The rise of ETPU: DL FOAM

Dami, a historic sole manufacturer in the Marche region with over half a century of history, has established itself as a national benchmark in green research and technology applied to the production of shoe soles. The company has successfully combined manufacturing tradition with a business model that focuses on people, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation.
In a constantly evolving industrial landscape, the announcement of the partnership between Dami and Gruppo Meccaniche Luciani- MinervaHub marks a step of exceptional strategic importance. The collaboration is aimed at the production and marketing of ETPU-DL FOAM, one of the first SCF (Super Critical Foam) products produced in Europe. The Meccaniche Luciani Group, with its fifty-year expertise in mold production and the creation of EVA, TPU, and rubber soles, is part of the MinervaHub Group, an innovative Italian industrial company specializing in high-end fashion accessories. This collaboration is the result of a synergistic process between the two partners that identify the extraordinary potential of ETPU-DL FOAM for the future of the footwear industry.
As a matter of fact, this material is destined to revolutionize the whole sector. Its technical characteristics are:
• 100% Recyclable: A fundamental attribute that addresses the urgent need for low-environmental- impact materials.
• Ultra-lightweight and High-Performance: Its dynamic properties guarantee an expansive power that ensures fluidity and hyper-light flexibility with every step.
• SCF Process: The Super Critical Foam technology gives the material an optimized cellular structure, enhancing comfort, durability, and energy return.
Thecollaborationbetween Damiand Gruppo Meccaniche Luciani – MinervaHub is part of a development process that is attentive to the environment, people, and the community. This positioning consolidates the Italian leadership in offering cutting-edge materials for the premium footwear industry.

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