Microfiber – best shoe lining material

Microfiber Is a synthetic substitute for natural leather, microfiber based. It is very important not to confuse here: artificial and synthetic leather - different concepts. The difference comes from the definitions of these materials. Any artificial material is obtained by physical modification of natural raw materials.

Artificial materials are materials, which are based on substances, created by nature. Man does not create them himself, but only in a different way "packs" into a finished product, while obtaining materials with new properties. Synthetic materials are created by man from substances, produced by himself, such do not exist in nature. Examples are viscose rayon - rayon, cellulose-derived, or nylon - synthetic fiber, human-synthesized polymer.

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According to the textbook "Commodity Science and Expertise of Leather and Footwear" (ed. A.F. Shepeleva, AND. A. Pechenezhskaya, 2001-2004biennium) soft artificial and synthetic leather – these are materials, replacing natural leather for the upper and lining of shoes, which are obtained by impregnating fibrous substrates and applying a topcoat from polymer compositions. From the totality of artificial soft leather for shoes, synthetic, impregnation of bases and application of coatings on which is carried out during the synthesis of the porous structure of polyurethane. So these materials are close to natural skin and hygienic properties..

In a short terminological dictionary "Shoes and leather" (ed. B.Ya.. Krasnova, 2000 g.) the following definition is given: artificial leather – general material definition, having an appearance and some consumer properties, close to natural leather, and in a narrower sense it is material, in which a polymer coating is applied to a textile base.

Now back to microfiber. It is composed of ultra-fine fibers (thickness 0.5-1.5 microns, diameter 0,5 dtex) microfibrillar structure. It was their application that made it possible to form nonwoven fabrics, which imitate the appearance and consumer properties of such materials as genuine leather, suede leather, nubuck, velours.

In this way, microfiber, created from substances that do not exist in nature, refers to synthetic materials on a non-woven base. The most important advantages of nonwovens made from ultrafine fibers include high air- and vapor permeability, low bulk density and at the same time high strength, excellent textile neck and softness, good physiological and mechanical properties, high wear resistance and water repellency.

As for the microfiber, which is used in the shoe industry, then to its undoubted advantages it is necessary to add a highly simulated microporous structure and versatility of application in the production of all types of sports and casual shoes. Besides, special tests confirm, that microfiber has high strength, resistance to chemical and light influences, although the resulting microfiber strand of polyester and polyamide is about a hundred times thinner than a human hair!

Microfiber is called a breathable material and this gives it a number of advantages over different types of leatherette, and in front of natural leather:

• The appearance of such leather does not differ from natural (neither with the front, neither on the other side). If desired from her, you can create any textures and colors, what is difficult to achieve when making natural material. This aspect is very attractive to designers.;
• Microfiber surpasses natural leather in many quality indicators, namely: resistance to water absorption, ability to "breathe" (it makes it warm in frost and does not heat up in the heat), resistance to abrasion and stretching, color fastness;
• This skin is odorless, does not emit harmful vapors, does not paint objects on contact, is lightweight, is environmentally friendly;
• Attractive price factor, compared to genuine leather;
• Moral aspect:production of quality, aesthetically pleasing leatherette helps preserve the life of animals. Such leather can be produced in any quantity.

Becomes obvious, that the increase in the use of microfiber in the manufacture of wholesale children's shoes is more than justified, as with the economic, and from an aesthetic and functional point of view. Products, made of microfiber with strict adherence to technology, meets all sanitary and hygienic and consumer requirements.

Quality raw materials, observance of production rules and the good faith of the manufacturer together guarantee safety, comfort and durability of products, made from microfiber. Well, in conclusion, in an age of many discoveries, not only fashionable, but it is also very useful to keep up with the times and apply new technologies in everyday life.

Microfiber Shoes – environmentally friendly and safe

Production and technological department of JSC "PTK" Moderam "presented a new development of light low shoes of the SPACE series, model STB-02B.

The uniqueness of this shoe model lies not only in its attractive design and unrivaled light weight, which distinguish all models of our new SPACE series, but also the use of modern shoe material as the main material of the upper – microfiber.

This material is based on polyamide (nylon) fiber, which in their structure are close to natural leather fibers. The material looks like nubuck (natural leather with a velvety surface, without any coatings and top layer). Also, microfiber versions available with polyurethane coating, such materials are similar in appearance to natural leather with a natural face layer.

What are the benefits of microfiber shoes?

1. Unlike ordinary PU or PVC artificial leather or composite leather – vapor microfiber and moisture permeable, which is confirmed by test reports for compliance with European standards. In terms of vapor permeability, microfiber is not inferior to high-quality natural leather. This ensures wearing comfort throughout the entire work shift..
2. Microfiber shoes are washable (at temperatures up to 40 FROM) – it will not lose shape or collapse.
3. Microfiber shoes are resistant to chemicals and do not require as careful maintenance as leather, not afraid of detergents and getting wet
4. The top of the shoe does not jar when temperature and humidity changes, what sometimes happens with genuine leather products
5. Microfiber shoes for long periods of time in a humid environment, unlike skin, it is not subject to decay and does not lose its shape (not stretchable).
6. Microfiber shoes have high environmental and hygienic properties, prevents the growth of bacteria, maintains the health of the skin of the feet and prevents odors from forming inside the shoes after prolonged use.
7. Microfiber uncoated (nubuck-like) provides a very high bond strength between the upper and the molded polyurethane sole. According to the test results, the bond strength of the sole with the upper of the shoe is 100 N / cm. (For comparison, the best performance in leather shoes rarely exceeds 90-95 N / cm. According to the standard requirements of TR CU 019/2011 this indicator must be at least 45 N / cm.)

