Carbitex, a leader in flexible carbon fiber composites, expands its advancements across its flexible AFX technology platform with two carbon fiber innovations. AFX anti-puncture (AFX-AP), designed for added protection in the workwear trade market, and AFX Formed, focused on performance athletic footwear.
Carbitex AFX-AP material is a multi-layer composite plate that offers a high degree of performance. It is a patented plate with anti-puncture protection and asymmetric flexibility that provides comfort while preventing the foot from over-flexing and exhibits flexibility in the other direction for more ergonomic movement.
Carbitex’s latest material innovation introduces a paradigm shift in work site footwear, expanding the possibility for lighter-weight work shoes that don’t require heavy protective soles and excel in safety, stability and all-day performance. AFX-AP passes global industry test standards (ASTM F2412-11, EN 12568:2010, CZA Z195-14) and is ideal for workers at increased risk of underfoot injury as often seen in construction, workwear and utility sectors.
For the athletic performance footwear market, Carbitex AFX Formed expands on the existing AFX flexible carbon plate material with a pre-formed angle to generate a responsive landing while allowing for a more natural toe-off. AFX Formed is designed to provide a responsive ride, bring superior stability to increase efficiency over time and protect the foot.
Carbitex’s AFX Formed plate is customized to each brand partner’s needs and unique shoe designs to achieve peak performance in footwear.
AFX-AP is Carbitex’s first foray into the work and utility footwear markets and is available to brand partners beginning Fall 2022 for in-market product release as early as Fall 2023.
