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Vietamese-Italian partnership for sustainable footwear

Frasson will serve as a key supplier of Cirql midsoles in the EU.

18th June 2025

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Vietnam

Sports/​Outdoor, Clothing/​Footwear

Cirql, a Vietnam-based company focused on developing scalable, less impactful midsole components and material solutions for footwear brands, has announced a strategic agreement with Frasson, an Italian specialist in supercritical foaming and injection moulding for footwear components.

The partnership will enable Cirql to supply European footwear brands with recycled polymer (rTPU) technology for high-performance midsoles and outsoles.

Frasson will serve as a key supplier and approved EU development partner and manufacturer for Cirql midsoles and outsoles, enabling more sustainable solutions to footwear brands across Europe.

“This partnership is a significant milestone for Cirql as we expand into the European market,” said Matt Thwaites, vice president and general manager at Cirql. “Frasson’s expertise in supercritical foaming and injection moulding complements our vision of providing sustainable to global footwear brands. Together, we aim to elevate the footwear industry with cutting-edge, eco-friendly solutions.”

www.ortholitecirql.com

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