For a manufacturer, the use of microfiber in production also provides a number of advantages..

Natural leathers often have hidden blemishes, which can only come to light at the final stages of production, which leads to additional losses for the manufacturer. Manual labor is involved in cutting natural leather, since the skin is uneven in area, have an uneven configuration and uneven thickness and quality.

When using microfiber, it is possible to use automated equipment, increasing productivity and production efficiency, costs are reduced due to the uniform quality of the material over the entire area and the reduction of waste during production, the percentage of materials used increases, which will ultimately have a positive effect on the price for the end consumer.

Besides, microfiber is an environmentally friendly product. In the production of natural leather, if technology is not followed, Finished leather may contain some chromium IV, which is highly toxic and unsafe substance. There are no traces of chromium in microfiber.

Microfiber - These are the finest fibers frompolyester orpolyamide,

which are used in the production of woven and knitted fabrics. Give the base softness, lightness and functionality. Microfiber is highly durable, resistance to chemical and light influences, this material is washable.

Special tests confirm, that such material is very durable, in addition, evenly distributes static electricity (unlike flock, whose villi work like small antennas). The resulting microfiber strand of polyester and polyamide is about a hundred times thinner than a human hair! These are the finest fibers made of polyester or polyamide, which are used in the production of woven and knitted fabrics. Give fabrics softness, lightness and functionality.

Microfiber leather called breathable consumers, due to which it has a number of advantages as compared to other types of leather. deputy, and in front of natural leather.

High-techMF leather production, allows you to create materials more suitable for production: sports equipment, shoe, car seats, upholstery of upholstered furniture in comparison with natural leather.

• The appearance of such leather does not differ from natural (neither front nor back). And if you wish ,you can create any textures and colors of the material, what is difficult to achieve when making natural products. This aspect is very attractive to designers with their endless imagination..
• For many quality indicatorsMF leather surpasses natural ( resistance to water absorption; ability to "breathe" (which makes it warm in frost and does not heat up in the heat); resistance to abrasion and stretching; color fastness.
• This skin is odorless, does not emit harmful vapors, does not paint objects on contact, is lightweight, is environmentally friendly.
• Very attractive price factor compared to natures. skin.
• moral aspect: Quality production, aesthetically pleasing leather. deputy contributes to the preservation of animal life (which I grow ,what to kill after). Such leather can be produced in any quantity.
• In the age of high technologies and many discoveries, it is fashionable to keep up with the times, using new technologies in everyday life.

Shoe leather with microfiber:

1. Highly simulated microporous structure and good mechanical and physical properties.

2. Resistance to the external environment, water repellency, better breathability (breathable skin effect) compared to genuine leather: Suitable for all types of sports and casual shoes.

Upholstery leather with microfiber:

1. Softness of skin and sophistication of touch.

2. Resistance to the external environment, moisture resistance.

3. Suitable for all types of cutting and processing, used instead of natural leather for the production of high quality furniture.

Car leather with microfiber:

No fumes and odor.

Natural texture, stable color, easy cleaning and good resistance to light and the environment.

Microfiber (microfiber)

- the finest fibers, industrially created from which they create the finest yarn of a new generation. It was developed in Japan back in 1985 year and was used for quite a long time only for the production of waterproof clothing.

IN 1991 Swiss scientists managed to improve it - cut it into 8 identical sectors with wedge-shaped edges - “cut” microfiber.

The new microfiber had a number of unique properties and advantages and expanded the field of its use..

Modern technologies make it possible to separate an individual fiber not only into 8, but also on 16 or 25 wedge-shaped fibers. The type of cut affects the quality of the tissue and its characteristics.. The smaller the sector thickness, the softer and more delicate the fabric. This makes it possible to develop materials for various purposes..

High quality modern microfiber weighs only 6 grams at length 100 000 meters. It is in 100 times thinner than a human hair, and c 10 times thinner than the fiber of natural silk.

At the moment, microfiber materials are made, imitating natural leather and its derivatives, e.g. nubuck and split leather. In addition to external similarity, synthetic material (eco leather) carries the quality characteristics of natural material, in many respects even surpassing the indicators of natural leather:

• the appearance of the synthetic material completely repeats the appearance of the leather (as with the front, and from the seamy sides;
• the material "breathes" – is vapor and breathable due to the simulated microporous structure;
• has a high air capacity, which creates good thermal insulation in shoes for the cool season;
• not subject to shrinkage;
• performs well in tensile tests (to 17,8 kgf at sample thickness 0.9mm – 1mm);
• performs well in bending tests ( 50000 cycles);
• unpretentious in care;
• more resistant to abrasion (in comparison with the analogue made of genuine leather);
• lighter material (in comparison with the analogue made of genuine leather);
• more resistant to chemical, light exposure and temperature changes (in comparison with the analogue made of genuine leather).

The relative disadvantages of microfiber products(eco-leather) can be attributed to a higher cost compared to analogues made of artificial materials, due to the complexity of production technology

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