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Cutting/Clicking in Footwear Stitching – Stitching Process Series
Cutting, also known as clicking, is the first precision-driven operation in upper manufacturing. After materials are prepared (covered in the previous blog Raw Material Preparation for stitching – Stitching Process Series, this stage converts sheets and hides into exact upper components. At this stage, dimensional accuracy is established. Therefore, any deviation directly affects stitching alignment, component matching, and final shoe quality. Factories treat cutting as a controlled, skill-intensive process where material utilization and precision go hand in hand. Pro Tip :Use pilot samples to validate shrinkage before bulk cutting Keep…
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Footwear Outsole Materials: Complete Comparison Guide for PVC, PU, TPU, EVA, Rubber, Vulcanised & Leather
Footwear outsole material plays a crucial role in determining the performance, durability, comfort, and cost of a shoe. Each material offers unique characteristics, and therefore, selecting the right outsole compound is a key decision in footwear product development. Modern footwear…
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Dual Density PU Sole Manufacturing Process – A Detailed Technical Guide
Dual Density Polyurethane (PU/PU) sole manufacturing is one of the most advanced moulded shoe construction technologies used in modern footwear production. This process allows manufacturers to combine two different material characteristics into a single sole unit, delivering both comfort and…
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TPU and TPR Injected Outsoles Manufacturing Process – Detailed Technical Guide
Thermoplastic outsole materials such as TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) and TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) are widely used in modern footwear manufacturing. These materials combine the elasticity of rubber with the processing advantages of thermoplastics, enabling high-volume production using injection molding technology. Footwear…
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Vulcanised Shoe Construction and Manufacturing Process
Vulcanised shoe construction is one of the most established footwear manufacturing technologies, and manufacturers widely use it for canvas sneakers, skate shoes, casual footwear, and rubber footwear. In this process, they chemically bond rubber soles to the upper through a…
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Reinforced Reaction Injection Moulding (R-RIM and S-RIM) in Footwear Manufacturing
Introduction Reinforced Reaction Injection Moulding (R-RIM) and Structural Reaction Injection Moulding (S-RIM) are advanced variations of the Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM) process used to produce high-strength polyurethane components. These technologies enable footwear manufacturers to create lightweight yet structurally strong parts…
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Multi-Color and Multi-Component Sole Moulding in Footwear
Introduction Multi-color and multi-component sole moulding has become one of the most important technologies in modern footwear manufacturing. Instead of producing different sole parts separately and bonding them later, manufacturers can mould multiple colors and materials directly in one moulding…
