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Elastollan® (TPU) for the Footwear Industry

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Elastollan® (TPU) for the Footwear Industry

Excellent properties, such as mechanical strength, resistance to abrasion, and slip resistance, together with a broad range of possible degrees of hardness make Elastollan® an ideal material for footwear applications.  

Soft grades are used for cushioning elements, medium hardness grades are suitable for compact or combination soles and hard grades are the best solution for heels and heel tips. Anti-static agents can be added to the Elastollan® so that it can be used for safety footwear.

Benefits

Key Properties of Elastollan® for Footwear

  • Comfortable, Ergonomic
  • Light
  • Fashionable
  • Tough
  • Durable
  • Antistatic
Ein ganz spezieller Sneaker ist der Sieger-Schuh des Design-Wettbewerbs 2014, den die Schule für Schuh-Design und –Fertigung (Politecnico Calzaturiero) in Capriccio di Vigonza bei Padua (Italien) 2014 zusammen mit der BASF zum achten Mal ausgeschrieben hat. Die pfiffige Schuh-Sole besteht aus dem Polyurethan Elastopan®, das mit Elastollan® (TPU)-Folie überzogen ist und zwei Elastollan®-Inlays enthält. A special sneaker was the 2014 winning design in the design contest that the School of Footwear Design and Technology (Politecnico Calzaturiero) in Capriccio di Vigonza near Padua, Italy, has now held for the eighth time. The design is composed of an Elastopan® polyurethane sole with two Elastollan® inserts covered by an Elastollan® film ,Ein ganz spezieller Sneaker ist der Sieger-Schuh des Design-Wettbewerbs 2014, den die Schule für Schuh-Design und –Fertigung (Politecnico Calzaturiero) in Capriccio di Vigonza bei Padua (Italien) 2014 zusammen mit der BASF zum achten Mal ausgeschrieben hat. Die pfiffige Schuh-Sole besteht aus dem Polyurethan Elastopan®, das mit Elastollan® (TPU)-Folie überzogen ist und zwei Elastollan®-Inlays enthält. A special sneaker was the 2014 winning design in the design contest that the School of Footwear Design and Technology (Politecnico Calzaturiero) in Capriccio di Vigonza near Padua, Italy, has now held for the eighth time. The design is composed of an Elastopan® polyurethane sole with two Elastollan® inserts covered by an Elastollan® film

Examples of Use in Footwear

  • Soles for safety shoes
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sports shoes
  • Outdoor shoes
  • Heel pieces
  • Reinforcements
  • Appliqués
  • Heel reinforcement
  • Torsion elements
  • Decorative elements
  • Inserts

Elastollan® for Injection Molding Applications

Elastollan® provides you with a range of materials making the realization of almost all product ideas in injection molding feasible. Take advantage of Elastollan®'s variety of properties and profit from the experience and expertise with materials of BASF. Give your finished parts the desired form with Elastollan® – also in combination with other plastics.

Elastollan® for Supercritical Fluid Foaming Technology

Supercritical Fluid (SCF) foaming technology, using Elastollan®, delivers consistent foam quality with superior performance and low density. 

Enjoy durable, stable, and uniform fine-cell structured foam that enhances comfort and durability of your footwear.

Our midsoles are fully recyclable thanks to the absence of crosslinking or chemical blowing agents, paving the way for sustainable footwear. Additionally, our production process consumes less energy, significantly lowering your carbon footprint.

Elastollan® 1400 Series

Introduce the new Elastollan® 1400 TPU series, emphasizing its superior wet slip resistance, which is particularly beneficial for the footwear industry.

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Elastollan® Application Range

A clean win - footwear and sustainability
With sustainability becoming more and more important in the footwear industry - be part of our race for an eco-friendly future!
Footwear Design Contests

Since 2006, young students design outstanding shoes in collaboration with BASF, whose materials are used for the soles every year.

Have a look at the different themes and shoes of all the contests from the last years!

Successful Customer Projects
Proven in practice: These case studies demonstrate the successful use of Elastollan® in customer projects.
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