The company will present a vegan suede material manufactured from microfibre nonwovens that doesn’t require solvents.
Freudenberg’s vegan suede made from microfiber nonwoven Source: ©Freudenberg Performance Materials
Freudenberg Performance Materials will exhibit its whole line of high-performance footwear materials at Inspiramais, which will take place in Porto Alegre, Brazil, January 21-22, 2025. Microfibers, counterliners, liners, interlinings, reinforcements, insoles, and membranes are just a few of the newest technological an environmentally friendly developments that the world’s top producer of performance materials will showcase for the shoe industry. At Inspiramais, designers and footwear professionals can meet with Brazil-based Freudenberg experts to support them in designing and developing products in line with the industry’s evolving demands for performance and environmental responsibility.
Freudenberg’s dedication to industry innovation and sustainability is demonstrated by its presentation at the event. Freudenberg has raised the percentage of items in its range that use recycled materials and solvent- and binder-free production techniques in order to meet its environmental objectives. The company’s initiatives are demonstrated by its array of strobel insoles, reinforcements, and vamp liners, all of which are composed of 35% to 100% recycled materials. In addition to having strong tensile and tear resistance, the new insoles and reinforcements for sports shoes contain recycled fibre.
Freudenberg is also launching a solvent-free vegan suede material made from microfiber nonwovens that is breathable and dyeable, making it a good option for the facing and upper of casual and sporty shoes.
With the development of specific insoles that are electrically conductive, perforation-resistant, and appropriate for PU injection, Freudenberg has also made strides in the field of safety footwear. To further improve comfort and protection for safety shoes, boots, and waterproof footwear, the business has created breathable waterproof membranes that can be incorporated into liners and interliners.
Another feature is the company’s new line of high performance counterliners, which are made to fit a variety of shoe categories, such as athletic, safety, men’s, women’s and children’s footwear. The high abrasion resistance, colour diversity, and breathability of these counterliners set them apart.