R&D · Innovation
From Material Formulation to Industry Deployment
Three R&D Pipelines in Parallel
In 2026, Changyang Materials is advancing three R&D pipelines in parallel — from economical PP+EVA low-carbon outsoles to bio-based PA11 high-performance elastomers, to mature injection TPU production — covering the entire material range of the athletic footwear supply chain.
Project Pipeline
Three R&D Projects Overview
Complete material coverage from economical to high-performance tiers
Hyperlite
Half the Carbon of TPU. 22% Lighter. Football-Tuned.
PA11 Elastomer
PEBAX Replacement — Renewable Feedstock, Comparable Performance
HyperTac GSRA
Abrasion × Slip Resistance — Generational TPU Breakthrough, No More Trade-off
Head-to-Head
Three-Way Material Comparison
Hyperlite vs Industry-Standard TPU vs High-End PEBAX — Changyang's economical positioning
| Metric | Hyperlite PP + EVA Composite | TPU Industry Baseline | PEBAX High-End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 0.93 | 1.20 | 1.05 |
| Carbon Footprint (kg CO₂e/kg) | 3.2 | 6.4 | ~8.0 (fossil) |
| Hardness (Shore A) | 98 | 90-95 | 95-98 |
| Rebound (%, typical) | TBD | ~55 | 70-75 |
| Price Positioning (USD/kg) | 經濟帶 | 5-8 | ~19 |
Hyperlite matches or exceeds TPU and PEBAX on the 3 confirmed metrics (density / carbon footprint / hardness). The remaining 5 (rebound / cycle / scrap rate / weight / processing window) are being quantified during client trials.
Innovation Pipeline
Maturity Spectrum of Three Pipelines
From delivered production lines to new low-carbon materials ready for trials
Hyperlite
PP + EVA Composite
PA11 Elastomer
Bio-based Polyamide 11 Elastomer
HyperTac GSRA
HyperTac GSRA
Why R&D
Three Pull Factors in the 2026 Athletic Footwear Supply Chain
Brand commitments, processing pressure on molders, and end-consumer performance expectations — no incumbent material addresses all three simultaneously.
Sustainability Pressure
EU DPP disclosure requirements + brand 2030 carbon commitments — carbon footprint moves from CSR packaging to procurement decision factor.
Lightweight Race
Pro-grade outsoles target < 175g / pair — material density is a structural lever that cannot be hidden by design.
Processing Economics
Rising labor and energy costs in Vietnam / Indonesia — cheapest raw material isn't cheapest finished product; processability and price must be balanced.
Interested in Any of Our Projects?
Whether evaluating Hyperlite trials, discussing PA11 formulation partnerships, or TPU production orders — feel free to contact our R&D and business teams.
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