INSITE is ready to rock the footwear industry once again at the NW Materials Show on September 2-3, 2026 at the Oregon Convention Center. This summer, we’re bringing the party to Portland with new materials, new components, and new frontiers in sustainable foam.
Sustainable foams for footwear have come a long way in recent years. In this post, we explain the factors driving improvements in sustainability and performance.
A Closer Look at INSITE® Open Cell PU Footwear Foams From the racing flats that carry athletes across the finish line, to the sneakers that keep workers on their feet for long shifts, there is one foam the footwear industry has relied on for decades to provide...
Do a quick search of user reviews on any footwear website, and you’ll find that one of the greatest predictors of a one-star review is how durable the shoe is. Whether it’s an outsole coming unglued, stitches loosening, or (our biggest pet peeve!) the cushioning...
What’s the difference between bio-based foams and recycled foams, and how do each measure up as sustainable insole materials?
How do you strike a balance between sustainability and performance when it comes to footwear materials? INSITE® Director of Research & Design Justin Ter Har recently answered this question at the FDRA Sustainability & Innovation Summit in Portland, OR in September.
The 2025 INSITE catalog is here with innovative and sustainable foams to take your footwear into the stratosphere.
Recently INSITE Director of Innovation Dr. Caleb Dyer spoke at the AMI Polymers in Footwear conference in Portland, OR, delivering a presentation titled The Road to 100% Bio-Based PUs for Footwear. In his talk, Caleb focused on the obstacles and opportunities facing...
Is a petroleum-free future finally on the horizon for polyurethanes in footwear? Be the first to discover as INSITE Director of Innovation Caleb Dyer speaks at the 2024 AMI Polymers in Footwear conference on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2:40pm PT in Portland, Oregon. Caleb...
Combining sustainability and durability in the footwear industry is no easy feat, but at INSITE, it’s the cornerstone of everything we do. Read on to learn more about how our EcoComfort foams enhance our insoles’ performance.
In this introduction to carbon capture and sequestration, we’ll explain why these aspects of regenerative farming matter so much for the environment.
We take ethical and sustainable sourcing seriously, so it’s important to clarify the type of corn we use for our insoles and our sourcing practices.
From corn to castor oil, the use of renewable feedstocks for insole foams can make a big difference in comfort, performance, support – and sustainability.
At the 2023 NW Materials Show and NE Materials Show, our newest sustainable insole, the EcoComfort 70, was introduced to audiences.
Doing the right thing for the planet shouldn’t be a financial burden to your brand. INSITE EcoComfort foams can help you reach your sustainability goals without breaking the bank.
