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INFUSE™ Olefin Block Copolymers

Advanced copolymers offering distinct recovery characteristics

Inspired by the needs of our customers, INFUSE™ Olefin Block Copolymers (OBC) offer unprecedented performance and processing combinations. This revolutionary material features a distinct block architecture allowing for exceptional recovery characteristics—helping create differentiation in applications where recovery is a distinct advantage. Explore some of those applications below.  

INFUSE™ OBC Products

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Critical elements

Recovery and compression set are critical elements in the performance of footwear midsoles. If the foam midsole stays compressed and doesn’t “bounce back” sufficiently, a shoe’s ability to cushion the foot from repeated stresses can be severely impaired. Midsoles made with INFUSE™ OBC demonstrate strong recovery after several compression and release cycles. The downgauging of coextruded films – a nice sustainability advantage.  

INFUSE™ OBC for footwear

View the INFUSE™ OBC products offered for footwear applications.

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High Performance Footwear

Support athletes with advanced cushioning and better rebound, INFUSE™ OBC outperforms e-TPU in cost and performance.

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Casual Shoes

Keep up active lifestyles with INFUSE™ OBC for improved comfort that lasts.

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Protective Footwear

Enhance the safety and durability of shoes that demand more with INFUSE™ OBC.

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INFUSE™ OBC Brochure

This guide will help you compare and select the enhanced INFUSE™ OBC products for your needs. 

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