Texon Proform, a new nonwoven technology, will be launched at the next APLF exhibition in Hong Kong (March 28 – 31) by Texon International. The company will also unveil other new footwear technologies and environmental initiatives.

Texon Proform is designed to deliver high quality and production consistency in the manufacture of stiffener heel counter products for use in shoemaking. It utilises raw materials formulated to provide fast activation time with a long ‘open time’ (time to shape material as it cools), improving the production process, reducing ‘yellowing’ and saving costs.

A structurally engineered polyester scrim (durable, loosely woven or knitted mesh/net) is used to provide strong three-dimensional stability to produce two distinct structural material solutions aimed at two distinct markets—ladies and fashion footwear sectors—which is supplied with a white scrim for use with light coloured uppers. Texon ProForm ‘Extreme’ utilises a green scrim for high performance footwear such as outdoor, golf shoes and athletic footwear.