Athletic footwear has a wide range of different, difficult-to-bond materials, and manufacturing them requires flexible adhesives. Henkel’s PUR hot melts effectively reduce production steps, ensure lower labour, energy consumption and total production cost for a more durable, heat- resistant, higher-end quality product.
Speed and cost are two big challenges facing footwear manufacturers and designers, but Henkel’s range of adhesive products support innovation in the manufacturing process. Our eco-friendly adhesive solutions also help in cleaning, priming, stock fitting and assembly, driving green and efficient manufacturing.
footwear market
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As of 2022, the global footwear market size was valued at over $409bn.
*Footwear Market Research, 2032
athletic footwear market
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The global athletic footwear market reached this size in 2023.
*Transparency Market Research
reduction in carbon emissions
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Henkel estimates adhesive innovations will help streamline footwear manufacturing to achieve this result.
Henkel works towards innovations that can enhance people's lives, while consuming fewer resources. Materials and manufacturing are the biggest contributors to the CO2 footprint of athletic shoes, so this has received special attention.
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- Athletic shoes/trainers
- Vulcanised shoes
Athletic shoe manufacturers need to create the highest-performing footwear, while also overcoming rising costs and increased demand for greener production. Henkel's expertise in automation and simplification, plus our wide range of adhesive solutions, help manufacturers achieve all three goals.
Rubber needs excellent bonding and workability on production lines. Henkel’s specialised adhesive solutions are perfect for the construction of popular rubber-centric fashion trainers, which are growing in popularity.
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