Brazilian producer of synthetic laminates for the footwear industry Cipatex has launched its DryShoe laminates at Couromoda, which is currently taking place in São Paulo. 

The new material is a breathable and absorbent PVC laminate which can be used as both an upper and lining material and requires no mechanical processes such as perforations or mechanical foam that can prove problematic. The product is also said to offer comfort as well as good thermal transfer. 

The technology forms interlinked micro-pores which allow permeability without jeopardising the appearance or the overall performance of the final product and Cipatex will adapt the material to the needs of individual clients, modifying colour and/or thickness as required.

The company has already applied for an international patent for the product—which was developed under the supervision of engineer Fernando Brandão (Cipatex) and has been tested by Dr Aluísio Ávila of the Brazilian Technology Institute for Leather, Footwear and Leathergoods (IBTeC)—to ensure intellectual and industrial protection.