THE FIRST LIQUID TPU
FOR THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY
In a first for the footwear industry, Huntsman has developed the SMARTLITE®O liquid thermoplastic polyurethane (LTPU) system – an innovative technology that enables the rapid manufacture of high-performing, fully recyclable midsoles, uses significantly less water and energy during production and generates less waste and carbon emissions.
SWIPE
PROCESS
High productivity
250 pairs/hour
Low reject rate
Shorter production cycle
In-situ polymerization
BENEFITS
Well-known & widely available
Lower cost molds
Adhesive-free TPU outsole
Low energy intensive
PROCESS
BENEFITS
High productivity
250 pairs/hour
Low reject rate
Shorter production cycle
In-situ polymerization
Well-known & widely available
Lower cost molds
Adhesive-free TPU outsole
Low energy intensive
Like walking on CLOUDS
ENABLING CIRCULARITY
Molded shoe components using
SMARTLITE® O LTPU PIR*
Outsole + Cupsole Concepts
With Post-Industrial Recyclate (PIR)
EXPANDING DESIGN POSSIBILITIES
NO silver lines
NO popcorn look
Full midsoles
High side walls
Inserts encapsulation
Easy coloring
Fade effects
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