R-mat is a new proprietary cushioning material designed to outperform EVA in the footwear industry, offering superior energy return, traction, and durability. It can be used across various applications, including sock liners, midsoles, and outsoles, while integrating easily into existing production processes. Transitioning to R-mat promises better quality products and potential increases in sales and market share for manufacturers.

1. NOVEMBER
2013

2. For over thirty years EVA has been the
“State of the Art” cushioning material in
the footwear industry.
Thirty years is a long time, and now it’s
behind the times...

3. We would like to introduce you to the future of cushioning, we
call it…
R-MAT

4. What is R-MAT?
R-MAT is really a new material.
While we call it injection rubber it’s
actually a proprietary formulation.
However the compound has been
specially formulated so it can be used
in current day IMEVA injection
machines. We pelletized the
compound for easy shipping while
assuring compound control.

5. R-MAT applications
R-MAT is primarily used as
cushioning foam in the
production of world class sock
liners, midsoles, outsoles, and
midsole / outsole single units.

6. You want to run faster, cut
quicker, and last longer?
R-MAT can help.

7. AMAZING ENERGY RETURN:
R-MAT scores above EVA in both rebound and compression
set testing. Meaning it doesn’t like to stay compressed so
when you push down it pushes you back up giving you the
boost you need to run faster.
Run Faster!

8. EXCELLENT TRACTION:
R-MAT scores above EVA on both the static and kinetic friction
indexes. It is even equally competitive or better than rubber. So
when you go to plant your foot and cut R-MAT grabs faster, harder,
and longer so you can do it with more power and quickness.
Cut Quicker!

9. Last Longer!
INCREDIBLY DURABLE:
R-MAT not only returns energy through rebound, it has
excellent collapse resistance so it will continue to return
energy long past the average life of a shoe. This coupled
with low volume loss on DIN abrasion testing makes for a
long lasting cushion. Cushion that lasts longer means you
last longer.

10. R-MAT Material Segmentation.
R-MAT can be used in a number of ways, from a plush
sock liner, to a midsole, to an outsole, to a complete
midsole / outsole bottom unit, it can even replace
rubber as an insert, and more. Each of these
applications requires a slightly different adjustment in
the formulation and in the mold. Based on those
adjustments we have developed three segments of
material that will suit most needs.
SPECIAL NOTE: Because R-MAT has smaller
expansion percentage than IMEVA we can use bigger
molds allowing you to get excellent detail out of your
design.

11. What can this mean for you
and your business?
2 - Better Products because R-MAT performs better than EVA. The tests show it... it’s true. There are big
differences in compression sets and in traction. These differences allow you to use R-MAT as a midsole /
outsole, saving you the molds and production of gluing rubber onto bottoms.
1 -Better Products with no real change in your current process. R-MAT is injected just like IMEVA the only
difference is the expansion rate is much less so the molds are not as small. This is a huge advantage as you
can get much greater detail into your product.
3 - Everybody is looking for “meaningful new” and that
is exactly what R-MAT is. Change is never easy, unless
it pays off in the long run. That’s why changing over to
R-MAT will reward those who make the change. Better
quality performing products mean increased sales and
market share. That may not be in your job description,
but if what you bring to the table makes that happen,
you win and the brand wins.

12. We could go on and on about
R-MAT but you’ve got to feel
it to believe it!
So if you want to know more or you’re ready
to feel the glide of
R-MAT for yourself, please get a hold of us…
Jonathan
jonathan@r-mat.com
Brent James
brent@r-mat.com