POLYURETHANE FOOTWEAR: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
In a context marked by extreme uncertainty where wars, economic crises and climate changes are upsetting consolidated balances, the footwear industry is required to undergo a profound transformation, a true metamorphosis in order to guarantee the safety of supply chains in the future as well as environmental and social sustainability.
STEMMA has always been at the forefront in the development of more sustainable and efficient production processes. Self-cleaning injection and casting processes that reduce material waste and limit the use of chemical substances, technologies for the reuse of manufacturing waste otherwise destined for landfill and, of course, direct injection on the upper, for which STEMMA is renowned among world leaders, are just some of the STEMMA technologies focused on innovation and sustainability.
On the occasion of Simac Tanning Tech 2024, STEMMA presented NUCLEOOS., a new technology for the production of polyurethane soles with density and performance previously reserved exclusively for EVA soles. A patent that combines materials science and molding technologies. This process promotes sustainability by significantly reducing the consumption of raw materials, keeping all the distinctive technical characteristics of polyurethane products.
NUCLEOOS can redefine the use of polyurethane in footwear production. Therefore, not only for work shoes, but sneakers and technical products with a possible return of polyurethane in the dynamic world of sports shoes.
