Author: Nadeem Bajwa
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TPU: Revolutionizing Comfort, Durability, and Performance
Thermoplastic Polyurethane, or TPU, is a highly versatile material belonging to the polyurethane plastics family. It’s an elastomer, meaning it has the elasticity of rubber and the durability of plastic. TPU is a block copolymer, consisting of both soft and hard segments. The hard segments are typically made of diisocyanate and chain extenders, providing stiffness…
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Global Footwear Production Rebounds
According to the World Footwear Yearbook 2025, published by APICCAPS (the Portuguese Footwear Association), global footwear production experienced a strong recovery in 2024. Output rose by 6.9% to 23.9 billion pairs, offsetting the 1.5 billion pairs lost in 2023. This marks a return to growth after the sharp downturn of the previous year, which had…