Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, has announced a strategic partnership with Movmenta, a cutting-edge sports-tech company developing tailored IoT solutions for the sport industry.

As part of this collaboration, Arkema will be responsible for promoting Movmenta’s SOLLO smart sensor technology, a battery-free solution seamlessly embedded into the soles of running shoes, offering real time performance insights for consumers.

Athletic footwear sales have grown sharply in recent years, as consumers increasingly prioritize their health and exercise. Building on this trend, Movmenta’s SOLLO smart sensor technology now enables athletes and sports enthusiasts to measure sole absorption and wear evolution in real time, to optimize their training strategies and prevent injuries. The sensor works without battery, weighs just 1,5g and can be integrated seamlessly into the soles of running shoes offering a smooth experience for the runner.

The sensor is connected to an app, enabling a communication channel between the sports brand and the runner to provide advice, better understanding of athlete’s behaviors, and guide footwear users to a suitable recycling option when it is time to replace them.

“This partnership is a new step forward in our ambition to bring smart and innovative solutions to the sports and lifestyle markets. By combining Movmenta’s sensor technology with Arkema’s global reach and materials expertise, we are unlocking new possibilities for improving performance and circular design in footwear,” Jerome Allanic, Global Market Director for Sports & Consumer, High Performance Polymers at Arkema, said.

“The partnership marks a transformative moment for Movmenta and major leap forward in wearable sport technology. Movmenta’s sensors technology coupled with Arkema’s reach and expertise will open the door to a new era of real time performance insights and redefine how brands connect with their customers,” Ofir Dagan, CEO and Co-founder of Movmenta, added.

The SOLLO smart sensor technology, which operates without a battery offers unprecedented visibility into product lifecycle and user experience.