What drives the material choice in sports footwear?

When it comes to sports footwear, materials are required to ensure lightness, flexibility, structural support and responsiveness.

These properties are essential to meet the high standards of designers and athletes, enabling footwear to deliver speed, control and reactivity with every movement.

Xenia has developed a range of materials that redefines lightness, without sacrificing mechanical and functional performance.

XELIGHT^®

XTREME LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS

**Based on PEBA, XELIGHT^® is Xenia’s range of ultralight thermoplastic composites designed for the sports and athletic footwear industry.**

Thanks to their elastic structure and lightness, these materials represent the ideal solution for applications that require agility, responsiveness and freedom of movement.

MATERIALS PROPERTIES

Lightness

Engineered with Xenia’s SuperLight Technology, these materials deliver densities as low as 0.87 g/cm³ without compromising on mechanical strength.

Flexibility

Thanks to their flexibility, XELIGHT^® adapt seamlessly to natural movements, delivering both dynamic performance and superior comfort.

Energy Return

Xelight^® optimized flexural response with low energy dispersion ensures superior rebound, boosting propulsion and maintaining performance over time.

Impact Resistance

Their impact resistance, even at low temperatures, ensures effective energy absorption and dissipation, as well as increased durability, providing protection and support during activity.