GUM Rubber knowlegde
GUM Rubber knowlegde
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Hi everyone,
I am working in footwear industry and quiet new to the field (lack of knowledge about rubber). Currently I have some issue with the GUM rubber soles and would like to understand about it. Can anyone share the basic principal about GUM rubber?
Really appreciate your help,
Regards,
I am working in footwear industry and quiet new to the field (lack of knowledge about rubber). Currently I have some issue with the GUM rubber soles and would like to understand about it. Can anyone share the basic principal about GUM rubber?
Really appreciate your help,
Regards,





RE: GUM Rubber knowlegde
The term ought not to be confused with 'sole crepe' which is a form of raw natural rubber,ie without crosslinking. The wear reaistance has been attributed to in-built crystallinity. That sadly explains why crepe soles can soften in heat.