What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

What does ecodesign mean at decathlon?

At Decathlon, we not only offer you high performance sport products, but our teams are committed to ensure that by 2026, 100% of our products will be designed with a more respectful approach to the environment.
This approach is called ‘EcoDesign’.

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

What is ecodesign ?

EcoDesign aims to minimise a product's environmental impact from the very beginning, starting from the design to its entire life cycle.

To achieve this, we must be environmentally conscious when designing our products. 

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

Decathlon ecodesign concept

In practical terms?

Eco-design principles can be applied to various aspects of a product. These principles are designed to reduce the product’s environmental impact.

EcoDesign Technology
77%* Decathlon EcoDesign products are produced by one of these 3 technologies: Recycled polyester, Bi-ton and Dope dyed.
*Last updated end of July, 2021

1)Recycled polyester

1) Recycled polyester

By recycling plastic bottles to produce our polyester, we reduce the use of petroleum-based resources while preserving the product quality. 

Our products made from recycled polyester

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

Men's mountain walking fleece - mh100

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

Run dry men's running t-shirt

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

Women’s country walking skort

2)Biton

2) Biton

Textile dyeing process requires a great deal of water but also generates sewage from dyeing vats. To reduce the environmental impact, we use only one mass-dyed thread out of two, reducing water usage.

Our products made from biton technology

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

Camping tent - 2 person

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

Camping chair - mh500

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

Trekking tunnel tent 4 person

3) Dope dyeing

3) Dope dyeing

Textile dyeing is a process that requires a great deal of water. Dope dyeing integrates the colour pigments into the fibre when manufacturing the thread. This technology makes durable and non-fading fabrics.

See our product made from dope dyed technology

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

Trekking backpack 70l

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

Camping sleeping bag 20°

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

Camping sleeping bag 15°

What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?
What does EcoDesign mean at Decathlon?

We don’t stop there!

In Decathlon we are constantly exploring ways to reduce the environmental impact of our manufacturing process, in order to preserve our common sports playground. Support our cause by using EcoDesign products and enjoy the wonders nature offers.

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