For over a year, we researched industry needs. We traveled the world meeting with executives and their teams, the footwear design, product management and development, materials sourcing and purchasing professionals. The response was unanimous, the needs universal. There had to be a more efficient way to cut through the clutter at foreign fairs, and surface the most innovative materials suppliers...bringing them to the buyers, where the industry already meets twice yearly at the WSA Shows.

At Materials at WSA you will find new resources, attend workshops on advanced materials, preview upcoming trends in the Arena, explore new chemical processes and technologies, and learn about new developments in country manufacturing capabilities. You will find a selection of the biggest, the best and the most "buzz-worthy" suppliers. The following is a partial list of products and services you will find at the Materials at WSA:

Leathers: Full grain, Exotics, Napa, Nubuck, Suede
Synthetics: Eco-Friendly, PU, PVC, Microfiber
Textiles: Eco-Friendly, Athletic, Canvas/Cotton, Novelty/Prints, Knits, Woven
Components: Buckles, Heels/Bottom Units, Insoles/Outsoles, Lasts
Technologies: Coatings, Insulation, Release Papers, Chemicals
Software: ERP, PDM/PLM, Rapid Prototyping, CAD/CAM
Services: Testing, Logistics, Packaging, Financial, Compliance