Polymers in Footwear US 2022

Key Topics

• Latest production technologies and techniques that push the boundaries of what can be made
• Innovative polymer technologies for footwear applications
• New design and manufacturing possibilities due to new technologies, e.g. 3D printing
• Polymers in athletes’ footwear designed with specific materials that offer flexibility, support, and stability etc.
• Sustainability/green solutions
• Recycling of footwear and the use of recycled plastics for the production of new shoes
• Biomechanics, scientific approach to footwear
• R&D projects relating to polymers in footwear
• Case studies of application development and production
• Design opportunities offered by polymer materials
• Future footwear trends/Industry 4.0/footwear automization
• Market trends and opportunities for polymers in footwear
• Gaining a performance advantage through the use of polymers
• Engineered polymers in footwear applications
• Achieving cost savings through the optimum use of materials and processing technology
• Creating cutting edge designs and achieving marketing benefits through the use of innovative materials
• Bio based polymers in footwear applications
• Joining materials in footwear applications