THE FOOTWEAR FORUM

October 2023

The highlights from the footwear industry. Together with the PERFORMANCE FORUM Fabrics, they build up to be the PERFORMANCE FORUM – the perfect platform to introduce and view the latest innovations and trends. Check out the footwear trends and special stories below and get to the fabric innovations if you are interested.

Upper

Suedwolle Group

Ventile

Hemetex

Hemetex

Je Hong Textile Co.,Ltd.

Ventile

Ventile

Hemp Fortex

Hemp Fortex

Hemp Fortex

Hemetex

Kuraray Europe GmbH

Super Textile

Je Hong Textile Co.,Ltd.

AX Materials

Ocean Plastics Co., Ltd.

Montdor

Balas Textile

Qtex

Qtex

IBQ

Sitip

Sitip

JRC

Chimera

Chimera

Liongtex Innovation

Liongtex Innovation

Tiba Tricot

tvb

tvb

SneaKnit

SneaKnit

SneaKnit

Manteco®

Manteco®

Manteco®

Leather

bttr GmbH

bttr GmbH

bttr GmbH

Insoles Midsoles

This segment boasts two great variants from Outlast. One is a recycled polyester jersey with the print applied directly to the lining, and the other is a thermo-regulating insole variant. Sitip Spa showcases two different types of recycled polyamide made from pre-consumer recycled yarns. The breathable mesh structure is a special feature of the material, making it ideal for winter boots.

Sitip

Sitip

Liongtex Innovation

Liongtex Innovation

Liongtex Innovation

INSITE Performance, LLC

Adhesive Membranes

The membrane segment sees Sympatex impress with its innovation. Caserta is a 3-layer insole made from 100 % recycled PES, combined with a dynamic, breathable PES membrane that is 20 % bio-based and 15 % recycled. The lining fabric has a soft, knitted surface and is ideal for shoes for cycling, running and golf. Hdry’s “b5” on the other hand, goes for a bio-based membrane that manages to reduce dependence on fossil fuels in the production of high-quality, high-performance apparel. The membrane boasts a high proportion of organic material, guaranteeing performance, while also focusing on responsible use.

Sympatex

HDry - Altexa srl

Additional Materials

Here, as mentioned in the accessories segment, an innovative padding from Imbotex is particularly eye-catching. FLWRFILL is a bio-based padding made from a combination of wildflowers cultivated without pesticides or artificial irrigation to prevent pollution and conserve water. The wildflowers are then combined with a fully compostable biopolymer and hemp to bring out the thermal insulating properties and to provide an innovative blend. Primaloft showcases its Gold Insulation with P.U.R.E. technology.

Imbotex Lab

Imbotex Lab

PrimaLoft

Accessories

The accessories segment is living proof that it is possible to work sustainably when it comes to laces, zippers, buckles, clips and eyelets and ribbons. Natural rubber, spandex from recycled polyester, or water-based insoles (Outlast) set the tone.

Dragon Times Accessory

Pioneer Elastic

Nastrotex-Cufra

Nastrotex-Cufra

M.ar.c

Nastrotex-Cufra

M.ar.c

Nastrotex-Cufra

Nastrotex-Cufra

Duraflex

Duraflex

Duraflex

Duraflex

YKK Europe

Duraflex

Complete Shoe

Among the complete footwear models, Corn Dolly Shoes surprises with a model made of braided outer material and soles made of corncob raw material. Vanbestco Ltd. presents a trail running model with breathable XPore membrane that provides weather resistance. Running enthusiasts will be excited by the Aeris 2.0 model which features a technically-constructed lightweight upper material that is finished with durable TPU layers, and rounded off with an outsole that specifically adds to the stability and agility.

KUORI GmbH

Vanbestco

Vanbestco

Vanbestco

Vanbestco

Vanbestco

Vanbestco

Vanbestco

Vanbestco

Hohenstein

HDry - Altexa srl

Besides the current PERFORMANCE FORUM items, previous items can be found in the marketplaceand supplier search.


Exhibitor List October 2023