Huntsman launches polyether system for soles
18/09/2012
Daltoped Lite polyether materials are suited to the production of polyurethane soles for casual shoes and children’s footwear and have a density of 0.33 – 0.38g/cm³.
The US-headquartered company claims these can be processed on existing polyurethane machinery at a lower production cost, fitting properties are more consistent, which reduces wastage, and resulting soles are easier to bond and have a better compression set.
Huntsman piloted Daltoped Lite with footwear manufacturer Josef Seibel Group last year, and the group is now using it in commercial production at its plant in Hungary.
Thorsten Berger, production manager of Josef Seibel Group, said: “We wanted to replace our EVA soles with a lightweight unit sole alternative and needed a material we could use at our existing production facilities. The lower cost of polyurethane molds means we can flex more quickly in line with changing market needs.”
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