Sports

Innovative Materials for All Athletes’ Excellence

Teijin Frontier’s functional materials are widely used in the sports industry. Our ultrafine fiber, NANOFRONT™ is utilized in golf gloves and sports socks, providing a comfortable fit while enhancing grip during sweating.

Our materials boast exceptional performance and innovative material technology, supporting sports enthusiasts and athletes in achieving their optimal performance levels.

Footwear

Our footwear materials excel in the ever-changing and harsh environment of competitive sports, boasting proven durability, abrasion resistance, and exceptional comfort. We have confidence in our ability to meet design requirements while maintaining high-performance standards.


Shoe Lace and Insole	Rubber Sole
Super grippy fiber NANOFRONT™	NANOFRONT™ for Rubber Reinforcement
Nanofront is a material proud of its high frictional properties. When used in shoelaces, it offers excellent grip, keeping the laces securely tied and preventing them from coming untied during physical activities. Nanofront fibers are extremely fine and soft, creating a smooth and comfortable surface. In insoles, Nanofront helps to reduce friction and irritation, providing a pleasant sensation and reducing the risk of blisters or discomfort.	The ultra-fine polyester staple fiber(700 nm and 400 nm diameter) provides a high aspect ratio and excellent dispersibility within rubber compounds. This results in effective improvements in the mechanical properties of the rubber, particularly the elastic modulus. It enhances the rigidity and strength of the rubber outsoles, increasing their overall performance.

Accessories

Teijin Frontier’s functional materials are highly appreciated in sports accessories like socks, gloves, and balls for the following reasons:

Superior moisture management
Enhanced breathability
Exceptional durability
Improved grip and comfort


Golf/Bicycle Glove	Sports Socks	Headwear
Super grippy NANOFRONT™	Frictional resistance NANOFRONT™	Heat reflection NANOFRONT™
The surface area of NANOFRONT™ is 10 times greater than that of conventional textiles. The high friction properties that characterize NANOFRONT™ generate outstanding gripping force. And surprisingly, the frictional resistance increases when it gets wet from sweat or rain.	NANOFRONT™’s fine fibers enable enhanced skin-to-sole contact, resulting in exceptional grip performance. Additionally, the small gaps between the fibers promote high moisture diffusion, reducing sweat-related slipperiness and enhancing breathability. Moreover, the ultrafine fibers offer softness and excellent elasticity, allowing the fabric to conform to the shape and movement of the foot, providing a barefoot-like sensation.	NANOFRONT™ fabric is characterized by its fine and high-density structure, which allows it to reflect near-infrared radiation more effectively than conventional fabrics. As a result, the fabrics have a high capability to suppress temperature rise within hats, making them highly suitable for headwear in challenging environmental conditions.