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Why silicone additives can extend shoe lifespan

Silicone additives can prolong the service life of shoes.

It is mainly due to their unique properties and significant effects in shoe material applications. The following is a detailed analysis of this phenomenon:

1.Performance characteristics of silicone additives

Wear resistance improvement: Silicone additives, especially the branch of wear-resistant agents, focus on enhancing their wear resistance based on the general characteristics of silicone additives. This characteristic makes the shoe material more durable when subjected to friction, thereby extending the service life of the shoes.

Interface compatibility improvement: Silicone additive can improve the interface compatibility of non-polar inorganic minerals and organic compounds, playing a wetting role. In the manufacturing process of shoe materials, this helps to enhance the bonding force between various material layers and reduce delamination or wear problems caused by incompatible interfaces.

Lubrication and flowability: Silicone additives also have certain lubrication and flowability, which helps improve the flowability and demolding performance of shoe materials during processing, increase production efficiency, and reduce material damage caused by improper processing.

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2. The effect of silicone additives in the application of shoe materials

Improving the wear resistance of shoe materials: Silicone additives are widely used in shoe materials such as TPR, EVA, TPU, and rubber soles. These additives can significantly improve the wear resistance of shoe materials, making shoes less prone to wear and tear during long-term wearing and walking, thereby extending their service life.

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Improving the comfort and practicality of shoe materials: In addition to wear resistance, silicone additives also help improve the softness, elasticity, and other properties of shoe materials, enhancing the comfort and practicality of shoes. This makes the shoes more ergonomically designed, reducing foot fatigue and injury caused by discomfort during wear.

Enhancing the stability of shoe materials: The addition of silicone additives can also enhance the stability of shoe materials and reduce material deformation or aging problems caused by environmental factors such as temperature and humidity changes. This helps maintain the original shape and performance of the shoes, extending their lifespan.

3. Finally

In summary, the reason why silicone additive can extend the service life of shoes is mainly because they can significantly improve the wear resistance of shoe materials, improve interface compatibility, enhance lubricity and flowability. These performance improvements make shoes more durable, comfortable, and practical during manufacturing and use, thereby extending the overall lifespan of the shoes. Therefore, silicone additives have broad application prospects and important application value in the field of shoe material manufacturing.