TPE Insole Material | Soft, Elastic, and Lightweight Cushioning for Comfortable Footwear

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Soft TPE-S compounds designed for shoe insoles and cushion pads.
Excellent rebound, smooth surface, and durable comfort for everyday and sport footwear.

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TPE Insole Material

Soft and elastic TPE-S compounds for comfortable shoe insoles and cushion pads.

Designed for direct injection or co-molded insole systems in sports shoes, casual footwear, and comfort sandals.
Provide superior softness, rebound, and long-lasting resilience for lightweight, flexible shoes.

TPE Insole Material – Soft Cushioning Compound

Soft Cushioning
High Rebound
Lightweight
PVC-Free
Shore 45A–70A

Where This TPE Is Used

TPE insole compounds are typically used in:

Sports and running shoes – elastic cushioning and energy return
Casual and comfort shoes – soft rebound and long-term flexibility
Sandals and slippers – lightweight and anti-slip insole layers

Compared with EVA or PU foam, TPE-S insoles provide better rebound stability, easier processing, and improved recyclability while maintaining excellent comfort.

Key Advantages of TPE for Insoles

Soft comfort – smooth surface, elastic and pleasant underfoot feel
High rebound – effective energy return and compression recovery
Lightweight density – around 0.95 g/cm³, reducing total shoe weight
Excellent colorability – easy to pigment and match with upper tones
Good bonding compatibility – can co-mold with EVA or PU foam

TPE Insole Key Features: softness, rebound, lightweight

Typical Grades for TPE Insoles

Grade	Hardness	Key Performance	Typical Use
TPE-S 55A	55A	Ultra-soft, elastic cushioning, smooth surface	Comfort and fashion insoles
TPE-S 60A	60A	Balanced softness and rebound, good flowability	Sports and casual shoe insoles
TPE-S 65A	65A	Firm support, good compression set, recyclable	Work and outdoor shoe insoles

Note: Grades and hardness are for reference. Custom colors, hardness and bonding performance can be tailored.

Processing & Production Method

These TPE compounds are suitable for:

Injection molding of insoles and pads with fine surface detail
Co-molding with EVA or PU foam for hybrid comfort systems
Recommended melt temperature: 170–190 °C depending on hardness

Application Gallery

Examples of soft TPE insole parts and structures:

Target Footwear Markets

Comfort, casual, and sport shoe manufacturers
OEM and ODM factories across Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia, India)
Expanding exports to Europe, CIS, and South America for soft eco-friendly insoles

Chemdo provides TPE insole materials to global footwear producers, with proven performance and stable supply worldwide.