Tomas Bata University in Zlín

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Department of Advanced Footwear Materials and Technologies

In the field of technology, the center focuses on the development and research of new materials for the footwear industry, especially in the area of 3D and 4D technologies, hi-tech materials and smart innovations. All innovations will correspond with the latest trends in the field of footwear and eco-friendly emphasis on the product and the production process itself.

  • Materials for anatomical support
  • Smart materials for healthy comfort
  • Skin-friendly materials
  • Materials for very light footwear
  • Materials for practical comfort
  • Waterproof and breathable materials at the same time
  • Antibacterial, anti-odor, absorbent and drying materials
  • Gel systems for cooling and damping
  • Recycled and biodegradable materials and their use
  • Elastically conformable materials
  • Stimulating and anti-slip materials
  • Natural materials for better comfort
  • Filaments for 3D printing
  • Energy materials, high-tech materials

Contact

Director of footwear research centre TEL:+420 576 038 157 E-mail: tsaha@utb.cz Office:U11/409

Senior researcher TEL:+420 576 035 017 E-mail: pata@utb.cz Office:U15/229

junior researcher TEL:+420 576 038 115 E-mail: rebenda@utb.cz Office:U11/431

Junior researcher TEL:+420 576 038 026 E-mail: harantova@utb.cz Office:U11/407

Junior researcher TEL:+420 576 038 151 E-mail: nibedita@utb.cz Office:U11/433

Senior researcher TEL:+420 576 038 156 E-mail: nabanita@utb.cz Office:U17/A419

Junior Researcher TEL:+420 576 031 741 E-mail: ozaltin@utb.cz Office:U17/A313

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