At Inspiramais, designers and footwear professionals can meet with Brazil-based Freudenberg experts to support them to design and develop products in line with the industry’s evolving demands for performance and environmental responsibility.
Freudenberg’s presentation at the event underscores its commitment to innovation and sustainability within the industry. In line with its sustainability goals, Freudenberg has increased the proportion of products in its portfolio that incorporate recycled content and employ solvent-free and binder-free manufacturing processes.
Freudenberg will showcase its high-performance, sustainable materials for footwear at Inspiramais in Brazil, from January 21.
It will also introduce safety footwear solutions like perforation-resistant insoles and breathable waterproof membranes, emphasising its commitment to performance and environmental sustainability in the shoe industry.
The company’s efforts are exemplified by its range of vamp liners, reinforcements, and strobel insoles, which contain between 35 per cent to 100 per cent recycled material. The new insoles and reinforcements for sports shoes have recycled fibre content and provide high tensile and tear resistance at the same time, the company said in a press release.
Additionally, Freudenberg is introducing a solvent-free vegan suede material, crafted from microfibre nonwovens, which offers both breathability and versatility in dyeing—a suitable choice for upper and facing in casual and athletic shoes.
Freudenberg’s advancements also extend to the realm of safety footwear, with the introduction of specialised insoles that are resistant to perforation and suitable for PU injection, as well as electrically conductive. Moreover, the company has developed breathable waterproof membranes that can be integrated into liners and interliners, enhancing both comfort and protection for safety shoes, boots, and waterproof footwear.
The company’s new range of high performance counterliners is another highlight, designed to cater to a diverse array of footwear categories, including women’s, men’s, children’s, safety shoes, boots, and athletic shoes. These counterliners are distinguished by their breathability, colour variety, and superior abrasion resistance.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)
