Scott Sports will apply ion-mask to shoe collection
14/04/2011
The move sees production of ion-mask treated shoes pass the one million pair mark, as demand for high-performing, breathable, water- and stain-repellant footwear continues.
The technology works by applying a nanoscopic protective polymer layer to the whole shoe, on which water forms beads and simply rolls off, instead of being absorbed. It gives the whole shoe (including different materials, seams and fastenings) a high level of water repellency without compromising on breathability.
David Borrmann, product manager at Scott, said on announcing the development: “It is vital that runners keep their feet dry, so we will be introducing ion-mask to our eRide Grip, T2, and IceRunner footwear ranges, to offer the ultimate comfort, whatever the weather.”
Stephen Coulson, chief technology officer at P2i, said: “Scott Sports is a brand with a reputation for delivering quality, high performance products, adept at dealing with the most demanding of conditions, so we are delighted that the company sees ion-mask as the perfect fit for its performance, training, and trail running shoe ranges. The move also has special resonance, as it signals the continued confidence in ion-mask, with one million pairs of shoes from a range of brands now being treated by our patented process.”
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