Adidas : Futurecraft As part of their concept manufacturing division, adidas released ‘futurecraft leather’ – a combination of high-tech fabrication processing and traditional material to create a completely seamless upper shoe that enables flex, support and comfort in one single piece. to showcase the process, adidas produce an exclusive leather edition of the ‘originals superstar.’ Using milling techniques is usually applied to metal, polymer and resin components in industrial manufacturing, ‘futurecraft leather’ transforms leather into a resource for advanced performance footwear. it will provide adidas with the potential to tailer the material more precisely than ever before to individuals needs by creating a fit to the exact geometry of the foot. milled to varying thickness, the seamless leather upper delivers flexibility and stability exactly where it is needed. ‘futurecraft leather’ is the second chapter in the ‘futurecraft’ series, which demonstrates adidas’ commitment to innovating throughout all areas of production. check out their first chapter, the 3D printed shoe here.
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