Arnitel® Foaming grades for midsoles provide high rebound, consistent performance, are longer lasting and offer attractive sustainability characteristics.
The footwear industry is rapidly evolving, driven by the increasing demand for enhanced performance, cutting-edge designs and improved sustainability. Consumers and athletes alike are pushing for products that offer durability, superior performance & eco-friendliness. To stay ahead of the curve, brands and OEMs must adopt innovative, upcoming process technologies that merge sustainability with design flexibility and high-performance standards. The pressure to innovate has never been greater—those who fail to adapt risk being left behind.
As the industry shifts toward cleaner options, traditional materials like EVA are being reconsidered. There is a growing emphasis on recyclable, bio-based, and low VOC materials that align with both environmental and performance goals. Leading footwear brands are now experimenting with advanced thermoplastics and physical foaming technologies to deliver midsoles that meet the demands of both sustainability and high performance. However, finding a material that offers the ideal balance between these benefits remains a challenge, as current options often come with compromises.
Envalior’s Arnitel® is a high-performance TPE-E used by leading athletic footwear brands. Unlike traditional EVA midsoles, Arnitel® offers processability in physical foaming processes, delivering midsoles that enhance both speed and endurance. As athletes demand more durable and sustainable materials, Arnitel® is driving the industry forward with unmatched performance. It not only meets, but exceeds, the needs of both athletes and manufacturers, offering a range of key benefits:
High energy return
Enhances athletic performance with superior energy return, boosting your results in sports activities.
Longer Lasting
Exceptional durability across various terrains, extending the lifespan of your shoes and reducing the need for frequent replacements. TPC Arnitel® is well known for its superior fatigue resistance in dynamic applications.
Consistent Perfomance
Delivers reliable performance across different climatic conditions, ensuring your shoes perform well in any weather, from summer to winter.
Sustainable
Foams made with Arnitel® offer high durability and lifetime, contributing to a lower carbon footprint over the lifetime of the shoe. In addition, Envalior offers environmentally friendly Arnitel® portfolio options with reduced carbon footprint. Finally, there are recycling possibilities.
Direct and easy access to our broad portfolio of high-performance plastics: request a quote or order a sample. You can also simply ask our athletic shoes midsole experts.
Over 15 brands have already adopted Arnitel® foam midsoles, taking advantage of Envalior’s global technical capabilities to accelerate their go-to-market strategies and achieve improved designs.
Norda™ created the 005 ultra distance super shoe with innovative midsole made of Envalior’s Arnitel®, our thermoplastic copolyester elastomer (TPC).
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