Coats Footwear: three new structural components for sustainable footwear

Coats Footwear has launched three innovative structural components designed to support footwear brands in their quest for sustainable excellence and which are part of the brand’s RHENOPRINT™ range.

These include the RP Evolve heel counter and RP Flow and RP Wave toe puffs, designed to improve performance standards while maximising product quality.

The RP Evolve heel counter further reinforces Coats Footwear’s dedication to sustainability. This eco-friendly, zero-waste solution is made from 70% recycled materials, such as R-PET and R-TPU. Completely free of virgin polyester and GRS certified, RP Evolve can help manufacturers reduce the carbon footprint of their footwear, without sacrificing any of the features required for high performance.

The RP Flow toe puff, on the other hand, is a versatile solution ideal for meeting the high demands of sports and performance footwear. Made with 70 per cent recycled content, including R-TPU and acrylic glass R, RP Flow has a zero-waste production process, while its waterproof and durability properties make it suitable for high-performance applications such as running shoes. Finally, GRS certification offers the assurance of a product with excellent sustainability credentials.

The RP Wave toe puff has also been developed to meet the growing need for sustainable solutions and incorporates 70 per cent recycled materials, designed to minimise environmental impact at every stage of the process, GRS certification and at the same time offers the medium to high stiffness required for high pressure and high temperature applications.