Sorbothane in News & Media

Sorbothane® is a unique material that cradles the foot in comfort and helps protect the entire body by absorbing up to 94.7% of impact shock. Unlike many standard insole materials, which can bottom out and lose effectiveness, Sorbothane® performs even in extreme conditions. Durable and long lasting, Sorbothane® Performance Insoles retain their cushioning comfort significantly longer than other insoles on the market. Sorbothane® insoles are an excellent choice for anyone who walks, runs, works, plays sports or spends time on their feet.

Sorbothane, Inc. introduced an innovative system of interlocking Sorbothane® layers that can be customized to meet individual energy absorbing needs.

Before the International Space Station’s new $5 million treadmill could be installed a unique problem had to be solved. Engineers needed to develop a vibration isolation system that would keep impact forces, generated when running on the treadmill, from shaking the entire Space Station.

Sorbothane, Inc. introduced Water-Resistant Sorbothane®, an innovation in shock and vibration materials. Sorbothane, Inc. engineers have developed a unique formulation that makes Water-Resistant Sorbothane impervious to moisture while maintaining Sorbothane’s impressive ability to attenuate shock and control vibration.

Sorbothane, Inc. has released a new brochure. This comprehensive brochure describes the unique physical properties of Sorbothane®. Information and images on standard and custom components is included. The core values that have helped make Sorbothane, Inc. a successful American company – for over three decades – are highlighted. Markets served and product specific distributor contact information is also provided.

Sorbothane, Inc. announces a newly revised engineering design guide. This design guide has been developed to assist engineers in a practical, hands-on approach to designing with Sorbothane®.

Sorbothane, Inc. introduced a newly developed Sorbothane® Standard Products Guide. This extensive guide has been developed to assist engineers and product designers in the selection of standard Sorbothane parts.

To us, Sorbothane® has always been more than just a name or material. Sure, it has a number of amazing characteristics, but those characteristics make it what it truly is – an innovative solution to some very interesting problems. We’re proud to say our new website is ready to start telling that side of our story.