Rogers Corporation is a global specialty materials company on the forefront of clean manufacturing processes and technologies to exceed requirements of RSL, RoHS and other environmental standard.
The PORON Comfort technology platform, designed for innovative footwear comfort, is comprised of distinct and specialized formulations engineered for streamlined performance. All PORON Comfort technologies deliver:
- Limitless design potential from a patented microcellular structure averaging 100 microns per cell.
- Environmental balance in the shoe is maintained with every step by the action of compression and returning to original state enabling the flow of air and humidity.
- Original fit, shape and cushioning over the life of the shoe built to maintain at least 98% of properties for all-day load-bearing support and durable comfort in dynamic conditions.
Sustainability in Design - a standard business practice for Rogers Corporation
More than just the color of our logo, green is a way of life at Rogers. We lead the industry in developing material technology platforms that are designed with sustainability at the core.
All PORON Comfort materials are RoHS and Reach compliant.
In addition, by maintaining clean operations in ISO-certified facilities, Rogers outperforms social, environmental, and safety compliance standards by adhering to a “First Time Right” quality policy. The collective responsibility of every Rogers’ employee, our goal is to not only maintain consistent quality, but to continually improve upon the products and services we provide to our customers.
PORON® Performance
A highly versatile comfort to bridge the needs
of many footwear categories, PORON® Performance is a proven long-term
cushioning solution which excels during tough and rugged daily wear. Effective
energy management on every foot strike matched with stable support on pressure
points helps minimize the feeling of fatigue to enhance comfort during long
wear.
- Stable support and cushioning to withstand long
durations on feet
- Helps minimize the effects of fatigue by absorbing
the shock energy of every foot strike
- Durability to excel through the comfort challenges
of the toughest daily wear
PORON® Harmony
PORON® Harmony enables a distinct and
natural-feeling comfort experience across various footwear styles by maintaining
a complete balance of multiple comfort attributes. All-day cushioning
capability adapts to the wearer’s activities throughout the day by bringing
soft and resilient support to every movement.
- Soft step-in comfort balanced with consistent support
- Resilient energy return
- Versatile and adaptable to meet the changing comfort demands across activities and footwear styles
PORON® ReSource
- Contains soy polyol that replaces over 45% petro-based polyol
- Durable, shock absorbing material
PORON® Cadence
Workers
in some occupations face both the challenges of physically strenuous work and
prolonged hours at a constant pace which stresses feet, joints and muscles over
time. PORON® Cadence gives workers a comfort advantage and helps reduce the
risk of foot pain and lower extremity fatigue through sustained soft support
and effective energy management during every work shift.
- Immediate
comfort perception from step-in softness
- Continuous
support to key pressure points
- Resilient
response to movement for a boost on the push-off of every step
PORON® Embrace
PORON®
Embrace delivers long-lasting durability and comfort in a unique technology
which outlasts typical “memory foam” materials. Rather than permanently molding
to the shape of your foot, PORON Embrace retains the memory of its original
shape to continuously adapt to every movement and provide reliable pressure
relief for the entire life of the shoe.
- Customized feel on every step that
continuously adapts to movement
- Ultra-soft cushioning for ultimate
comfort
- Reliable pressure relief from heavy
load points like the heel and ball of foot
PORON® Vive
PORON®
Vive combines shock absorption and energy return in a single technology to withstand
the challenges of the toughest activity. While other “foam” materials break
down and deteriorate quickly, PORON Vive provides maximum comfort and
performance to every step by reducing fatigue from repeated step shock and
rebounding energy for a resilient feel.
- Shock
absorption to cushion every foot strike and help reduce fatigue
- Resilient
feel from high energy return on every step
- Long-term
performance that far outlasts other “foam” alternatives
PORON® Fusion
Created by permanently fusing the advantages of
two PORON® Comfort technologies into a single integrated solution, PORON®
Fusion provides the advanced comfort benefits of a technical composite system.
- Combines two PORON Comfort technologies into one
solution
- Maximize comfort benefits through a composite
system
- Reduce design complexity with a multifunctional
composite