Borealis launches renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) solution developed specifically for footwear midsole applications.

Borealis’ new EVA grade is used in the midsoles of On’s lifestyle shoes.

EVA is a lightweight, foam-like material that provides comfort, cushioning and firmness, making it ideal for midsole applications.

The new grade is part of the Bornewables portfolio, delivering quality and durability required by the footwear industry, while enabling a midsole with a 45% lower carbon footprint than one based on traditional fossil-based materials.

Bornewables range of solutions feature feedstock sourced entirely from waste and residue streams, including vegetable oil production residues, waste oils, and by-products from the timber and food industries. The entire portfolio is ISCC PLUS certified, ensuring full traceability from point of origin through the entire supply chain.

The first application of the new EVA grade is in a midsole of Swiss-brand On’s latest Cloud 6 model lifestyle shoes. The new midsole delivers the same comfort, cushioning, and durability, while significantly lowering the product’s carbon footprint.

Samples of Cloud 6 will be on display at Borealis’ booth at K 2025.

Borealis launches renewables-based ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) solution developed specifically for footwear midsole applications.

Borealis’ new EVA grade is used in the midsoles of On’s lifestyle shoes.

EVA is a lightweight, foam-like material that provides comfort, cushioning and firmness, making it ideal for midsole applications.

The new grade is part of the Bornewables portfolio, delivering quality and durability required by the footwear industry, while enabling a midsole with a 45% lower carbon footprint than one based on traditional fossil-based materials.

Bornewables range of solutions feature feedstock sourced entirely from waste and residue streams, including vegetable oil production residues, waste oils, and by-products from the timber and food industries. The entire portfolio is ISCC PLUS certified, ensuring full traceability from point of origin through the entire supply chain.

The first application of the new EVA grade is in a midsole of Swiss-brand On’s latest Cloud 6 model lifestyle shoes. The new midsole delivers the same comfort, cushioning, and durability, while significantly lowering the product’s carbon footprint.

Samples of Cloud 6 will be on display at Borealis’ booth at K 2025.