Natural rubber at a glance
A unique material offering unparalled properties such as elasticity, permeability, mechanical resistance, and electrical insulation.
What is Natural Rubber?
Natural rubber, the tears of a tree - Rubber is harvested by slicing the bark of the rubber tree. The term rubber comes from the indigenous Amazonian words "kau" and "chuk", which together mean "weeping wood".
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Natural rubber value chain
Michelin supports a responsible and resilient management of the natural rubber value chain.
It is essential that rubber is produced in a responsible manner to contribute to the sustainable mobility of tomorrow.
The five main groups of stakeholders involved in the value chain are:
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Cultivating, harvesting and processing natural rubber provides stakeholders in the supply chain with regular and sustainable revenue while contributing to the development of rural areas.