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FATES Essential

FATES Essential Bio-Foam is a high-performance, medium-hard polyester polyurethane foam with up to 72% bio-based carbon content, using a dyeless formula.

 
The Essential Bio-Foam is one of Evoco’s most popular formulations, as it is a well rounded foam thats properties and durable characteristics make it suitable across industries.
 

Bio-Foams built for high-performance applications in durable goods

Watch the video below to see how Evoco’s innovative materials helps easily decarbonize the material supply chain for the materials we walk on, sleep on, and drive in. 

Features & Benefits

High-Performance Properties

Delivers superior cushioning and comfort, strength, flexibility, and wear resistance to exceed industry standards.

Versatile Processing Options

Evoco's patented high-performance polyurethane adapts to various production methods for design flexibility.

Significantly Reduced Toxicity

Toxic ingredients removed from material composition, such as dangerous crosslinkers, heavy metal catalyists, and volatile blowing agents.

High Renewable Bio-content

Reduces reliance on fossil-derived materials and significantly lowers CO₂e overall footprint.

Lightweight and Durable

Offers long-lasting comfort and performance for footwear and other applications, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

FATES™ Bio-Foam Cast PU

Cast molding applications (also known as “poured PU”, or “Cast PU”) have shown excellent overall mechanical attributes and superior durability under both simulated and real-life aging conditions. 
Essential Bio-Foam formula is made through cast PU.

Durable Consumer Goods Applications

Automotive

Apparel

Cushioning

Footwear

Furniture

Mattresses

Packaging

Sports and Lesiure

Looking for samples or custom options? Get in touch with the Evoco team.

All FATES™ formulas, including Essential, can be tailored to your needs, whether it’s colour, density, rebound rate, or other key properties.

Substantial Carbon Reduction

FATES™️ Bio-Foam's Life cycle GHG emissions are up to 70%* lower in comparison to conventional fossil-derived polyurethane foams.

*LCA Third-Party Verified (Cradle-to-gate) ISO 14040/44 Standard

Trusted by Footwear Brands: Proven Applications, Customized Performance

With partnerships spanning four continents and a growing roster of global brands, Evoco has delivered millions of insole and midsole components across diverse footwear categories, from rugged outdoor to premium luxury, everyday lifestyle, high-performance athletic, and protective safety.

Third-Party Certification Spotlight

USDA Certfied Biobased Product

FATES™️Essential Bio-Foam bio-content is certified at up to 72% bio-based carbon content for the dyeless formulation, and up to 68% with dyes, designed specifically for a wide range of colours.

ISO 9001

Our ISO 9001 certification reflects our commitment to rigorous quality management systems, ensuring consistency, efficency, and continuous improvement.

The Eurofins | Chem-MAP Vegan Verification

FATES™️ bio-content is 100% plant-based materials and 0% derived from animal origin.

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