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BASF sees potential for outsole development

BASF has unveiled Elastollan GripTec, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio designed for the sports footwear industry, that it said combines exceptional grip, durability and flexibility.A life cycle assessment (LCA) study conducted by Intertek showed Elastollan GripTec has a 40% lower product carbon footprint (PCF) than rubber outsoles...

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