Upper Fabrics
The upper of a shoe consists of all parts or sections of the shoe above the sole. These are attached by stitches or more likely moulded to become a single unit then the insole and outsole are attached. Discover our range of upper fabrics for the production of casual, sports and orthopaedic footwear in various compositions, weights, thicknesses and colours.
New Ibis
Orthopaedic Stretch Upper Fabric
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Breathable polyamide stretch material which is two-sided and combined to a high-density foam. It has been developed specifically for the demanding requirements of orthopaedic footwear.
New Ibis is suitable for use as a full vamp and also for the production of orthopaedic devices such as wrist braces.
Breathable polyamide construction
Two-sided stretch for enhanced mobility
Soft and comfortable against the foot
Conforms to foot shape to improve fit
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Colours: Black/Burgundy, Navy/Black, Grey/Black, Brown/Black, Taupe/Black
Dual Interlok/Moldable Foam
Orthopaedic Stretch/Moldable Foam
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Interlok stretch fabric with a specialist thermoformable foam to create a premium laminated sheet material for orthopaedic footwear.
Designed to deliver exceptional comfort, flexibility and durability, the material moulds easily during the manufacturing process while maintaining its shape and performance in use. Its high-stretch construction allows the upper to adapt naturally to the patient's foot, making it ideal for accommodating sensitive areas, deformities and custom orthopaedic applications.
Thermoformable
High stretch
Quality comfort for patients foot
Durable laminated structure
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Colours: Black/Burgundy, Navy/Black, Black/Black, Brown/Black, Beige/Black
Sheet Size: 100×150cm
Nappa Riad
Orthopaedic Stretch Synthetic Leather
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Nappa Riad is a premium synthetic fabric designed for footwear applications where comfort, flexibility and comfort are essential. It features a nappa-style grain with excellent stretch properties, it comfortably adapts to the shape of the foot while maintaining an attractive leather-like appearance.
Nappa Riad can also be laminated to a special heat moldable foam, creating a versatile upper material material suited to orthopaedic and comfort footwear.
Excellent stretch
Soft nappa leather appearance
Comfortable and accommodating fit
Ideal for footwear uppers and stretch panels
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Airnet Base
3D Fabric
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Airnet Base is a high-performance spacer fabric engineered to enhance comfort, breathability and moisture management in footwear applications. Its three-dimensional construction creates an air channel between layers, promoting continuous airflow and helping to regulate temperature within the shoe.
High moisture management
Excellent abrasion resistance
Exceptional breathability and airflow
Soft, comfortable fabric
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Composition: 100% PES
Width: 160cm
Weight: 300 gr/sqm
Airnet Costa
3D Fabric
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Airnet Costa is a high-performance spacer fabric engineered to enhance comfort, breathability and moisture management in footwear applications. Its three-dimensional construction creates an air channel between layers, promoting continuous airflow and helping to regulate temperature within the shoe.
High moisture management
Excellent abrasion resistance
Exceptional breathability and airflow
Soft, comfortable fabric
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Composition: 100% PES
Width: 150cm
Weight: 500 gr/sqm
Airnet Ape Shine
3D Fabric
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Three-dimensional fabric with high resistance thanks to the particular geometric conformation of the external side that enables the creation of uppers and sections of upper for sports, casual and orthopaedic footwear.
High moisture management
Excellent abrasion resistance
Exceptional breathability and airflow
Soft, comfortable fabric
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Composition: 100% PES
Width: 150cm
Weight: 300 gr/sqm
Luxor Reflective
Reflective Fabric
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Reflective fabric of the Luxor range, characterised by glass microspheres immersed in a particular resin and applied on a fabric base. Suitable for use on uppers of sports, casual and childrens orthopaedic footwear.
Reflective materials help increase visibility in low-light conditions, providing an additional level of safety for everyday wear. Their lightweight, flexible construction integrates seamlessly into footwear designs, making them suitable for both functional and aesthetic applications.
Very high refractiveness index
Soft and malleable fabric
Available in piping
Compliant with ISO EN 20471
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Composition: 20% glass beads 80% coagulated PU + PPS/COT
Colours: Grey, Black, Orange, Green, Yellow
Decorative Films
Thermo-adhesive Films
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Thermo-adhesive films used as external decorations on leathers and fabrics.
Ideal for children's orthopaedic footwear, these decorative films allow manufacturers to introduce vibrant colours, reflective effects and custom design elements, making specialist footwear more appealing to young wearers while maintaining comfort and durability. Their flexible construction moves naturally with the upper, ensuring excellent adhesion and resistance to everyday wear.
Available in a variety of colours, various designs, stretch and 3D. They offer an attractive solution for enhancing footwear with distinctive decorative features.
Heat activated for quick application
Adhere perfectly to any fabric/leather
Lightweight & flexible
Suitable for sports, casual and childrens orthopaedic footwear
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