Advantages of Silicone Replaces Water-based Printing Materials In The Shoe Upper Printing
Silicone replaces water-based printing materials in the upper printing, which has the following unique advantages:
1. High adhesion and durability
Strong adhesion: Silicone can firmly adhere to various upper materials (such as leather, textiles, synthetic materials) and is not easy to fall off.
Abrasion resistance: Silicone printing has excellent wear resistance, suitable for uppers that are frequently rubbed, and the pattern is not easy to wear or fade.
2. Softness and comfort
High elasticity: Silicone printing is soft and elastic, and can bend with the upper without cracking, maintaining the integrity of the pattern.
Comfortable touch: The surface of silicone printing is smooth and will not cause discomfort to the wearer's skin.
3. Weather resistance and environmental protection
High and low temperature resistance: Silicone can still maintain its performance under extreme temperatures and is suitable for outdoor footwear.
UV resistance: Silicone printing is not easy to fade or age due to sunlight.
Environmentally friendly and non-toxic: Silicone materials meet environmental protection standards and are harmless to the human body.
4. Rich design effects
Strong three-dimensional effect: Silicone printing can achieve a three-dimensional effect, enhance the layering and texture of the upper design.
Bright colors: Silicone materials can be mixed with a variety of colors, and the colors are long-lasting and bright.
Transparent and luminous effects: Silicone can achieve transparent or luminous effects to meet personalized design needs.
5. Waterproof and easy to clean
Waterproof performance: Silicone printing has good waterproofness and is suitable for sports shoes and outdoor shoes.
Easy to clean: The surface of silicone is smooth, stains are not easy to penetrate, and it is easy to clean.
6. High production efficiency
Quick curing: Silicone can be quickly cured by heating, which is suitable for large-scale production.
Simple process: Silicone printing technology is mature and can be directly applied to existing production lines.
7. Application cases
Sports shoes: Nike, Adidas and other brands have widely used silicone printing to improve the functionality and aesthetics of the upper.
Fashion shoes: Silicone printing is used to achieve personalized design, such as three-dimensional logos, pattern decorations, etc.