Applications of footwear in sports textiles include the development of light, flexible, and strong fabric components that provide improved comfort, support, and sport performance. Sports textiles have made significant contributions to the footwear & apparel industry.
The major sports textile technologies employed in Footwear are knitted uppers, spacer fabrics, mesh development, laminated textiles, and abrasion-resistant coatings. The source materials like polyester, nylon, and elastane blends are designed for their application in sports footwear and impact sports.
Sports textiles are widely used in sports shoes, running shoes, and athletic shoes for their uppers, linings, insoles, padding, and support areas. The breathability, flexibility, and shock-absorbing properties of sports textiles make them highly suitable for athletic shoes.
Applications of sports textile footwear include engineered knit uppers, breathable linings, reinforced areas, and lightweight cushioning layers in the performance, casual, and lifestyle segments.