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What are Gumboots made of ?

If you’ve come to this page, you are probably familiar with what gumboots are and the need for high quality, waterproof boots. But, have you stopped to think, what are rain boots made of?  Well, most waterproof boots are made from either natural rubber or polyvinyl chlor... Read More

4 Key Benefits of Using PVC in the World of Footwear Manufacturing

The world of shoe design and manufacturing has developed considerably over the last two centuries. Gone are the days of having a single cobbler servicing an entire town. The industrialisation of the industry has brought in many changes, from how shoes are made to the sel... Read More

Ideal Material for FOOTWEAR Industrial

The footwear industry requires materials with high mechanical resistance, efficiency in processing, innovation and superior appearance. PVC compounds are tailor-made to meet these demands. The formulation of PVC compounds corresponds t... Read More

PVC’s History

The very first time PVC was discovered was by accident in 1872 by the by the German chemist, Eugen Baumann. It was synthesized as a flask of vinyl chloride was left exposed to sunlight where it polymerized. In the late 1800s a group of... Read More