Tranbow Enhances Insole Comfort with Microban Antimicrobial Technology

Putian Chuangbo Shoes & Clothing Co., Ltd., known as Tranbow, is headquartered in Putian City, Fujian Province. With over 50,000 square meters of factory space and more than 500 employees, including 15 senior R&D specialists and 400 skilled workers, the company produces more than 40 million pairs of shoe insoles annually. With the core values of “innovation and hard work,” Tranbow focuses on users' needs and provides practical solutions. As the designated supplier of SKX and Anta, Tranbow is committed to improving the comfort and professionalism of insoles through technological innovation and product upgrading.

Challenge

Shoe insoles often suffer from odor and bacterial growth, negatively impacting the user experience and leading to premature disposal. To address this, Tranbow sought an effective antimicrobial solution to stay competitive.

Solution

Microban worked closely with Tranbow and selected Microban's proven and widely used ZPTech® zinc-based antimicrobial technology to provide superior antimicrobial protection for its insole products. Microban's ZPTech® technology provides comprehensive protection for insoles by incorporating antimicrobial additives into the insole material during the manufacturing process. The antimicrobial technology not only effectively inhibits the growth of bacteria, but also prevents the growth of fungus, thus keeping insoles fresher for longer.

The technology is built into the product during the insole manufacturing process, ensuring that the antimicrobial properties become an intrinsic property of the insole, i.e. the antimicrobial effect is maintained regardless of whether the product has been scratched, abraded or washed. ZPTech® technology has a broad-spectrum antimicrobial effect that has been proven to last for the entire lifespan of the insole, helping to bring the product to new heights in terms of cleanliness and odor control.

Key Benefits of Antimicrobial Treatment for Shoe Insoles

The cooperation between Tranbow and Microban has successfully demonstrated the value of product innovation through collaboration. By combining Microban's expertise and experience in antimicrobial and odor control with Tranbow's strengths in insole manufacturing, we are excited to work together to create a new standard for insole products that combine comfort and functionality.