The present article is a short survey on the various materials which are most widely used by the footwear industry in the manufacture of soles for different types of shoes.

The performance of solvent-based adhesives is largely determined by the polymer system in the formulation. The choice of adhesive type depends on the specific substrates and environmental resistance needed-temperature resistance, oil and plasticizer resistance, etc.

The market for polyurethane materials is expected to witnessed substantial growth and is likely to witness high growth rates over the forecast period on account of increasing use of PU for the manufacture of insulating carpets and PU foam for sound deadeners in passenger cars and commercial vehicles.

Solution Styrene Butadiene Rubber (S-SBR) Market size may grow significantly over forecast timeframe owing to strong application scope in footwear, tires polymer modification and adhesives & sealants industries.

The global waterborne epoxy resins market was valued at nearly $2.8 billion in 2018, according to a report from Coherent Market Insights, and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.7% from 2019-2027

In order to use bitumen in hot mix asphalt, it must have specific characteristics. There are some methods to reach these properties. Using polymer modifiers are one of the methods to modify the bitumen properties.

TPE’s are low modulus, flexible materials that can repeatedly be stretched at room temperature and return to their approximate original size when stress is released. TPE’s are quite versatile and are used in most market segments, including automotive, truck, agriculture, consumer goods, electrical, telecommunications, firearms, medical, pharmaceutical, sports, leisure, and wire, cable. TPE’s are processed using conventional thermoplastic equipment for extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, blown film, and calendaring. All TPE’s are colorable.

The global adhesive films market is expected to post a CAGR of close to 5% during the period 2019-2023

It's hard to beat the cost/performance benefits of PVC-based compounds, but lingering safety questions are prompting more manufacturers to ask for alternatives. Custom compounders are responding with TPE alternatives and developing radical new technologies to meet the demand.

PVA Glue is derived from a substance called Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA). This substance is but a specific type of the aliphatic resin.

Mixing equipment for SIS polymers has also been shown in both laboratory and production testing to be limited to lower temperature (< 325°F) and higher shear mixers (dual arm and planetary), as polymer degradation was found using other types of mixers.

Rubber-based hot melts show great promise for a wide range of applications in both tapes and labels.