Eco-friendly natural PU foam materials – combined with cork and bamboo (2014)
POLIYOU is a PU foam material developed with the concept of environmental protection. It has lightweight, breathability, moisture-wicking, odor-free, and anti-microbial characteristics. POLIYOU has several series, including shock absorption, water resistance, recycled foam, etc. In addition, POLIYOU can add renewable plants such as cork and bamboo.
POLI-CORK® Added Cork Granules
POLI-CORK combines the product of nature, "natural cork," so that the appearance of the foam material
has a noticeable embellishment effect of cork particles. At the same time, it can also be used with
footwear materials to make the product more environmentally friendly and comfortable.
BAMBOO PLIYOU Added bamboo charcoal
Bamboo charcoal is an environmentally friendly material produced from Phyllostachys edulis through a
high-temperature carbonization process. BAMBOO POLIYOU has excellent Odor absorbing, infrared rays, and
warm-keeping functions and releases negative ions and outstanding germproof characteristics to remove
odors lingering in humid environments quickly.
POLI-CORK / BAMBOO POLIYOU Specification
| Item | Unit | POLI-CORK | BAMBOO POLIYOU | Test Method | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15° | 25° | 15° | 25° | |||
| Hardness | TYPE C | 15±3 | 25±3 | 15±3 | 25±3 | ASTM 2240 |
| Thickness | mm | ±0.3 | ±0.3 | ±0.3 | ±0.3 | mm |
| Tensile Strength | Kg/cm2 | 1.6 ↑ | 2.5 ↑ | 1.6 ↑ | 2.5 ↑ | CNS 3553 500mm/min TYPE #2 |
| Elongation | % | 40 ↑ | 50 ↑ | 50 ↑ | 50 ↑ | CNS 3553 500mm/min TYPE #2 |
| Tear Strength | Kg/cm | 0.8 ↑ | 1.25 ↑ | 1.15 ↑ | 1.3 ↑ | CNS 3559 500mm/min TYPE #B |
| Specific Gravity | G/cm3 | 0.13±0.02 | 0.18-0.02 | 0.15±0.03 | 0.18-0.03 | g/cm3 |
| Compression set | % | 30 ↓ | 30 ↓ | 30 ↓ | 30 ↓ | CNS 3560 50±1° x 6hr |
| Shrinkage | % | 5 ↓ | 5 ↓ | 10 ↓ | 10 ↓ | CNS 3560 70±1° x 1hr |
