K&R Solutions Group Enhances Eco-Friendly Signage with CiCLO Technology Across the Nation

K&R Solutions Group Enhances Eco-Friendly Signage with CiCLO Technology

In an innovative move towards sustainability, K&R Solutions Group is leading the charge with the adoption of Bio Knit fabric embedded with CiCLO® technology. This initiative marks a significant step forward in reducing microplastic pollution while ensuring that signs remain durable and visually appealing.

Produced by Intrinsic Advanced Materials in collaboration with Parkdale Advanced Materials and Intrinsic Textiles Group, the Bio Knit SEG fabric is now becoming widely adopted in various public spaces, including airports and retail sites across the United States. With a commitment to sustainability, K&R Solutions is making a noteworthy impact on the signage industry by providing environmentally responsible solutions.

The Bio Knit fabric, which is manufactured in the U.S., has been designed specifically to meet the demands of high-performance fabric signage without compromising quality. Through strategic partnerships with companies like Departure Media Airport Advertising, the only national out-of-home (OOH) advertising firm focused solely on airports, K&R Solutions is catering to the growing need for effective and sustainable advertising solutions.

More than 30 airports, alongside major corporate and retail locations, have implemented signage made from Bio Knit. Notable participants include Augusta Regional Airport, as well as Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Kansas City International Airport, among others. This widespread adoption showcases a shifting mentality within the industry toward executing sustainable practices that resonate with increasingly eco-conscious consumers.

The Estée Lauder Companies have been quick to embrace the benefits of the Bio Knit graphics made with CiCLO polyester, installing over 30 of them at their headquarters in New York. Prominent beauty brands, such as MAC and La Mer, are also leveraging this innovative fabric for their brand displays. The quest for sustainability in illuminated signage continues as the development of a backlit version of the Bio Knit fabric is currently underway.

Karen Fiorentino, owner and managing partner of K&R Solutions Group, emphasized the importance of this shift, stating, "Brands and airports now can integrate true sustainability into their signage programs without sacrificing quality or visual impact. With Bio Knit made with CiCLO technology, we're turning sustainability from an aspiration into a real, operational standard."

The technology behind CiCLO was specifically developed to minimize the impact of synthetic textiles across a diverse range of applications—spanning from fashion to home goods. Yet, its reach is now stretching further than ever, with Cheryl Smyre, vice president of Parkdale Advanced Materials, expressing her belief that sustainable material solutions should permeate all sectors where synthetic materials are utilized.

Bio Knit’s revolutionary approach incorporates CiCLO technology directly into the polyester fibers, creating pathways that enable microbes to effectively biodegrade the fabric if it enters natural environments. Furthermore, the fabric is printed with OEKO-TEX® certified inks, assuring compliance with key international safety and environmental standards.

Founded in 2019, K&R Solutions Group has established itself as a prominent player in the airport and Out-of-Home advertising industries, specializing in tension fabric displays and SEG graphics. Its collaboration with Departure Media and the introduction of Bio Knit fabric underscore the company’s dedication to promoting sustainable innovation within commercial signage platforms, setting new standards for environmental responsibility in an industry often criticized for its environmental impact.

K&R Solutions Group’s commitment to sustainability through innovative technologies like CiCLO serves as a testament to the potential of turning an industry’s green aspirations into substantial reality. As more brands and businesses commit to environmental stewardship, the future of signage looks to favor both the planet and the performance needs of advertisers.