The role of advanced adhesives in crafting durable and comfortable insoles
Insoles play a significant role in improving people’s everyday comfort, relying on high-quality transfer tapes to provide the necessary support and cushioning. The right adhesive is crucial in ensuring these insoles perform effectively, offering durability and comfort throughout the day.
The heel cushion in anatomical insoles is designed to absorb shock and withstand various environmental factors, such as humidity. To achieve this, a high standard of bonding is essential, ensuring that the insoles remain durable and effective under daily use.
Avery Dennison pressure-sensitive adhesives are ideal for adhering to complex shapes and are versatile enough to laminate soft foams, nylon, and wool onto materials like PVC, PU, ABS, or even low surface energy materials like PE. These adhesives offer the flexibility and strength needed for a wide range of insole applications.
Market Segment Manager Building & Construction / General Industrial
Quin is passionate about technical building applications since he designed and built his family home back in 2012.
Professionally, Quin held several positions as Product Manager responsible for the product life cycle of many technical applications related to the building environment, namely in adhesives, lighting and plastics.
He joined Performance Tapes Europe as a Market Segment Manager for tape applications in the construction and industrial markets where he teams up with customers and R&D to achieve tape solutions that improve the installation of buildings and related products and processes.
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