Specialist footwear materials

Specialist fibres and fabrics kick footwear into touch

Demand for specialist footwear fibres and fabrics is increasing rapidly, according to a new report, helped by a growing awareness…

US: Ortholite develops insole for high impact sports

An advanced foam insole has been launched by OrthoLite for footwear used in high-impact sports such as basketball, tennis and…

US: New footwear materials show launched alongside WSA

Companies supplying materials and components to leading footwear manufacturers, brands and retailers are being given their own platform at the…

US: Brooks debuts new “green” midsole

Performance running shoe producer Brooks Sports is aiming to enhance its green credentials with the launch of what it claims…

UK: Space age technology for waterproof footwear

A space age technology developed in the UK to protect soldiers from chemical attack is finding its way into the…