BASF will reveal its 100% fully recyclable Elastollan thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) concept shoes co-created with Li-Ning, a leading Chinese sports brand at CHINAPLAS 2024.

With the high-performance material solution Elastollan, the fully TPU concept shoes provide design freedom. It is also light and comfortable, yet possesses excellent mechanical properties including durability and slip resistance.

“The partnership between Li-Ning and BASF demonstrates how we can create a win-win situation to attain the business and sustainability goals of the footwear segment,” said Marilyn Lye, Vice President, Performance Materials Asia Pacific, BASF. “The advanced technologies and recycling materials that we bring to the concept shoes are good examples to show to the entire footwear production value chain advancing in its sustainability journey.”

Through this collaboration with BASF, Li-Ning looks forward to providing sports enthusiasts with professional product experience and sports experience, and at the same time, jointly exploring the feasibility of total recyclability of footwear. Li-Ning has always pursued breakthroughs and innovations in the field of sports science and technology.