乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站 launches AVALON庐 GECKO TPU - engineered for ultimate grip in footwear
New thermoplastic soling solution launches at NW Materials Show
THE WOODLANDS, Texas - 乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站 has developed a new range of innovative, high-performing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials for the footwear industry that offers game-changing possibilities for soling applications. The new AVALON庐 GECKO TPU portfolio offers a series of products that have exceptional grip and durability and have been developed with circularity in mind. Tailor made for use in high performance soling applications, the range includes an extrudable grade for creating super thin outsoles and a product that can be foamed to produce a very low density and super soft material with a unique touch and feel.
Drawing inspiration from the extraordinary grip of geckos, products in the AVALON庐 GECKO TPU portfolio offer comparable slip performance to rubber in both wet and dry conditions. A great choice for outsoles for running, hiking and safety shoes, the new GECKO TPU portfolio contains products that are soft (shore 60-65A) yet highly durable with excellent abrasion resistance.
To help ensure ultimate design and production versatility for its customers, 乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站 has developed three grades of AVALON庐 GECKO TPU:
- AVALON庐 6044 AG 鈥� an opaque, injectable grade that is ideal for safety shoes
- AVALON庐 6053 AG 鈥� a transparent, extrusion grade optimized for running applications
- AVALON庐 6055 AG 鈥� a transparent, injectable grade for exceptional wet slip performance.
The extrudable GECKO grade, AVALON庐 6053 AG TPU represents a major step forward in footwear 鈥� enabling the creation of outsoles that are up to 50% thinner and lighter than conventional outsoles, without compromising quality, performance or durability. The injectable AVALON庐 6044 AG grade has been developed to offer fast cycle times for improved productivity. In addition, all AVALON庐 GECKO TPU grades offer adhesive-free bonding when paired with other TPU midsole materials and, thanks to their compatibility, can be mechanically recycled with minimal impact on material performance*. They can also be easily coloured and engineered to create different textures and surface finishes.聽
Matthew Canoy, Global Marketing Director PU Elastomers at 乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站, said: 鈥淭he development of AVALON庐 GECKO TPU represents a significant advancement towards achieving circular footwear. Developed to be dependable, durable, and with circularity in mind, AVALON庐 GECKO TPU materials ensure that sustainability and high performance are in lock step with one another, with no compromises. The feedback we鈥檝e received from customers that have tested AVALON庐 GECKO TPU products has been incredibly positive. We are excited to launch the range and continue our conversations with footwear brands that want to get a gecko-like grip in their soling applications.鈥�
AVALON庐 Gecko TPU is officially launched at the NW Materials Show in Portland, Oregon on August 28, 2024.
乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站 is a leading provider of polyurethane, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and textile-based solutions to the footwear industry. Working closely with many of the world鈥檚 leading footwear and sports brands, the company鈥檚 global footwear team provides fully formulated grades and tailor-made systems. In terms of focus, 乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站 concentrates its innovation efforts on the development of sustainable solutions that meet the automation, customization and smart manufacturing needs of its customers.聽
For more information about AVALON庐 GECKO TPUs, go to: www.avalon-gecko.com
Footnote:
* Tests performed by 乐天堂fun88(中国区)官方网站 on outsoles produced using regranulated AVALON庐 GECKO TPU showed no signs of degradation in performance. The ability to perform mechanical recycling is dependent on end of life take-back programs and a recycling ecosystem being in place.
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Released August 28, 2024