Sustainable Sponge" made from coconut-derived raw materials Only 5mm thin! Compressed type for space-saving stocking!

2025.06.04 17:15

株式会社アーケム

ARCHEM Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Satoru Kusano, Global CEO; hereinafter "the Company"), a manufacturer and seller of urethane products, has added a new compressed packaging product to its line of "sustainable sponges" made of palm-derived vegetable material. The new product will go on sale on the Internet site on June 4, 2025 (Wednesday).

サステナブルスポンジ圧縮タイプ

Sustainable Sponge compressed type

Features of the new product

*Compressed packaging with space-saving design, convenient for stocking and carrying

Compressed and packaged at one-sixth the thickness of conventional products, the new product has a space-saving design of only 5 mm. It is convenient for stocking and carrying, and can be used as a small gift. After opening the package, the new product returns to the same size as the conventional product, so it is as comfortable to use as the conventional product, which is another attractive point.

サステナブルスポンジ圧縮タイプ_薄さ

Sustainable Sponge Compression Type_Thinness

Common features of the sustainable sponge series

Lineup of four types: off-white, black, gray, and three-color set.

The lineup has been expanded to a total of four types, including three color sets (off-white, black, and gray) in response to requests for different sponges to suit different uses (for dishes, for grease, and for sink washing) to create a chic space. You can choose your favorite color according to the scene and usage.

カラーラインナップ

Color Lineup

*First use of palm-derived vegetable material

Urethane is usually produced by reacting petroleum-derived polyol with polyisocyanate, but this product combines petroleum-derived polyol with palm-derived polyol. While there are few plant-derived industrial products in the world, this product contains 14.4% palm-derived raw materials, which contributes to a carbon-neutral society by reducing CO2 emissions from manufacturing to incineration in real terms.

ヤシ由来の植物性素材

Vegetable-derived materials derived from coconut

*Using 70 years* of technological expertise to achieve a feel equivalent to that of petroleum-derived kitchen sponges

Utilizing our 70-year* urethane manufacturing technology, we have achieved a feel equivalent to that of petroleum-derived products, even though it is made of vegetable-based material. The fine texture of the urethane allows for the creation of delicate foam that cleans dishes and utensils. In addition to containing an antimicrobial agent, the sponge also maintains the cleanliness of the sponge itself by removing membranes that obstruct the passage of water and air through the sponge through a film-removing process, thereby achieving a high degree of air permeability. Since the sponge can be used in the same way as ordinary petroleum-derived sponges, simply using this product in your daily dishwashing routine is an effortless way to lead an environmentally friendly life.

*: The Chemical Products Solutions business of Bridgestone Corporation, the predecessor of Bridgestone Corporation, started manufacturing and selling mattresses in 1952.

石油由来製品と同等の使用感

Feels as good as petroleum-derived products

*Size designed with ease of use for everyone

At 65 mm wide, 110 mm long, and 30 mm thick, it is slightly smaller, making it easy for anyone to use. It easily fits tubular items such as cups and cookware with uneven surfaces, allowing for clean washing.

使いやすいサイズ感