Mondial Suole Takes New Steps in Footwear Comfort with iTen® Shoe Sole Brand

The new product range utilizes Dow Chemical's ENERLYTE™ system to deliver advanced ergonomics and comfort.

Mondial Suole, an Italian shoe sole manufacturer, has launched iTen®, a new shoe sole brand specially equipped with features to provide maximum comfort for wearers across various walking conditions. Produced using Dow Chemical's ENERLYTE™ Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer material, the iTen® product range features lightness, high energy return, softness and durability. Designed for the active consumer, iTen® balances ergonomics and comfort sensation, fully addressing the most pressing market demands for shoe comfort and performance. The use of ENERLYTE™, a water-based polyurethane sole system, ensures these soles are environmentally friendly. Gianfranco Doria, CEO of Mondial Suole, said: "Mondial Suole is proud to present iTen®, a new shoe sole and midsole brand that makes a decisive break with the past and will transform the shoe world. iTen® emerged as a result of continuous collaboration with Dow, Mondial's longstanding partner, along with significant investments in research and development, human resources and equipment." Giuliano Tomassi Marinangeli, President of Dow Western Europe and Eastern Europe and General Manager of Dow Italy, said: "I wish to congratulate Mondial Suole on the launch of iTen®, an outstanding shoe sole brand. At Dow, we recognize that collaboration brings innovation, and we will continue to offer our customers our expertise in materials science to help them develop innovations aimed at providing ideal levels of comfort for today's consumers." ENERLYTE™ Polyurethane (PU) Elastomer, a system designed for the active consumer, has enabled the delivery of light, durable, high energy return and soft soles to the athleisure market. Akil Sahiwala, Footwear Marketing Manager at Dow Polyurethane, said: "The composition and structure of ENERLYTE™ enable our customers like Mondial Suole to develop sole systems that expertly combine comfort and performance for growing athleisure market consumers. iTen® is a great example of this! Our goal is to continue offering high-quality sustainable materials and customized solutions to our customers to help them gain competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving sector."