Tietex has enjoyed a close association with
this dynamic and innovative market sector. As athletic footwear pushes
for new material ideas and solutions, we have become a leading supplier
of high performance solutions for a variety of applications.
In addition, we have led the market in developing a high quality fabric
recycling system for shoe factory cutting waste. We develop successful
partnerships with our customers to implement successful and economically
viable waste take-back programs.
Strobel Insole Materials
Tietex pioneered the development of light- weight, high performance strobel
insole materials since this footwear manufacturing technique gained
popularity in the early 1990's. Our unique products achieve high stability
and seam-holding capability during the critical shoe lasting process.
The extreme consistency of our materials helps eliminate fit variation
during footwear production.
SpacerBoard material is made from our patented Tietex-3D technology (see
below). SpacerBoard is a strobel material with built-in 3D cushioning characteristics
for enhanced footwear performance.
High Performance Vamp Linings
Our patented vamp lining technology offers high wear performance for footwear
applications.
Tietex 3D
A family of patented 3-dimensional fabrics made of 100% polyester, this
revolutionary composite technology is designed to replace cushioning foams
in footwear applications. In addition to cushioning characteristics, 3D
has excellent breathe-ability, moisture management and comfort characteristics.
3D materials contain recycled polyester materials and are also recyclable.
Closed Loop Material Recycling
Technology
Footwear manufacturing creates tremendous quantities of material cutting
waste that have traditionally been disposed of in land fills. To help eliminate
this problem, Tietex has pioneered the development of 100% polyester fabrics
that can be effectively recycled. In order to close the loop, we invested
in state-of-the-art technology at Tietex Asia's Recycling Center in order
to process these materials. We work in partnership with our customers to
recycle cutting waste from all over the Asian region, bringing cutting
waste back from our customers and returning it to first quality footwear
fabric.
Moisture Management Fabrics
We offer a variety of lining fabrics for footwear applications with moisture
channeling and quick drying properties for maximum footwear performance
and comfort. Our fabric constructions are the benchmark of moisture
management technology.