PUMA was the first sporting goods company to ban PVC from its entire product range.

Despite PVC’s strong material characteristics, PUMA recognized that the negative aspects of the production and disposal of PVC, which can cause damage to both humans and the environment, was not compatible with our business, with our customers, nor with our relationship to the environment. Alternatively, through the puma.safe program, we focus our energies on finding alternative solutions that compromise neither our consumers nor our planet. We are proud to report that for many years now, all of our products carry a “PVC-free“ label.

In addition to banning PVC, PUMA works hard to ensure that suppliers and manufactures strictly adhere to our Restricted Substances List (RSL) as part of our policy to eliminate harmful substances from our products. In cooperation with industry peers and other stakeholders, we continuously update our RSL to reflect the most up-to-date standards and scientific findings.

For more information, please take a look at our Handbook on Environmental Standards.