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Unitsole Solutions: A game-changer for footwear
Dow’s Unitsole solution, based on a combination of INFUSE™ OBC and XIAMETER™ silicone rubber, enables an optimal balance of abrasion and traction in a single “unit sole” made of foam, eliminating the need for a rubber outsole.
Unitsole enables brands to sustainably produce lightweight footwear that delivers no-compromise performance and comfort. Brands like Under Armour have used Dow’s Unitsole technology to produce high-performance sports shoes.
Use of less materials and energy during production
High productivity and cost savings for manufacturers
Reduced need for stock fitting
Click here to read more about our collaboration with Under Armour.
INFUSE™ Olefin Block Copolymers (OBCs): Sustainable production powered by renewable energy
Produced at facilities operating on 100% renewable energy, INFUSE™ OBCs enable businesses to reduce 0.216 lbs of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per pound of product than the industry average.
End-users which use 20 million lbs. of Dow resins made with wind energy reduce 4.7 million lbs. of GHG emissions - equivalent to 452 less cars on the road for a year.
Improved performance in athletic shoe midsoles
INFUSE™ OBCs enable the development of athletic shoe midsoles with significantly improved performance, including strong recovery after several compression and release cycles.
Excellent long-term cushioning performance
Outstanding rebound, comfort, and durability
Significantly improved performance in blends with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)
INFUSE™ OBC solution for physical foaming is designed to enable high-performance foam products with key sustainability benefits.
Excellent physical performance compared to EVA at lower density
Better resiliency, mechanical performance, and split tear
Less chemical usage
Translucent aesthetic
High performance shoe midsoles, Yoga mats, baby crawling mats, filling for pillows
Dow has designed and established an automatic supercritical fluid physical foaming capability in our lab.
The autoclave in our lab can achieve leading standards of the footwear industry, enabling us to provide comprehensive support to our customers on formulation and process development.
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Unit Sole Solutions: A game-changer for footwear
