and also why we’re so pleased to have had our commitment to developing sustainable solutions recognised with these awards,” says Joe Shairs, Ink Manager at Inkcups.

Adidas Annual Report 2023 is accessible at https://report.adidas-group.com/2023/en/