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Rheom Materials moves into footwear with biobased components

According to WWD, Rheom Materials is moving into footwear with biobased components, and testing with Bared Footwear and two prototype sneakers showcases the company's push into hard plastic components and leather alternatives.

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  1. 01Bared Footwear participated in testing for Rheom Materials' footwear materials.
  2. 02Two prototype sneakers were showcased in the testing process.
  3. 03The focus areas are hard plastic components and leather alternatives.

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