INFUSE OBCs: New generation materials give the advantage to the footwear manufacturers

Dow Elastomers – the world’s leading polyolefin plastic manufacturer under Dow Chemical Company – has introduced a new advanced material for the production of footwear bubbles with the monolithic Olefin copolymer using INFUSETM technology (OBCs).

Dow has recently introduced the new generation of INFUSE OBCs, helping businesses to produce high quality sports shoes, sandals and sandals. With its unique block structure, the new generation of INFUSE OBCs materials both meet the requirements of the business for a sustainable solution, and meet the requirements of consumers for products with durability, smoothness and high quality.

The middle sole is considered the heart of every shoe and this part affects the durability, performance and smoothness of the product. The middle sole is made of INFUSE OBCs, which not only makes the shoe lighter, but also significantly enhances the bounce, compression and dimensional stability of the product compared to air-created bubbles. Traditional EVA technology. In addition, INFUSE OBCs are able to protect the legs of riders by reducing the shock from walking, jumping and running activities as well as reducing the impact and pressure on the body.

Moreover, INFUSE OBCs are able to maintain the elasticity of the shoe for a longer period of time than air bubbles produced from traditional EVA technology. Mr. Andrew Yen, Dow Elastomers Asia-Pacific Marketing Director, said: “We are seeing a growing trend of more active consumers, which inevitably leads to the growth of the industry. shoes and obviously the need for comfort shoes will increase. Our new-generation specialized materials – INFUSE OBCs are geared to footwear businesses that are interested in this new market trend. INFUSE OBCs provide a durable solution for the mid sole of footwear with excellent bounce and elasticity, reducing stiffness in the wide temperature range and low compression even under high temperature conditions.”

In particular, INFUSE technology is suitable for the existing machining methods and equipment of the business without any adjustment, and can help businesses save energy in the production process. With many advanced features, there is no reason for shoe manufacturers not to choose INFUSE OBCs as a solution to improve the quality of their products.

Source: VBCSD