TSRC & TTRI won the 2024 R&D 100 Awards
Taipei, Taiwan – September 11, 2024 – TSRC Corporation (TSRC) announced that “Bionic Mono Material Leather”, its joint development program with Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI), has won 2024 R&D 100 Awards in recognition of the innovative materials and application processes delivering products with superior user experience and sustainability.
The award-winning Bionic Mono Material Leather utilizes TSRC specialty high-flow SEBS polymer and TTRI’s solvent-free biomimetic fiber forming technology to achieve textural property requirements of the multi-layer leather. The mono material solution offers unparalleled performance in breathability and elastic stretching, along with sustainability benefits of fabrication process optimization, better recyclability, and lower carbon footprint.
“By collaborating with renowned research institutions such as TTRI, TSRC has successfully developed cutting-edge technologies, accelerated the commercialization of new products, and delivered comprehensive solutions for demanding applications, all driven by an open innovation mindset.” said Qiwei Lu, Vice President of Global R&D, TSRC.
Looking ahead, TSRC will continue green innovation to meet customers’ expectation on material solutions with better recyclability and lower carbon impact to the environment.
About TSRC
TSRC provides materials solutions of synthetic rubber (SR) and styrenic block copolymer (SBC) to customers in tires, footwear, plastic modifications, adhesives, and various specialty applications to make people’s everyday lives better, safer, healthier, and greener. Headquartered in Taiwan, TSRC operates its extensive production bases and commercial network to serve customers worldwide. TSRC’s shares are traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchanges under the ticker symbol “2103”. Find out more about TSRC, please visit https://www.tsrc.com.tw. For media inquiry, please contact spokesman@tsrc-global.com