eco.counter
eco.counter

eco.counter

“The green and cost-efficient alternative to thermo sheets”

eco.counter is our sustainable and cost-efficient alternative to traditional thermo sheets. Developed with both environmental impact and production efficiency in mind, eco.counter provides a greener solution with enhanced performance, making it an ideal choice for brands aiming to reduce material waste while optimizing cost in heel counter applications.

Performance Counter

Max. wall-thickness

2.5mm
Performance Application
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Max. wall-thickness

0.9-1.2mm

Performance & Casual Application

(Thermo Sheet Replacement)

Reduced Wall Thickness

from 2.5mm to 1.2mm

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Optimum Hardness

from Shore 95A to Shore 55D

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Reduced Cycle Time

-40%

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Creation of a price competitive product with superior properties specifically engineered for large quantity fashion, lifestyle and performance applications.

 

Part of the performance focused heel counter portfolio of framas group.

  • Green

    Exclusive usage of recycled raw materials as a basis to produce a fully sustainable and perfectly fitting internal heel support.

    ≈ 3.5% material price reduction

  • FAST

    A stiffer compound in combination with a reduced wall thickness results in a significant reduction of the cycle/processing time.

    40% production output increase

  • COST-EFFICIENT

    The synergy of faster cycle times, lower material costs, and a reduced material consumption enables a highly competitive item price

    30% weight & material reduction

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"The green and cost-efficient alternative to thermo sheets"

CONSOLIDATION

Shoe lasts often have a relatively similar heel shape, especially within the company’s own organization. We use this knowledge to determine and derive the optimal heel shape using special 3D analysis tools and algorithms. Combined with the consolidated forecast quantities for the respective lasts, we can effectively cover a large portion of our customer portfolio with minimal effort.

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  • 100% recycled raw materials

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  • Fully recyclable

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  • 0% waste

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  • No additional process steps required

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  • Perfect fit > Design is based on last geometry

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Thermo Sheets
Thermo Sheets
  • < 50 % recycled raw materials

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  • Non-recyclable

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  • 5%-10 % waste > Die cutting required

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  • Additional process steps req > up to 4 more process steps

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  • Inferior fit > Additional process step for thermo-forming

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