Plastics for Luxury Products

To a Higher Level

The footwear industry is constantly exploring new opportunities while pushing the boundaries of design: the exquisite quality of the luxury segment is now combined with the comfort and innovative design popularized by the casual and athletic sectors.

API supports its customers by continuously improving its materials and color expertise while ensuring optimum design flexibility and allowing designers to express their visions by creating and realizing new shapes, color effects and stylish lines.

We are tremendously proud of our leadership position in the luxury footwear market. It is a recognition earned thanks to our continued focus on material development and product quality, combined with our fast and flexible service.
Giancarlo Busa Global Industry Leader TPE Footwear

Unique Color Capabilities for Exceptional Shoe Designs

All API products benefit from our unparalleled expertise in color development. We have developed these capabilities by investing in technology and nurturing experienced specialists, allowing imagination to come to life in vivid tones or subtle nuances. API’s prowess translates into a high degree of color customization, whether by developing customized hues or through color matching.

Our APICOLOR™ portfolio of color solutions applies to masterbatches as well as color compounds, meaning API’s customers benefit from both product consistency and manufacturing flexibility.

MIDSOLE Solution:

APILON™ 52 LIGHT

Our new lightweight APILON™ 52 LIGHT TPU provides an outstanding combination of performance, aesthetics and, most importantly, lightness. The material is particularly suitable for outsole and midsole applications thanks to its soft touch and pleasing aesthetics combined with a low density that guarantees comfort and performance. APILON™ 52 LIGHT is an expanded TPU that can be recycled even after foaming and expanding, contributing to its high degree of sustainability.

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MATERIAL FAMILY	SERIES	APPLICATIONS	MAIN FEATURES	ASPECTS	PROPERTIES hardness (ShA) ASTM D972	Density (g/cm³) ASTM D2240	Abrasion resistance (mm³)
APILON™ 52	A	Outsole	Excellent mechanical properties	Gloss finish	45 - 85	1,14 - 1,18	40 - 70
	FA	Outsole	High brightness	Gloss finish	55 - 85	1,16 - 1,18	50 - 80
	MA	Outsole	Easy processability	Gloss finish	55 - 85	1,19 - 1,21	50 - 90
	11	Outsole	High rubbery touch - Mill able product	Matt finish	50 - 70	1,00 - 1,05	50 - 120
	13	Outsole welt	Rubbery touch - Mill able product - Suitable for stitching	Matt finish	60 - 80	1,05 - 1,08	50 - 100
	15	Outsole	Rubbery touch	Semi-matt finish	60 - 80	1,07 - 1,10	50 - 100
	LIGHT	Outsole	Low density - Velvet touch - Recyclable	Matt finish	40 - 60	0,60	<250
	EXP	Midsoles	Low density - Velvet touch - Recyclable	Matt finish	20 - 50	0,35 -0,50	na
	D	Heel	Excellent abrasion resistance	Gloss finish	50 - 80	1,2	<50
APIFIVE™	1.2	Outsole	Low density - Rubbery touch - Mill able product	Matt finish	50 - 60	0,45	<200
	1.4	Outsole, midsole	Low density - Rubbery touch - Mill able product	Matt finish	45-50	0,35	<250
	1.4 SOFT	Outsole	High rubbery touch	Matt finish	40	0,35	<300
APILON™ 52 BIO	DB	Outsole	Bio based content - Good mechanical properties - Good surface finish	Gloss finish	60 - 80	1,21 - 1,23	<100
APILON™ 52 BIO	ALLOY	Outsole	Bio based content - Rubbery touch - High processability	Matt finish	55 - 85	1,16	<200

The Natural Choice

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