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the highest vibrational frequency which can promote health and energy. People are starting to be more conscious of the materials they wear, and we'll continue to see the data surrounding the benefits." Sustainable solutions are gaining traction in footwear on and off the trail. For example, eVent Fabrics BIO Footwear is a waterproof and planet-positive laminate designed to withstand any weather conditions, using cutting-edge technology with highly renewable plant- based materials. e Topo Athletic Terraventure 4 WP trail shoe and the Trailventure 2 WP hiking boot both feature the eVent BIO Footwear waterproof/breathable membrane. Now that carbon fiber footwear has gone through its first-generation cycle, what's next is harnessing performance factors for use in new and more diverse ways, according to Carbitex founder and president Junus Khan. "I look at it as widening the audience for footwear featuring carbon plate technology from elite athletes to enthusiasts and from road to trail," he explains. In terms of sustainability, even though carbon fiber has been around for decades, and Carbitex uses mostly bio-based polymers, the recycling side is still nascent, explains Khan. "However, the carbon plate is removable, depending on how the footwear is designed, and as such could be replaceable," Khan shares, noting that keeping the material in use longer is a practice that is good for the environment and good for business. Next-Gen Make Modern make is all about efficiency. New customized production models conserve natural resources, boost speed to market DESIGN / MATERIAL INNOVATION 16 runstyle Fall 2024 runstylemag.com Branwyn SWAG apparel. Topo shoe with eVent Fabrics BIO laminate.

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