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Material Section
Bio-based textiles, recycled components, and certified performance fabrics show how function and responsibility go hand in hand. Explore smart solutions for tomorrow’s shoes – have a look at our footwear material picks from THE LOOP.
INNOVERA™ 01
INNOVERA™
Footwear Upper
60% rec. PA, 40% Partially bio-based chemicals
BIO-VERA® represents the latest evolution of our bio-fabrication capabilities. Providing a luxurious look and feel, as well as excellent flexibility, strength, durability, and a 80% renewable content, BIO-VERA® is suitable for a wide range of specialist applications, including automotive, fashion, footwear, and interiors. Fully compatible with traditional leather finishing techniques, it allows leather partners to deploy their craftsmanship to create beautiful, bespoke products with a range of finishing options –such as suede, nubuck, and full grain patterns and effects.
Nastrotex-Cufra Spa NTEC01322060MRV006MS
RAGNATELA
Footwear Accessories & Applications
70% rec. PES, 30% EL
Elastic tape made of recycled Polyester GRS certified, customized with a coloured silk screen print and covered with a PFC-free waterrepellent treatment
Sitip Spa 1447 6.6
1447 6.6
Footwear Focus Topic
100% PA
Tricot warp knit for mechanical fastening with excellent abrasion and tearing resistant. It is also water-repellent and it adheres to the stringent environmental and safety standards of Bluesign and OEKO-TEX, ensuring that is not only high-performing but also eco-friendly and safe for your skin.
Yu Shen Enterprise Inc. GST-3697T
Spacer Mesh
Footwear 3D Mesh & Spacer
100% rec. PES
This is a 3D mesh structure made of recycled polyester yarn, the raw material is derived from recycled post-consumer PET bottles. Not like the common open mesh design, we made the transform in technical look with classic ripstop pattern. You can see the different outlook in different angles: shiny look, bubble look, waffle look and so on. This is an air mesh that you can enjoy its various appearance when you apply it on different parts of the shoe.
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About the Author
Astrid Schlüchter
PERFORMANCE DAYS
Starting February 2024, Astrid Schlüchter is taking on the role of Senior Communication Manager at PERFORMANCE DAYS. To drive further growth with innovative communication strategies, PERFORMANCE DAYS is bringing Astrid Schlüchter on board not only as a seasoned industry expert but also as a renowned specialist journalist. Before joining PERFORMANCE DAYS, the trained fashion designer led the editorial team of the print and online medium SAZsport as Editor-in-Chief and was instrumental in the development of the Sports Retail Congress. Prior to that, Schlüchter worked for a long time as a freelance writer for various media in the sports, fashion, and lifestyle segments.
