Samples of a unique foamed polylactic acid (PLA) produced by Hemcell. The PLA is prepared with CO2, so that when moulded, the CO2 causes the plastic to foam and fill the cavity. This saves material, reduces weight, and offers some moulding opportunities due to the unique behaviour of foamed plastic.

Expanded foam packaging produced with Kaneka polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) bio-based and biodegradable polyester. The packaging is recyclable and compostable, providing an alternative to fossil-based expanded polypropylene (EPP) and expanded polystyrene (EPS).

A Decathlon trainer with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) foam midsole. The textile upper is placed in the mould along with the durable TPU outer sole, and over-moulded with TPU using Mucell physical foam technology. This creates a lightweight and durable shoe with excellent rebound and recovery.

Circle Supernatural running show with thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-TPA) foam midsole made with Arkema Pebx Rnew, a partially bio-based elastomer. The knitted textile upper is placed in the mould along with the durable TPE outer sole, and over-moulded with TPE using Mucell physical foam technology. This creates a lightweight and durable shoe with excellent rebound and recovery.