Step Forward with Advanced Rubber Chemistry
Footwear is more than fashion - it’s engineering for comfort, durability, and safety. From sports shoes to work boots, soles must deliver robustness, elasticity, slip resistance, and enhanced traction on dry or wet ground. Evonik empowers manufacturers with innovative materials that meet these requirements while enabling modern designs such as colored and translucent soles.
Why Choose Evonik for Shoe Soles?
- Superior Reinforcement: Our silica/silane systems optimize strength, elasticity, and temperature behavior while reducing abrasion.
- Design Freedom: Achieve stylish, lightweight soles without compromising performance.
- Sustainability Built-In: Low-VOC solutions and reduced rolling resistance support safer, eco-conscious manufacturing
Solutions by Application
Rubber-Based Soles
- ULTRASIL® – Precipitated silica engineered for superior traction, enhanced durability, and optimized energy performance.
- Sipernat® – high-performance carrier silica for easy processing and surface finish.
- AEROSIL® – Fumed silica for precise rheology control and enhanced compound performance.
- CARPLEX® – Silica-based reinforcement for premium abrasion resistance.
- Si 69, Si 75, Si 264 – Silane coupling agents for strong silica–rubber bonding and reduced hysteresis.
- X 50-S, X 266-S – Advanced silane systems for optimized dispersion and dynamic properties.
Thermoplastic Soles
VESTOPLAST® – Amorphous poly-alpha-olefins for flexible, durable, and recyclable sole designs.
The Evonik Advantage
- Performance Meets Sustainability: Soles built to last - protecting both performance and the planet.
- Health-Conscious Manufacturing: Advanced VOC silane solutions enable low-emission, safer processing for modern manufacturing.
- Global Expertise: Decades of innovation in footwear materials and processing.
- Tailored Support: Our specialists help you optimize formulations for your unique requirements.
Ready to Elevate Your Footwear?
Discover how Evonik’s advanced solutions empower shoe sole designs that unite comfort, durability, and sustainable performance.
Contact us today or explore our solutions to start your journey toward next-generation footwear.