Global Directory Empowering Ideas Company News & Events Sustainability Investors Careers Contact Language Plastics Footwear Plastics Latex Binders Synthetic Rubber Industries Footwear Customized Solutions for Fashion and Footwear Trinseo's solutions for the fashion & footwear industry have a long and successful history, meeting the highest requirements for aesthetics, lightweight, durability, and, most importantly, sustainability. Trinseo’s portfolio of products for the footwear industry grew with the acquisition of Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali S.p.A. (API) in July 2017. The Trinseo facility is based in northern Italy and has been a renowned partner for luxury footwear manufacturers, known for its groundbreaking solutions and innovative products in soft plastics. One example is the first application of reticulated and expandable polymers, enabling the production of extremely lightweight items with excellent physical-mechanical properties that have been put to great use in sports footwear. Our entire range of products benefits from our unparalleled expertise in color development. Trinseo has developed these capabilities by investing in technology and nurturing experienced specialists, allowing imagination to come to life in vivid tones or subtle nuances. These capabilities enable Trinseo to provide a high degree of color customization, whether by developing customized hues or through color matching. Trinseo’s APICOLOR™ portfolio of color solutions were developed to supply customers with uniformly finished products meeting the requirements of the luxury fashion and footwear markets' narrow product development timelines. APICOLOR™ solutions apply to masterbatches as well as color compounds, meaning our customers benefit from both product consistency and manufacturing flexibility. Consumers in the footwear markets expect more than comfortable, lightweight and ergonomic shoes that are durable and fashionable. They are also increasingly demanding sustainable products for all market segments. To meet the needs that drive the new global demand for environmentally friendly materials, Trinseo developed several sustainable materials, such as the APILON™ 52 BIO Bio-based TPUs. Our range of sustainable materials combine excellent physical-mechanical properties and aesthetics with the commitment that the protection of our environment is a fundamental value to be passed on to future generations. That is why we have also developed the APILON™ 52 A/C series, a range of TPUs whose properties make it a perfect replacement for vulcanized rubber while also enabling molders to obtain production efficiencies. Trinseo provides a complete portfolio of TPE, TPU and bioplastics to footwear & fashion customers that require customized solutions and optimum performance. Every product in Trinseo’s portfolio of products for the footwear and fashion industry share the same core properties: Aesthetics Wide gloss range; colorability in all color shades; suitable for different graining Lightweight Low density; lower weight compared to thermoset rubber Durability Excellent abrasion and aging resistance (UV, ozone, weather); good compression set and tensile strength enabling long-term dimensional stability Sustainable bio-based and/or biodegradable products available Processability Shorter cycle times compared to rubber processing *Recyclability Contact our team to learn more about these customizable solutions for aesthetic and high-performing footwear items. *According to the Association of Plastic Recyclers definition, which is based on OECD guideline and based on the data of LIFE16 ENV/ES00254 project of the European Union Resources Innovative Solution for Footwear: APILON™ 52 BIO Bio-based TPU Polymers and Compounds The Trinseo Footwear Experience VIEW ALL Trinseo News November 30 - December 2, 2021 The Battery Show - Europe November 23, 2021 Trinseo Zhangjiagang Promotes a “Low Carbon, Green Life” November 15, 2021 A Supplemental Test Method for Crack Isolation Simulation Email Subscription ©2021 Trinseo. All rights reserved. ™ Trademark of Trinseo PLC or its affiliates For more information about Trinseo's policies please use these links: Privacy and Cookie Policy Accessibility Statement Disclosure: Terms of Use Transparency in Supply Chains Act / Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement Conflict Minerals Statement Contact Us Global Directory