On AG (also known as On or On Running) is a Swiss sportswear company headquartered in Zürich and founded in 2010. The company designs and markets performance footwear, apparel, and accessories, with a global distribution model that combines direct-to-consumer channels and wholesale. Manufacturing is primarily outsourced to contract partners in Asia.
On’s products are recognized for polymer- and foam-based midsole and plate systems (e.g., CloudTec cushioning structures and Speedboard plates) built from thermoplastic materials such as EVA and TPU. The company invests in materials R&D focused on durability, lightweight performance, and sustainability, including increased use of recycled and bio-based inputs. Initiatives include CleanCloud, which aims to produce EVA foams from carbon-capture-derived feedstocks via ethanol-to-ethylene conversion in partnership with chemical industry collaborators, as well as development work with castor-bean-derived polyamides. On maintains chemical management and restricted-substance programs across its supply chain and reports on efforts to reduce product lifecycle emissions.
Also known as On Running.
CO₂‑derived eNaphtha used as a drop‑in feedstock to produce EVA midsoles at commercial scale; shipments began in 2024, ISCC PLUS chain‑of‑custody, and more than one million pairs produced.
