Footwear

Huntsman’s wide and varied range of polyurethane, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and textile-based solutions help footwear companies get to market faster. To meet the high demands and rapidly changing trends in the footwear market, we focus our innovation efforts on sustainable solutions, automation, customization and smart manufacturing. We provide fully formulated grades and tailor-made systems, building long-term partnerships with our customers based on knowledge, trust and experience. With locations around the world, our international network of footwear specialists combines global reach with local knowledge.

Casual Shoes

Many trends for casual shoes come from sports shoes and our expertise in this field makes us the perfect partner to create cross-over products. Fashion, elegance, comfort and quality: these are just some of the outcomes makers of casual footwear require. Huntsman’s technologies tick all the boxes. We help customers make stylish shoes that are lightweight and flexible, soft to the touch but giving ample support to the wearer.

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Safety and Military Shoes/Boots

Safety is the number one concern for work shoes. At Huntsman, we recognize this need and provide additional solutions in appearance, comfort and durability which are also important considerations for footwear designers. Our polyurethane products can contribute towards your safety shoe meeting the highest safety standard guidelines as well as precise and detailed production performance criteria.

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Sports Shoes

The world of sports footwear changes rapidly. As more and more people adopt healthy lifestyles, manufacturers need to find ways to increase productivity in a sustainable way. Automation is playing an increasingly important role and production points are moving closer to the consumers. Huntsman’s PU and TPU technologies are the ideal solution to many of these challenges. Many of our systems have been specifically designed to be suitable for automation and customization. In addition, they enable manufacturers to build-in properties such as cushioning, extra support, flexibility and high rebound to their sports footwear. In turn, these properties help maximize performance for athletes, keep-fit enthusiasts and athleisure customers alike.

We also bring innovations in dyes, chemicals and digital inks to iconic footwear brands and retailers around the world, offering color solutions and state-of-the-art effects that enhance attractiveness, deliver specialized performance and meet ecological requirements.

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