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Elastollan® GripTec outsole solution for enhanced grip, design freedom and sustainability Photo:BASF
Trade News | March 26, 2026

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF debuts Elastollan® GripTec outsole solution for enhanced grip, design freedom and sustainability

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will unveil Elastollan® GripTec, a new innovative thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio designed for the sports footwear industry, unlocking new possibilities for outsole design and manufacturing. The new Elastollan GripTec series combines exceptional grip, durability, design flexibility and sustainability, and is designed for running and hiking enthusiasts, as well as lifestyle fashion and kidswear applications.

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Elastollan® GripTec outsole solution for enhanced grip, design freedom and sustainability Photo:BASF
Trade News | March 26, 2026

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF debuts Elastollan® GripTec outsole solution for enhanced grip, design freedom and sustainability

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will unveil Elastollan® GripTec, a new innovative thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio designed for the sports footwear industry, unlocking new possibilities for outsole design and manufacturing. The new Elastollan GripTec series combines exceptional grip, durability, design flexibility and sustainability, and is designed for running and hiking enthusiasts, as well as lifestyle fashion and kidswear applications.

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Extended Ultrason® P portfolio by BASF enables re-qualification of food‑contact articles like reusable bottles, catering tableware and high-heat pans affected by EU Regulation 2024/3190. Photo: BASF 2026
Trade News | March 10, 2026

Extended Ultrason® P portfolio by BASF enables compliant re-qualification of food‑contact articles affected by EU Regulation 2024/3190

For high-temperature applications in contact with food, BASF is now offering a portfolio of polyphenlysulfone (PPSU) grades which is not based on Bisphenol S (BPS) and Bisphenol A (BPA).
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BASF launches biomass balance Autofroth foam systems for North American low pressure polyurethane foam market
Trade News | February 26, 2026

BASF launches biomass balance Autofroth foam systems for North American low pressure polyurethane foam market

BASF has introduced biomass balance (BMB) grades of its Autofroth® polyurethane systems for the low pressure polyurethane foam market. These mass-balanced products are REDcert2 certified, along with many BASF sites, including the recently certified Clemson, South Carolina site.
 
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December 11, 2025

BASF, San Fang and Nichetech collaborate to advance circular economy in footwear industry with new TPU films

Taiwan – December 11, 2025 – BASF, San Fang Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (San Fang), and Nichetech Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (Nichetech) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop sustainable solutions for the footwear industry, with a focus on thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products and a shared ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced is the first dark version of BASF’s established melamine resin foam Basotect®: It combines its excellent acoustic properties with a homogeneous dark color. Photo: BASF
Trade News | November 3, 2025

Into the dark: Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced, the world’s first dark melamine resin foam for stylish sound absorption

BASF is expanding its Basotect® portfolio with Basotect® Dark EcoBalanced, the first dark version of its established melamine resin foam. The industry-first combines the excellent acoustic and safety properties of Basotect® B EcoBalanced with a homogeneous dark color - enabling elegant and visually striking acoustic concepts that complement contemporary color trends. 
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