119REO • Chemicals for fire-fighting and fire protection,Seoul

Upcycling / ESG / Firefighter Gear / Aramid / Sustainability / Ethical Consumption / GRS / Environmental Certification / Social Contribution / Collaboration
# Company Introduction119REO is an ecofriendly upcycling brand founded on the philosophy of “Rescue Each Other,” aiming to honor the dedication of firefighters who save lives. The brand originated in 2016 as a project to advocate for the rights of firefighters, was incorporated in 2018, and has since introduced itself to the public through popup stores in major department stores starting in 2021.
119REO selects, cleans, and reprocesses used firefighting suits from the field, transforming them into highperformance products made from aramid materials. This goes beyond simple recycling, offering products with a vibrant story and meaningful value.
In 2022, the company developed a technology to extract PCRAramid staple fibers from discarded firefighting suits, and in 2023, established a corporate research institute to strengthen its technological foundation. Since 2024, 119REO has been operating its own production facilities and continues to grow through collaborations and exports with domestic and international brands.


# Main Product119REO creates upcycled fashion and lifestyle products using aramid materials. Each product features a label indicating the location and number of deployments, allowing consumers to experience the authentic stories and emotions of actual firefighting sites.
The main product categories are as follows: Upcycled bags and keyrings Ecofriendly functional clothing and accessories Material supply (ARAMIDAS yarn)
# Strength 119REO creates products that combine rarity and practicality by utilizing the symbolic and functional properties of aramid fibers, which offer flameretardant, waterproof, and cutresistant performance. By selecting and upcycling over 70 tons of discarded firefighting suits annually, the brand contributes to waste reduction and has proven its ecofriendliness by obtaining GRS certification and the Ministry of Environments Green Product certification. Each product contains actual deployment history information, appealing to consumers emotions and enhancing brand loyalty through storytelling. In addition, 119REO realizes social value through collaborations with various companies such as Asiana Airlines, Mizuno, and Rubber Duck, as well as through regular donations to organizations like the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and firefighting agencies.