PEBAXFOAM® ULTIMATE LIGHT-WEIGHT FOAM

PebaxFoam® is a light weight closed-cell crosslinked foam based on Pebax®, a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from Arkema.

PebaxFoam® combines the outstanding mechanical properties of Pebax® with the benefits of the unique Zotefoams nitrogen saturation foaming process.

Key benefits of PebaxFoam®

• Ultra light weight
• Excellent energy return
• Soft touch / comfort
• Outstanding properties at low temperature
• Good cushioning
• Anti-slip / high friction
• Outstanding shape recovery
• Impact protection
• Elasticity
• Good thermal insulation
• Superior tear resistance
• Abrasion resistance
• Low compression set
• Easy to thermoform and over-mould
• Waterproof
• UV stable
• Breathable (option grade)
• Bio Based (option grade)

PebaxFoam® Range

A very unique range of high performance foams is under development. This includes a variety of densities and properties and special grades: breathable, anti-static and bio based using Pebax Rnew.

Our first commercial grade is PebaxFoam® M55 NL (density 55kg/m3).

Sample quantities of other densities and grades are available on request.

PebaxFoam® Applications

Applications for these new unique materials are wide and varied due to the numerous properties of the Pebaxfoam® range. They are found in the following markets:

• Footwear
• Sports and Leisure
• Clothing
• Medical

Timberland was the first brand to use PebaxFoam® in a multi-sport boot: The LiteTrace™ – PebaxFoam® was 20 percent lighter, more durable and resistant to temperature change.

Our latest project with Pelé Sports:
"In the early stages of the Pelé Sports Trinity 3E speed boot project we knew we had to find a superior sockliner material that possessed lightweight properties coupled with advanced physical properties. Naturally we turned to Zotefoams and their PebaxFoam® product which allowed us to save over 30% mass compared to a traditional sockliner whilst also achieving an improved comfort factor rating for the player. And with their continued technical input and superb customer service we look forwards to pushing the boundaries still further in our next generation of footwear with their products."
Darryl Cassingham, Head of Research - Pelé Sports.