Lubrizol Specialty Polymers announced that it will participate in the 2018 Northwest Materials Fair of Portland, Oregon, February 7-8, at Booth # 901.
Lubrizol will include products such as Estane® TPU, Estane® TRX, BounCell-X ™ TPU, Pearlbond ™ TPU, Pearlthane ™ ECO TPU, Estane® VSN TPU, Esdex® TPU and X4zol-J ™ ) Polymer Solutions as Fiber Technology Innovative product line as the highlight of this exhibition The company offers a wide range of products that represent a single, convenient and reliable source of diverse products and technologies that work together to make garments (fibers , Breathable film, seamed tape); the toughest application challenges in the footwear (hot melt adhesive, fabric coating, midsole, outsole, coated yarn); and spectacles (frames, lenses)
Estane TRX TPU is an innovative alternative to rubber used in the outsole of footwear, which has traditionally been the traditional choice for sports shoe outsoles because of its well-balanced traction and wear resistance on wet and dry surfaces. The industry has shown an increased interest in alternative solutions due to labor and energy intensive, multi-step rubber processes and high scrap rates etc. Estane TRX TPU combines the frictional properties of rubber compounds with the benefits of improved processing through a thermoplastic injection molding process In addition, the product has excellent abrasion resistance and transparency as compared with rubber compounds.
In addition, Lubrizol also offers other innovations to the footwear industry through its leading TPU chemistry business, including BounCell-X TPU, a high-performance TPU foam technology for insoles; Pearlbond TPU, a component- Solvent TPU hot melt adhesive technology; Pearlthane ECO * TPU, a (non-food grade) TPU based on renewable energy sources for footwear components; and Esdex TPU resin and X4zol-J fiber for the upper structure. Footwear-related innovations cover the uppers, insoles, outsoles and assembly processes, and Lubrizol has become a full-fledged supplier of footwear solutions.
Apparel, Lubrizol will showcase the revolutionary elastic fiber X4zol-J, which brings innovation to the high-performance apparel industry. X4zol-J fibers are made from the company's thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products, all made only by Lubrizol And its network of innovators responsible for circular machines, warp knits, denim fabrics and seamless garments. The fabrics that use X4zol-J provide balanced ductility and restorative comfort, comfort and breathability, Excellent comfort fit.Applications of the fabric users include sportswear, sports tights, sportswear, personal clothing, corsets, socks and stretch denim and other fields.
'This Northwestern Apparel and Shoes Fair is the perfect place for us to meet industry-wide customers.' Justin Park, Lubrizol's Global Footwear Business Unit, states: 'We understand each other's needs by working with brands and supply chain participants Demand. We are looking at markets and applications in new ways, from materials to performance and the combination of design required to provide differentiated performance and aesthetic appeal. We are learning how and where products are produced and consumed, While also allowing for end-of-life issues.We are focused on increasing real value and helping clients solve the most critical issues by looking for innovative opportunities across the value chain to increase automation, performance and sustainability for our customers.We believe this more comprehensive Innovation will lead to more significant progress and we will continue to develop the people, capabilities, skills, partnerships and health that we need to meet our goals. "