Footwear Products
- Home
- /
- FOOTWEAR PRODUCTS
ECOBOND® FILMS: SOLE / MIDSOLE ATTACHING FILMS
These patented films have been developed to bond to various soling and midsole materials for permanent sole-attaching. Depending upon the substrates to be bonded, the films may be used in-mold or post mold. Standard films are available for bonding PU and EVA materials. Because of the wide variety of rubber compounds our technical sales crew will work with the customer and/or compounder to develop films for specific rubber materials. Please contact your Worthen/UPACO representative for further information.
ECOBOND® FILMS: STITCHLESS® FILMS
These films may be used to eliminate stitching required on uppers for design purposes. The single layer films may be used to permanently combine mesh, synthetics, PVC, TPU, and other materials. By choosing the appropriate coextrusion, one side will seal to the surface of the upper while the other may be printed or colored to give the desired effect without laminating. The following chart shows a few examples of Stichless® film offered. This chart is not meant to be exclusive; films may be custom compounded as required. Please talk to your Worthen/UPACO representative for further information.
More Information
ADHESIVES & PRIMERS SOLVENT-BASED
Our solvent-based adhesives and primers are available for all aspects of footwear and allied industry manufacturing, from sole-attaching to socklinings and general combining. Technology, substrates, and customer requirements are changing constantly and we change with them. We have developed an RSL (Restricted Substances List) that mirrors the most stringent list our customers ask us to comply with.
WATERPROOFING: SEAM SEALERS
Both natural and synthetic water-based seam sealers are available to complete the waterproof package. Whether used with PermaSeal®, booties, or just waterproof leathers, these sealers will stop water from entering the shoe through stitched upper seams. All systems require 2 coats – the first to seal leather fibers and stitch holes; the second to give a firm, flexible, pinhole-free top coating.
WATERPROOFING: PERMASEAL®
This patented technology is based on the concept of "stitch-a-hole/seal-a-hole", to provide an exceptionally high level of waterproofing for Goodyear Welts, Littleway, and 3 Needle constructions.
Goodyear Welts | Littleway Stitching | 3-Needle Stitching
Click here to learn about our Insole Rib productsADHESIVES & PRIMERS 100% SOLIDS
We carry a full line of standard hot melts, including EVA, SBS, and APAO. These can be fast-grab, long open time, or pressure-sensitive, depending upon customers’ requirements. Some are sprayable, and others require roll coaters or dot printers. Other than our standard hot melts, we also have PUR’s (PolyUrethane Reactive). Our R&D chemists would be pleased to work with you to develop the PUR you need for your manufacturing.
ADHESIVES & PRIMERS WATER-BASED
We have a full line of both natural and synthetic latex adhesives for bonding leathers, fabrics, laminated board stock, foams, and other materials. These may be wet-stick, long tack, pressure-sensitive, or heat reactivated, to meet your specific manufacturing restrictions. Spray, roller-coat, and brush application viscosities are available for most products. Let us work with you to choose the product that best fits your needs.
SAMPSON RIB & MACHINERY
The Sampson Rib Group supplies INSOLE RIB and RIB ATTACHING MACHINERY to top manufacturers of Goodyear Welted Footwear worldwide. Prime Manufacturing and Sampson are Worthen brands that have been manufacturing Insole Rib in the U.S.A. since 1935.
Click here to learn more.
COMPANY NEWS
Assembling EV Motors With Adhesive - According to Assembly Mag: Electric motors in cars are omnipresent, but they are also well hidden. In today’s late model vehicles, more than 30 motors are typically used to power a variety of applications, including ABS pumps, central locking systems, exterior mirrors, seat adjusters, window regulators and windshield wipers. However, from a technical point of … Continue reading Assembling EV Motors With Adhesive 
Using Adhesives in the Design and Development of Medical Devices - According to Engineering.com: Reusable medical devices pose some unique challenges for design engineers, particularly when it comes to the proper selection of materials, adhesives, sealants, coatings and encapsulants. Surgical instruments, implantable devices, catheters, endoscopes and ultrasound probes are just some of the medical devices that require adhesives, each requiring their own specific material, adhesive, sealant, … Continue reading Using Adhesives in the Design and Development of Medical Devices 
Innovative Solutions and New Facilities Widen Use of Automotive Adhesives - According to DesignNews: Automotive adhesives present one of the best solutions to adhere components in different parts of an automotive vehicle. From bonding materials in electric motors to keeping components in circuit boards together, the application of automotive adhesives is increasing day by day. Moreover, manufacturers of adhesives are installing new facilities to serve the … Continue reading Innovative Solutions and New Facilities Widen Use of Automotive Adhesives