Innovations abound at WSA
Many global players in the footwear components and materials sector will unveil new innovations at the first Materials at WSA Expo and Conference in Las Vegas next month.
New products set to be unveiled include a 100% recyclable Thermalplastic toecap from SH Composites from Taiwan which, while it is the same shape as a steel toecap, is non-magnetic, anti-corrosive, non-conductive and weighs 50% less than a traditional steel product. Component material developer Texon International will launch a new high performance, recyclable stiffener technology that is said to be up to 25% lighter and 40% thinner than conventional stiffeners, while Dae Woo will showcase its latest film coating, spread coating, surface heat treatment and laser processing techniques.
