PP + EVA Composite
Hyperlite
Half the Carbon of TPU. 22% Lighter. Football-Tuned.
Hyperlite is a PP+EVA composite designed by Changyang for the 2026 football footwear supply chain, targeting three macro trends: EU DPP carbon disclosure mandates, pro-grade lightweighting (<175g outsole), and injection-molding economics.
Headline Metrics
Confirmed Core Numbers
Key metrics verified through laboratory or internal LCA, serving as benchmark for client comparison.
ISO 1183 — PP+EVA typical; vs TPU 1.20 (-22%) / vs PEBAX 1.05 (-11%)
Cradle-to-gate internal LCA (2026/06); vs TPU 6.4 (-50%) / vs PEBAX ~8.0 fossil (-60%)
ISO 868 — superior to TPU 90-95A typical, suitable for studded outsole geometry
Property
Full KPI Set
Includes the 3 confirmed headline metrics + other advanced metrics. Status column indicates confidence source for each data point.
| Property | Value | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.93g/cm³ | Confirmed | ISO 1183 — PP+EVA typical; vs TPU 1.20 (-22%) / vs PEBAX 1.05 (-11%) |
| Carbon Footprint | 3.2kg CO₂e/kg | Confirmed | Cradle-to-gate internal LCA (2026/06); vs TPU 6.4 (-50%) / vs PEBAX ~8.0 fossil (-60%) |
| Hardness | 98Shore A | Confirmed | ISO 868 — superior to TPU 90-95A typical, suitable for studded outsole geometry |
| Rebound | TBD | Pending · Awaiting Validation | Pending client trial validation (DIN 53512) |
| Cycle Time | TBD(280T 機台) | Pending · Awaiting Validation | Pending client trial validation |
| Defect Rate | TBD | Pending · Awaiting Validation | Pending client trial validation |
Design Advantages
Material Design Advantages
Key levers from chemical structure to processing characteristics
Structural Low Carbon
Both base resins — PP (1.0–2.7) and EVA (~2.0–2.5) — sit below 3 kg CO₂e/kg. Hyperlite's 3.2 is a structural outcome of material selection, not a process optimization accident.
Economic Pricing
Positioned below PEBAX (~$19/kg), competing head-to-head with TPU. The pitch: PEBAX-grade lightweight + low carbon at mainstream pricing.
PP+EVA Mono-Material Stream
Mono-material family fits existing PP/EVA recycling streams, aligning with EU DPP disclosure requirements.
High Flowability
EVA component enhances melt flow, enabling thin-wall stud designs (DfC thin-wall feasibility).
Benchmarks
Benchmark Against Mainstream Materials
Specific gaps versus TPU and PEBAX
- Carbon footprint -50% (3.2 vs 6.4 kg CO₂e/kg)
- Outsole weight -22% (density 0.93 vs 1.20)
- Hardness +3-8 Shore A, suitable for studded geometry
- Same price tier; cycle time / rebound pending client trials
- Economic positioning (PEBAX ~$19/kg vs Hyperlite economic tier)
- Hardness match (98A vs PEBAX 95-98A)
- Carbon footprint beats fossil PEBAX (-60%); close to Pebax Rnew® bio (~2.5)
- Lower rebound expected — to be quantified in client trials
Next Steps
Trial Roadmap
Specific steps from kickoff to datasheet
AG (Artificial Grass) outsole, 280mm, ~30 short studs (client existing line / existing mold compatibility TBD)
Pre-trial — trials not yet initiated. European football brand under NDA. Three confirmed KPIs (density / carbon footprint / hardness) await the remaining 5 (rebound / cycle / scrap / part weight / processing window) to be validated on client production lines.
- 1Sign trial agreement (NDA + IP + commercial terms)
- 2Align acceptance criteria for 5 pending metrics
- 3Schedule trial kickoff and sample shipment
- 4Estimated 8-12 weeks from kickoff to datasheet finalization
Confidential Notice:CONFIDENTIAL — trial-phase pitch material. Restricted distribution to designated recipients only.
Interested in Hyperlite?
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