Applications of Different Textile Materials in Footwear Manufacturing

Abstract

In shoe making the principal mode of employment of textiles is the lining of shoes. A Significant amount of energy and electricity are consumed during the fabrication and processing of textile materials. Because of the infinite variety of weaves colours patterns and special features of textiles play important role in footwear design. In sports shoes manufacturing fabrics of the types woven knitted and nonwoven are used. Textiles made of bamboo fibres as footwear material shoes better performance than cotton fibres. The use of technical textiles in footwear plays an important role. When synthetic materials are used in footwear they play the role of lightweight and higher level of breathability. For the selection of protective footwear fabrics, the thermo conductive properties play an important role. Footwear textiles made of different fibres have their own look and physical properties. Use of micro porous membrane is breathable to provide comfort for functional footwear and safety to the wearer.