Vibram, the world’s leading manufacturer of soles for footwear, presents the latest innovations in the Work&Safety sector, including Traction Lug and Ecostep Pro.
The Italian company Vibram, renowned for the production of high-traction and safety soles, presented its latest innovations during Lineapelle and the important A+A trade fair in Germany. Anna Nosova, Sales Team Leader EMEA Vibram Work&Safety, reveals the innovations that were featured at the two events.
Vibram’s commitment to the future is based on two fundamental pillars: innovation and sustainability. The company, founded in 1937, has a long history of developing technologies and materials to ensure maximum safety and performance for workers around the world. Vibram offers a wide range of soles designed to meet the needs of multiple sectors and all those professionals working in manufacturing, construction, agriculture and the public sector. Each sole is designed to offer optimal traction on any surface, even in extreme conditions, thanks to the use of materials of exceptional quality.
Among the latest innovations, three flagship technologies stand out. The first is Traction Lug, a solution designed to provide greater grip on rough and uneven surfaces. Thanks to a revolutionary design, this technology increases the lateral surface of the block by 50% and the traction by 25%.
Vibram’s commitment to sustainability is also evident with the introduction of Ecostep Pro, a compound made from 30% recycled manufacturing waste. This solution offers the same quality and performance as Vibram soles, while fully respecting the environment.
In addition, specific solutions have been designed for the HORECA sector, such as the design technology Vibram Coltello, which faces unique challenges related to slipping on wet and oily surfaces. Thanks to customised designs and compounds, the brand offers solutions that guarantee maximum safety even in these critical conditions. Anna Nosova emphasises the approach of the company in the market: ‘Our company is committed to offering soles that provide comfort and protection in every sector. We develop customised designs based on consumers’ needs, identifying the risks they face. We are constantly investing in new rubber compounds and technologies to anticipate market demands and ensure maximum safety”.
The Work&Safety sector is of fundamental importance to Vibram, representing the second largest department of the company after Outdoor and contributing 30% of total sales globally. Vibram collaborates with the best manufacturers of safety footwear around the world, working closely together to create high quality products. Consumer safety is always at the heart of every project. Looking to the future, Vibram will continue to focus on innovation and the development of solutions for the professional market. The main objective of the company is to offer the best soles for every type of use, contributing to the safety of workers in high-risk environments.
“Innovation and development at Vibram know no rest because the professional world is constantly changing along with the needs of those in it. Protection for professionals in every sector but also sustainability: there is no lack of ideas and projects, as this is a theme that has always been dear to us,” concludes Anna Nosova.
Anna Nosova, Sales Team Leader EMEA Vibram Work&Safety