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Woamy insole

 

Woamy insole concept 3D-embed

  • 3D-embed of a thin layered insole
  • explosion diagram shows different layers
  • info hotspots tell about materials

 

Students at Aalto University have developed a wood-based material suitable for shoe insoles. A particular advantage of the new type of insole is its ability to withstand repetitive loading, which has previously been a challenge in foam-like biomaterials.

The material was created in a product development project course (PDP), where a team of students, with the support of researchers, aimed to develop a polyurethane-like biofoam for the textile industry. The team, made up of engineering and art and design students, worked together for nine months. A patent has been applied for in Finland for the new type of insole.

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