TECNOGI: Production of sustainable toe caps and counters
With 44 years of experience, TECNOGI of Italy, with its main manufacturing plant in Borgolavezzaro, province of Novara, and other establishments in Hangzhou, China; and Chennai and Agra in India, is one of the global leaders in the development, production and commercialization of toe caps and counters, thermoadhesive reinforcement fabrics and adhesives for the footwear and leather goods industries.
In the course of its productive activity, the Italian company has always focused on preserving the environment and sustainability, managing to offer eco-friendly, recyclable and biodegradable materials.
Beyond the environmental commitment, TECNOGI is a company of permanent innovation and research, which has allowed it to provide the industry with numerous alternatives in terms of characteristics and performance, for different types of products.
Toe caps and counters are fundamental in the assembly of footwear, and the durability and aesthetics of the final product depend on their quality. Its functions of protection and correct conformation to the shapes of the shoe last are linked to the comfort, elegance and performance of the products.
Each line of footwear must have its proper toe cap and counter. Thus, the requirements between a sporty, casual, high heel or safety product are different. For each of them, TECNOGI has the corresponding toe caps and counters.
Within its wide range of shoe toe caps, the TALYN line stands out, made of extruded material, with a "ping-pong" effect and maximum resilience, in soft and rigid versions, with traditional EVA-based adhesive or polyurethane adhesive with two supports.
These toe caps are ecological, produced with recyclable materials and their waste is regenerated and recycled in the manufacturing process. They are recommended for sneakers, children's shoes and high-heeled women's shoes.
The AVANTGARDE White Line belongs to the family of non-woven thermoplastic toe caps, with polyurethane adhesive on one side. Its main feature is a perfect pre-molded with greater shape retention. Recommended for safety, military and hiking footwear.
Among them, the RELION line stands out, ecological and recyclable, produced by extrusion of copolymers, with exceptional mechanical characteristics, which adapt to all footwear that requires high resistance and very durable shape retention. They are recommended for sneakers, boots, casuals, pointed toe-end and opened heel shoes.
Another alternative is the new family of BIOREL counters, produced with biodegradable materials for “environmentally friendly” footwear. They offer greater durability, comfort and also effective shape retention. They meet the biodegradability requirements of CEN EN 13432 and ASTM D 6400.
Through an extensive commercial and service network, TECNOGI supplies the international industry in 70 countries on all continents, where there are representatives and agents available for advice on different products.
Since 2000, the company has been certified UNI EN ISO 9001 (today ISO 9001:2015), in 2009 it was certified in accordance with UNI EN ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) and during 2013 obtained the UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification.
TECNOGI is a member of SATRA -Industrial Research and Development Center- and confirmed its commitment to sustainability and the reduction of environmental impact by obtaining the GRS (Global Recycle Standard) certification.
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