What consumables do shoe factories need?
Shoe factories require various consumables in the production process, which vary depending on the type, material, and production process of the shoes. Here are some common shoe factory consumables:
Upper Material: The upper is the main part of the shoe, and common materials include natural leather (such as cowhide, sheepskin, etc.), artificial leather (such as PU leather, PVC leather, etc.), textile fabrics (such as cotton cloth, nylon cloth, etc.), etc.
Sole material: The sole is the foundation of shoes, and common materials include rubber, EVA, PU, etc.
Insole material: insoles are used to increase the comfort of shoes and absorb sweat from the soles of the feet. Common materials include sponge, EVA, latex, etc.
Heel material: For shoes that require a heel, such as high heels, sloping heels, etc., heel material is required. Common materials include plastic, wood, metal, etc.
Sewing thread: used to sew the upper and sole together, common sewing threads include nylon thread, cotton thread, etc.
Adhesive: Used to bond various parts of shoes together, common adhesives include chloroprene adhesive, polyurethane adhesive, etc.
Shoe last: used to make models of shoes, helping them maintain shape and size.
Other consumables: small accessories such as shoe buckles, eyelets, shoelaces, tongue, as well as cleaning and care agents used for cleaning and maintaining shoes.
It should be noted that different shoe factories may use different consumables according to their own production processes and needs. Therefore, the consumables listed above are not all and are for reference only.
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