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NFW's 'circular' outsole uses natural rubber and plant-based curative

21/09/2023
NFW's 'circular' outsole uses natural rubber and plant-based curative

Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a US-based company focused on natural circular materials, has formed a partnership with Portugal-based shoe component specialist ForEver to expand use of Pliant outsoles. The sole is derived from natural rubber and cured with NFW’s plant-based curative, as opposed to a sulfur-based vulcanisation process, making them...

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