Make a Smaller Footprint with Sustainable Insoles

Sustainability at the Source

We believe in delivering the ultimate in insole comfort, performance, and support – while also providing sustainable insoles that both footwear brands and customers can feel good about. Our commitment to sustainability doesn’t just include using plant-based materials – it starts right at the source.

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Sustainably Sourced Propanediol

Our proprietary PU foams are made with up to 60% Susterra® propanediol, made from U.S. industrial field corn. Susterra is partnered with the Truterra® program, supporting regenerative practices like no-till farming, crop rotation, and reduced fertilizer and pesticide use.

Susterra Bio-propanediol

Susterra Bio-propanediol

 

Susterra uses the dent corn to create Susterra bio-propanediol, which replaces some of the main petrochemical ingredients in traditional polyurethane, saving carbon emissions and non-renewable energy use. This remarkable compound uniquely enhances our foam with more durable, flexible material properties.

Benefits of Bio-Propanediol

*Based on a peer-reviewed 2024 life cycle assessment, comparing cradle-to-gate production of 100% Susterra bio-propanediol to petroleum-based BDO.

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Less Material Waste With Poured PU

INSITE insoles using Levation PU foams are poured or injected into molds, rather than being die-cut from PU sheets. The result is almost no industrial scraps, reducing material waste and increasing manufacturing efficiency.

Cleaner Colors With Solution-Dyed Textiles

INSITE® top cover textiles are made with DuraDye™ fabrics, which produce bold, long-lasting colors using a cleaner, more sustainable solution-dye coloring process.

The DuraDye™ process adds color to the raw materials (PET pellets) as they are being melted and spun into yarn. This eliminates the need for a dye bath after the fabric is woven, resulting in 99% less water waste, plus additional power and CO2 savings.

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Take your footwear cushioning to the next level and take advantage of our innovative materials and data-driven applications.