Huntsman to launch new soling solutions at SIMAC
14/02/2017
The two materials, Daltoped Lite Energy and Daltoped X-Lite, are designed to fill what Huntsman has called “the performance gap” between conventional polyurethane and expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (e-TPU) soling systems.
Its polyurethanes business unit, based in Everberg, Belgium, went on to say that the new materials will offer “new levels of comfort, performance and durability” and provide a viable alternative for footwear manufacturers looking to substitute ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) or upgrade the rebound and elasticity properties achieved by existing polyurethane soling materials.
“Both materials are ideal for the creation of unit soles and midsoles but are suitable for use in almost all footwear applications,” Huntsman Polyurethanes said.
Daltoped Lite Energy is a lightweight polyurethane soling solution with a density range of 300-350 kg/m3. It provides high rebound and long-lasting cushioning capabilities. Huntsman says this helps to put less strain on the body and is ideal for the production of midsoles for sports footwear and single-density soles for athleisure shoes. For its part, Daltoped X-Lite technology will work particularly well in high-quality casual and children’s footwear, the company said.
Both are available in a wide range of colour options, are easy to process and can reduce energy consumption in sole production, it added. They are also compatible with standard PU machinery and automated processes, meaning no additional capital outlay is required to switch to the new materials.
Technical manager, Johan Van Dyck, said: “The development of these technologies underscores our continuing commitment to the footwear industry and serves as a reminder of our track record for pioneering revolutionary polyurethane materials. Wholly committed to helping footwear manufacturers stay one step ahead, we are developing materials that can help address future megatrends in consumer products.”
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