Nonwoven Insole Board Manufacturer for Footwear OEM & Bulk Supply
Nonwoven insole board for footwear manufacturers, sourcing companies and private-label programs. We manufacture polyester-based nonwoven board for shoe construction, internal reinforcement and selected leather goods applications, with thickness, sheet size, color and stiffness developed according to the requirements of each project.
With more than 20 years of experience in footwear material manufacturing, Asterism supports buyers from material selection and sample evaluation to specification approval and bulk production.
For standard customized specifications, our typical starting MOQ is 1,000 sheets.
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Product Specifications at a Glance
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Material |
65% polyester, 15% styrene acrylic lotion, 20% starch |
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Thickness |
1.25-2.5mm |
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Width |
1 × 1.5 m; other sizes can be discussed |
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Colors |
Customized Color |
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Feature |
Moisture-Resistant, Breathable, Anti-static, Anti-Pull, Anti-Bacteria, Tear-Resistant, Shrink-Resistant |
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Use |
Shoe Making, Briefcase and Sofa parts |
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MOQ |
From 1,000 sheets |
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Term of Payment |
By T/T, 30% deposit and 70% balance payment before delivery |
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Place of Origin |
Quanzhou, Fujian, China |
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Lead Time |
Standard samples available within 3-5 days; Bulk production lead time: 15–20 days. |
Critical Engineering Factors: Designing Your Insole Board Specification
When developing or optimizing a footwear specification, our engineering team collaborates with your product developers to evaluate six critical parameters before bulk production:
Shoe Construction & Architecture
The required board depends precisely on where the material sits within the finished shoe and the specific structural or load-bearing function it needs to perform.
Thickness & Internal Space Management
Selecting the correct thickness is a critical production decision. It must integrate smoothly into your target upper, insole, and outsole assembly without creating unwanted bulk or dimensional errors.
Stiffness & Flexibility Balance
Different footwear types (casual, leather, or safety shoes) require distinct levels of support. Stiffness can be tailored according to your application and internal board structure.
Cutting Method Compatibility
Whether your plant utilizes steel-rule die cutting or CNC oscillating knife cutting, our boards are engineered for clean edge behavior and high dimensional uniformity.
Forming & 3D Shaping Requirements
If your component requires thermal forming or 3D shaping during manufacturing, the selected board is evaluated under your actual production conditions.
Downstream Bonding & Adhesives
Adhesive type, cementing conditions, and lamination structures directly affect performance. We recommend testing with your actual bonding process for new specifications.
From Fiber Preparation to Finished Sheet: Our Manufacturing Process
Fiber Preparation: Raw fibers are precisely blended according to our optimized formulation for structural integrity.
Web Formation: Advanced carding and cross-lapp equipment are utilized to form a uniform fiber web.
Needle Punching & Bonding: Mechanical needle punching combined with chemical emulsion bonding establishes the primary matrix.
Pressing, Drying & Forming: Multi-stage hot pressing and precise temperature-controlled drying lock in the required density, thickness, and dimensional stability.
Cutting & Inspection: Finished sheets undergo strict manual and automated quality control before secure export packing.

Where Our Nonwoven Insole Boards Fit
Casual & Everyday Footwear: Provides a stable, workable fiber-based foundation for everyday shoe internal components.
Leather Shoes: Seamlessly integrates into structured leather footwear, performing reliably alongside traditional adhesives and linings.
Work & Safety Footwear: Formulated to withstand rigorous structural, thickness, and load-bearing demands.
Lightweight Footwear: Specific densities and thicknesses can be tailored to minimize shoe weight without sacrificing durability.
Leather Goods & Luggage: Extensively utilized as structural reinforcement in briefcases, handbags, and travel luggage.

Compliance & Environmental Standards
REACH & RoHS Compliant
Our formulation is regularly tested to ensure no restricted hazardous substances are present in the final fiber board.
Azo-Free & Formaldehyde-Controlled
Produced using controlled water-based styrene acrylic emulsions and eco-friendly starch formulations, minimizing VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions during footwear manufacturing.
Traceability
We provide full raw material lot tracking and batch test reports upon request to support your brand’s audit and compliance documentation requirements.
Material Substitution & Engineering Co-Development
Specification Benchmarking
If you are currently utilizing a specific imported insole board and seeking an equivalent or improved alternative, send us a physical sample. Our R&D lab can analyze its density, fiber composition, and stiffness profile to formulate a matched or upgraded specification.
BOM Cost Rationalization
We work closely with product developers to adjust fiber blends and resin ratios, helping you optimize material performance without over-engineering your components.
Prototyping Support
During the early design phase of a new footwear line, we provide tailored trial sheets to help your pattern makers test how the material handles skiving, stitching, and thermal shaping before final commercialization.
How to Order: Our Customization Workflow
Send Specs or Physical Sample
Share your technical parameters or mail us an existing sample.
• Key Details Needed: Target thickness, sheet size, cutting method, application, and estimated volume.
• Objective: Allows our engineering team to assess your structural requirements accurately.
Lab Evaluation & Prototyping
Our lab analyzes your requirements to match fiber composition, density, and stiffness.
• Custom Formulations: We adjust resin ratios and fiber blends if needed.
• Sample Dispatch: We send tailored trial sheets so your team can test skiving, stitching, and thermal shaping.
Sample Approval & Contract
Once trial sheets are successfully evaluated, we finalize the commercial agreement.
• Specification Sign-Off: Both parties lock in the precise Technical Data Sheet (TDS).
• Terms Confirmation: Finalize MOQs (starting from 1,000 sheets for custom specs) and payment terms (T/T 30% deposit, 70% balance before delivery).
Bulk Production & Global Delivery
Your order moves to our advanced manufacturing lines upon approval.
• Quality Control: Rigorous manual and automated checks for thickness, strength, and stability.
• Secure Export: Palletized packing and efficient global delivery via sea or air freight.
FAQ
As one of the most professional nonwoevn insole board manufacturers in China, we have world-leading production equipment and strong manufacturing capabilities. Please feel free to buy high quality nonwoevn insole board at competitive price from our factory. Customized orders are welcome.