Gold Long John, a leading supplier of performance footwear fabrics, is making a significant move towards sustainability by integrating Empel No-Wick, a cutting-edge waterless and PFAS-free finishing technology, into their Vietnam mill operations. This innovative platform excels at preventing wicking more effectively than any competing chemistry while being entirely water-free and free of PFAS chemicals.

Martin Flora, President of Global Business Development at GTT, highlighted the significance of the partnership, noting that the Oeko Tex-certified Empel platform symbolizes the future of high-performance finishes. This technology eliminates the need for water and harmful chemicals. He pointed out that Gold Long John played a key role in preparing Empel No-Wick for commercial use and is essential for expanding this clean chemistry across Southeast Asia.

Gold Long John, renowned for its leadership in performance footwear fabric production, was the first major mill to adopt and help commercialize Empel. In 2023, they installed Empel production machinery at their Vietnam facility and are now planning to expand to Taiwan. Kevin Wen, President of Gold Long John, highlighted that this move not only positions them at the forefront of global sustainability but also enhances product performance and innovation.

Empel No-Wick proves that cleaner manufacturing processes can deliver superior performance while minimizing environmental impact.