Custom PPE Suede Leather Safety Shoes Manufacturers

How durable are suede leather safety shoes in high or low temperature environments

Suede Leather material properties and high and low temperature adaptability
Suede leather is a type of leather with a tight fiber structure formed by frosting the inner layer of natural cowhide. It has the following outstanding physical properties:
Strong wear resistance: Although the surface is suede, Suede leather still has good scratch resistance and abrasion resistance due to its natural fiber structure.
Good breathability: Its open fiber structure helps the foot dissipate heat in high temperature environments, reducing the corrosion and fatigue caused by sweat accumulation on the shoe structure.
Low thermal conductivity: It helps to block external cold air in low temperature environments and keep the feet warm.
Natural flexibility: It can maintain relative elasticity without stiffness in an environment of -20℃ or even lower, and is not easy to break or crack.
However, natural suede also has certain limitations. For example, untreated suede may have problems such as oil volatilization, fiber softening, and deformation in high humidity or extreme high temperature. Therefore, the application in high and low temperature environments must rely on advanced processing technology and structural reinforcement measures.
Greateagle Safety's technical improvement on the weather resistance of Suede Leather
Since its establishment in 1997, Greateagle Safety has always focused on the research and development and manufacturing of personal protective equipment, especially in the application of new materials and new processes. In response to the performance problems of Suede leather in extreme climates, the company has greatly improved the durability of suede safety shoes through the following technical means:
1. Surface nano-coating technology
By introducing waterproof, oil-proof and anti-fouling nano-coatings, Greateagle Safety effectively improved the problem of Suede leather easily absorbing water vapor in high temperature and high humidity environments. This treatment greatly extends the service life of the upper without changing the air permeability and softness of the suede.
2. Temperature simulation experiment and structural optimization design
The company has set up special environmental simulation laboratories in Ningbo and Gaomi production bases to test the weather resistance of products from -40℃ to +60℃. The test results show that the suede uppers using Greateagle's self-developed processing technology can still maintain flexibility, no obvious deformation, and no cracking under 48 hours of continuous high temperature exposure or low temperature refrigeration conditions, showing excellent durability.
3. Multi-layer composite structure enhancement technology
The Suede leather Safety Shoes developed by Greateagle Safety adopt a multi-layer composite structure, combined with a flexible lining, a middle layer of thermal insulation material and an impermeable membrane, so that the shoe body does not lose structural support in high temperatures, and avoids cold brittleness and heat shrinkage in low temperatures, truly achieving all-weather application.
4. Combination of cold bonding + injection molding technology
For different work scenarios, the company provides Suede leather shoes with two molding processes, cold bonding and PU injection molding. Among them, injection molding shoes are particularly suitable for low temperature areas, such as cold warehouses, cold chain logistics, polar exploration operations and other scenes. Cold bonding shoes have better flexibility and shock absorption performance in high temperature working areas such as steel mills and construction sites.

What are the advantages of the design of suede leather safety shoes

The natural advantages of Suede Leather materials
Suede leather is a suede leather formed by grinding the inner layer of natural cowhide. It has multiple characteristics such as softness, fit, and breathability. When used in safety shoes, it not only improves the wearing comfort, but also achieves multi-dimensional breakthroughs in appearance and function:
Soft and strong wrapping
Suede leather is softer than traditional top leather, which can better fit the foot shape and reduce the pressure of hard materials on the instep and ankle. It is suitable for working environments with long-term standing and frequent walking.
Excellent breathability
Its open fiber structure has good air circulation performance in high temperature and humid environments, which helps to dissipate sweat, reduce the accumulation of wet feet or odor, and effectively prevent foot diseases.
Moderate friction coefficient
Suede material shows good friction characteristics in physical contact, and the upper is not easy to slip off tools or accumulate dust, which is conducive to keeping the upper clean, stable and easy to control.
Greateagle Safety's technical design advantages
Since its establishment in 1997, Greateagle Safety has always taken product design and practicality as the core of research and development. In view of the characteristics of Suede leather materials, the company has integrated its own technical advantages in materials and processes to form a complete set of perfect design systems to ensure that safety shoes reach the industry-leading level in comfort, functionality and durability.
1. Multi-layer structure enhancement design
Greateagle's Suede leather safety shoes generally adopt a multi-layer composite structure, which is composed of Suede leather uppers, waterproof linings, shock-absorbing midsoles and high-elastic PU outsoles. This design not only strengthens the structural strength of the shoe body, but also provides more comprehensive protection and support under extreme working conditions.
2. Ergonomic shoe last design
The company combines international foot data and develops shoe lasts suitable for different foot types such as Asia, Europe and the United States through ergonomic principles to improve the fit and support of the shoes. On the basis of the flexible wrapping of Suede leather, a truly "long-wearing and non-tiring" wearing experience is achieved.
3. Optimization of upper processing technology
To improve the durability and applicability of Suede leather, Greateagle uses nano-coating and waterproofing technology to effectively improve its oil, dirt and water resistance, and enhance the anti-aging performance of the upper, making it tough and durable in harsh environments such as complex construction sites and outdoor rain and snow.
4. Multifunctional protection integration
Greateagle's Suede leather safety shoes not only meet the basic impact and pressure resistance (such as EN ISO 20345 or ASTM F2413 standards), but also provide multi-functional integrated designs such as anti-puncture midsole, anti-static, heat-resistant, oil-resistant, SRC-level anti-slip according to the needs of different types of work, fully meeting the protection needs under high-risk working conditions.

