Revealed! Panoramic view of the application of leveling agents for shoe coatings in the industry

Revealed! Panoramic view of the application of leveling agents for shoe coatings in the industry

Leveling agents for shoe coatings have a wide range of applications and are used throughout multiple links in shoe production and processing to improve the coating quality and performance of shoe surfaces. The following are its main application scenarios and functions:

1. Surface treatment of upper materials

Leather uppers

Function: Leveling agents can improve the flatness of leather surface coatings, eliminate brush marks and orange peel phenomena, and make the leather surface smooth and delicate.

Application scenarios: leather shoes, leather boots, leather sports shoes, etc.

Synthetic leather uppers

Function: Enhance the wear resistance and scratch resistance of synthetic leather coatings, while improving glossiness and simulating the visual effect of natural leather.

Application scenarios: PU synthetic leather, PVC synthetic leather uppers.

Fabric uppers

Function: Leveling agents can improve the coating adhesion on the fabric surface, prevent the coating from falling off, and improve waterproof and anti-fouling properties.

Application scenarios: sports shoes, canvas shoes, etc.

2. Surface treatment of sole materials

Rubber soles

Function: Leveling agents can improve the leveling of rubber sole coatings, reduce bubbles and shrinkage holes, and improve wear resistance and skid resistance.

Application scenarios: outdoor shoes, rain boots, work shoes, etc.

EVA soles

Function: Enhance the flexibility and anti-aging properties of EVA sole coatings, prevent cracking of coatings, and improve the appearance texture.

Application scenarios: casual shoes, sports shoes, etc.

TPU soles

Function: Leveling agents can improve the transparency and glossiness of TPU sole coatings, and improve wear resistance and impact resistance.

Application scenarios: high-end sports shoes, outdoor shoes, etc.

3. Shoe decoration and functional coatings

Decorative coatings

Function: Leveling agents can improve the leveling and glossiness of coatings, make decorative patterns clearer and more three-dimensional, and enhance the visual appeal of shoes.

Application scenarios: fashion shoes, limited edition shoes, etc.

Functional coating

Function: Leveling agent can work synergistically with other functional additives (such as antibacterial agents, mildew inhibitors, flame retardants, etc.) to improve the functionality of footwear.

Application scenarios: antibacterial sports shoes, anti-slip shoes, fire-resistant shoes, etc.

4. Special process application

UV curing coating

Function: Leveling agent can improve the leveling and curing speed of UV curing coating, prevent cracking and shedding of coating, and improve wear resistance and chemical resistance.

Application scenarios: high-end sports shoes, outdoor shoes, etc.

Water-based coating

Function: Leveling agent can improve the leveling and drying speed of water-based coating, reduce bubbles and shrinkage, and meet environmental protection requirements.

Application scenarios: children's shoes, environmentally friendly shoes, etc.

3D printing shoe materials

Function: Leveling agent can improve the roughness of the surface of 3D printing shoe materials, improve surface smoothness and wear resistance, and promote post-processing processes (such as spraying, dyeing, etc.).

Application scenarios: customized sports shoes, personalized shoes, etc.

5. Shoe repair and maintenance

Upper repair

Function: Leveling agent can improve the leveling and adhesion of the repair coating, so that the repaired part can be integrated with the original upper and restore the appearance of the shoes.

Application scenarios: leather shoes, sports shoes, etc.

Sole maintenance

Function: Leveling agent can improve the wear resistance and skid resistance of the sole maintenance coating and extend the service life of the sole.

Application scenarios: repair of various types of sole wear.

6. Other applications

Shoe accessories

Function: Leveling agent can improve the coating quality of accessories such as shoelaces and shoe buckles, improve wear resistance and aesthetics.

Application scenarios: shoelaces, shoe buckles, shoe accessories, etc.

Shoe packaging

Function: Leveling agent can improve the printing quality and glossiness of shoe packaging materials and enhance the visual appeal of packaging.

Application scenarios: shoe boxes, shoe bags, etc.