ZOTEK®PEBA foam ULTIMATE LIGHT-WEIGHT FOAM

ZOTEK®PEBA foam is a light weight closed-cell crosslinked foam based on Pebax®, a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from Arkema.

ZOTEK®PEBA foam combines the outstanding mechanical properties of Pebax® with the benefits of the unique Zotefoams nitrogen saturation foaming process.

Key benefits of ZOTEK®PEBA foam

• Ultra light weight
• Excellent energy return
• Soft touch / comfort
• Outstanding properties at low temperature
• Good cushioning
• Anti-slip / high friction
• Outstanding shape recovery
• Impact protection
• Elasticity
• Good thermal insulation
• Superior tear resistance
• Abrasion resistance
• Low compression set
• Easy to thermoform and over-mould
• Waterproof
• UV stable
• Breathable (option grade)
• Bio Based (option grade)

ZOTEK®PEBA foam Range

A very unique range of high performance foams is under development. This includes a variety of densities and properties and special grades: breathable, anti-static and bio based using Pebax Rnew.

Our first commercial grade is ZOTEK®PEBA foam M55 NL (density 55kg/m3).

Sample quantities of other densities and grades are available on request.

ZOTEK®PEBA foam Applications

Applications for these new unique materials are wide and varied due to the numerous properties of the ZOTEK®PEBA foam range. They are found in the following markets:

• Footwear
• Sports and Leisure
• Clothing
• Medical

Timberland was the first brand to use ZOTEK®PEBA foam in a multi-sport boot: The LiteTrace™ - ZOTEK®PEBA foam was 20 percent lighter, more durable and resistant to temperature change.

See our ZOTEK®PEBA foam footwear data sheet

The Zotefoams Difference

Products

Zotefoams is using its unique nitrogen expansion technology to foam a variety of advanced polymers, many of which have never been foamed before. The materials such as PVDF and Polyamide are classified under the ZOTEK® brand.

This unique process produces foams with exceptional cell size uniformity, low odour / high purity and outstanding physical attributes. The AZOTE range of foams is produced from a wide range of polymers, including LDPE, HDPE and PP, as well as EVA copolymers.

Products are available in special grades with flame retardant additives (for the construction and aerospace industries), conductive or static dissipitave properties (for electronics manufacturing and packaging). Foams are produced in a wide density range from 15kg/m³ (1lbs/ft³) up to 120kg/m³ (7.5lbs/ft³).

Zotefoams is using its unique nitrogen expansion technology to foam a variety of advanced polymers, many of which have never been foamed before. The materials such as PVDF, PSU, PPSU, Polyamide and Silicone are classified under the ZOTEK® brand.

By foaming these polymers, Zotefoams adds light weight, buoyancy, flexibility and vastly improved thermal insulation to the original polymers inherent properties.

The Foam Technologists Zotefoams plc is the world's leading manufacturer of cross-linked block foams. Its products are used in a wide range of markets including sports and leisure, packaging, transport, healthcare, toys, building, marine and the military. Through a unique production process, the Company produces foams that have controlled properties and are of a strength, consistency, quality and purity superior to foams produced by other methods.