What are the materials of anti-static shoes?

Sole Material Conductive Rubber: This is one of the common materials used for the soles of-static shoes. It is made by adding conductive substances such as conductive carbon black to ordinary rubber, which gives the rubber good conductivity. The advantages of conductive are good elasticity, strong wear resistance, and it can provide comfortable foot feel and long service life while ensuring effective static electricity conduction. For example, in the workshop an electronic factory, workers walk for a long time, and the conductive rubber sole can not only conduct static electricity away but also adapt to frequent walking. Conductive (Polyurethane): PU material itself has many advantages such as wear resistance, oil resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance. When conductive components are added, the conduct PU sole not only meets the anti-static requirements but can also adapt to complex working environments. Its hardness and elasticity can be controlled by adjusting the formula to meet different usage. For example, in some places where there may be a small amount of chemical liquid splashing on the ground, the chemical corrosion resistance of the conductive PU sole come into play. Conductive PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride): The price of conductive PVC soles is relatively cheap and easy to process. It has stable properties, certain flexibility and wear resistance. However, the breathability of PVC material is relatively poor, and it may not be suitable for some environments with high breathability. But in some relatively dry and cost-sensitive work scenarios, conductive PVC soles are still widely used.

Upper Material Leather: Natural Leather: such as cowhide sheepskin, etc. Natural leather has good breathability, flexibility, and strength. Anti-static shoes made of natural leather are comfortable to wear, can fit the contour the foot, and have a certain natural beauty. In some workplaces with high image requirements, such as some precision instrument manufacturing workshops, anti-static shoes with natural leather uppers are more suitable. However, natural leather requires good maintenance to prevent moisture, deformation, and other problems. Artificial Leather: Artificial leather is made by artificial synthesis methods simulate the performance of natural leather. Its price is relatively low, and its performance can be improved by adding different additives in terms of wear resistance, chemical corrosion resistance,. For some workplaces with harsh working conditions and high requirements for the durability of the upper material, but relatively low requirements for breathability, anti-static shoes with artificial leatherpers are an economical choice. Anti-static Fabric: This kind of fabric is made by special weaving technology, which mixes conductive fibers with ordinary fibers. Conductive fibers conduct static electricity away, while ordinary fibers ensure the basic performance of the shoe upper, such as strength, flexibility, etc. Anti-static fabric shoe uppers have goodability, can keep the foot dry, and are very popular in some workplaces with high anti-static requirements and long wearing time, such as electronic chip production workshops. Canvas Canvas material shoe uppers have good breathability and economy. It is relatively light and suitable for long-term wear. After adding conductive materials, anti-static shoes with uppers can be used in some places where the static electricity protection requirements are not extremely high, but the wearing comfort and lightness are required, such as general logistics, etc.