Super Tuff is a non-woven reinforcement material is commonly used in shoes to reinforce areas prone to stress and tearing such as behind eyelets under suede material. The eyelet reinforcing material is called Super-Tuff. Super-Tuff is often found reinforcing punched hole eyelets or riveted eyelets on shoes. This material is a thin non-woven laminated fabric that can be cut but is very difficult to tear.
- What it is:
- A non-woven fabric made from a core of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and a PA (polyamide) sheath bonded by thermal processes.
It often has a self-adhesive backing making it easy to handle for shoemaking. - How it's used:
- Reinforcement:
- It's placed inside the shoe behind the punched holes for eyelets and near metal hardware.
Super Tuff
is a non-woven reinforcement material is commonly used in shoes to reinforce areas prone to stress and tearing such as behind eyelets under suede material.
The eyelet reinforcing material is called Super-Tuff. Super-Tuff is often found reinforcing punched hole eyelets or riveted eyelets on shoes. This material is a thin non-woven laminated fabric that can be cut but is very difficult to tear.
A non-woven fabric made from a core of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and a PA (polyamide) sheath bonded by thermal processes.
It often has a self-adhesive backing making it easy to handle for shoemaking.
It's placed inside the shoe behind the punched holes for eyelets and near metal hardware.
Its primary function is to prevent these areas from ripping under stress from lacing and general wear.
It absorbs glue effectively ensuring a strong and lasting bond with other shoe components.
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