Footwear Materials Guides
Practical guides for shoe factories and brands sourcing materials from Jinjiang.
EVA, MD, Rubber or TPU Outsoles: How to Choose for Your Shoe Line
A practical comparison of EVA, MD (Phylon), rubber and TPU soles: weight, wear, grip and where each one fits.
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PU vs Microfiber vs Synthetic Suede: Choosing Upper Materials
What separates PU synthetic leather, microfiber and synthetic suede for shoe uppers, and what to ask before you order.
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How to Source Shoe Materials from Jinjiang: A Buyer's Checklist
Step-by-step checklist for buying soles, uppers, fabrics, insoles and laces from Jinjiang, China, in one inquiry.
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Shoe Mesh Weight Explained: How to Read Grams on a Colour Card
What the gram figure on a shoe mesh card tells you, which unit to check, and how weight changes the upper.
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