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
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High Performance Footwear
Support athletes with advanced cushioning and better rebound, INFUSE™ OBC outperforms e-TPU in cost and performance.
Casual Shoes
Keep up active lifestyles with INFUSE™ OBC for improved comfort that lasts.
Protective Footwear
Enhance the safety and durability of shoes that demand more with INFUSE™ OBC.
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