Are suede leather safety shoes easy to clean and maintain in dusty environments?

Challenges and potential of the Suede Leather material itself
Suede leather is a suede leather formed by frosting the inside of natural cowhide. It is soft, breathable and extremely comfortable, but its surface microporous structure and short fiber suede are indeed easy to absorb fine particles such as dust and oil in an untreated state, and are not as easy to wipe as smooth leather. Therefore, in traditional cognition, suede is often considered unsuitable for heavy dust scenes.
However, Greateagle Safety believes that the applicability of any material depends on technical empowerment. Although suede is naturally easy to absorb dust, it can fully meet the industrial application requirements of easy cleaning, anti-pollution, waterproof and dustproof through advanced surface treatment and structural optimization.
Technical improvements and solutions of Greateagle Safety
Greateagle Safety has two major production bases in Ningbo and Gaomi, and has a material and environmental testing laboratory that specializes in systematic testing of the performance of safety shoes in harsh environments such as dust, high humidity and high temperature. In order to improve the dust resistance of Suede leather uppers, the company has made the following key optimizations:
1. Surface dustproof coating treatment
Through the independently developed nano-scale dustproof and anti-fouling coating technology, Greateagle Safety attaches an invisible protective film to the surface of Suede leather. This coating has hydrophobic and oleophobic properties, which can effectively prevent dust and oil stains from penetrating into the fiber structure of the upper, ensuring that the dust stays on the surface for subsequent wiping or brushing.
Experimental data shows that after the treated suede uppers stay in a simulated dusty environment for 8 hours, more than 80% of the attached matter can be removed by lightly brushing with a dry brush, and the cleaning rate reaches more than 95% after wiping with a wet cloth.
2. Suede compaction treatment technology
While ensuring breathability and softness, the company performs light compaction and shaping treatment on the suede to compress its suede height, reduce fiber gaps, and make it difficult for particles to adhere deeply. This process delays the visual change cycle of the "dirty and old" upper and makes the shoe body easier to maintain.
3. Dust-proof design and accessories optimization
In terms of the shoe body structure design, Greateagle further optimizes the details, for example:
The tongue design adopts a "fully enclosed" structure to prevent dust from entering the shoe through the shoelace holes;
The shoelace holes are reinforced with rubber seals to reduce component contamination in dusty environments;
Some product lines are equipped with removable insoles and linings to enhance overall maintainability.
Maintenance recommendations and product life extension guide
Although Greateagle Safety has greatly reduced the difficulty of cleaning in the processing of Suede leather materials, the correct daily maintenance method can still help to further extend the life of the shoe body. Greateagle provides users with the following usage recommendations:
Use a dry brush or air gun to gently sweep the dust on the upper every day;
Use a special suede cleaner for regular care to keep the surface soft and clean;
Avoid wearing in waterlogged or muddy areas for a long time. If soaked in water, dry it in the shade as soon as possible, and do not expose it to strong sunlight;
Use dust-proof socks and quick-drying insoles to improve the overall cleanliness of the inside and outside.