PUMA Tech Glossary

BETTERFOAM: In attempt to live up to sustainable standards and our Forever Better mantra, we’ve developed Better Foam, a 35% bio-based EVA that’s derived from sugarcane.

COOLadapt: Helps to keep you cool for an effortless run. This yarn is made with a cooling performance finish that's designed to respond to moisture for easy evaporation.

dryCELL: Performance technology designed to wick moisture from the body and keep you free of sweat during exercise. It achieves this wicking via a finishing that induces a microfibre capillary action that not only quickly absorbs liquids but also draws them onto the surface of the fibres.

ELLAVATE: This high-end, matte foil fabric is paired with dryCELL tech for a quick-drying, four-way stretch that’s cool to the touch. Along the seams, flatlock stitching eases friction during training while a bonded waistband offers support and comfort around your core.

EVOKNIT: A seamlessly engineered knit for unrestricted range of motion, this technology operates much like a knitted sweater and employs crosslinking fabrics to provide stretch, support and stability.

LQDCELL: This shock-absorbing compound, crafted in a pattern of interlocked hexagonal cells, is coupled with PUMA’s foam products in strategic locations on the foot to improve stability, softness, and absorption.

NITROFoam: Advanced nitrogen-injected foam designed to provide superior responsiveness and cushioning in a lightweight package, this technology employs a supercritical process by pushing nitrogen gas into a compacted plastic embryo, which is injected into the foam. This creates air bubbles within the foam, thus elevating the foam’s rebound and responsiveness. Three renditions of NITRO technology exist, NITRO Foam, NITRO Elite and NITRO Infuse.

PROFOAM: Lightweight, high-performance EVA designed to cushion your landing and propel your next step. This foam has also been further engineered to create PROFOAMLITE, which is 33% lighter.

PWRADAPT: A proprietary new sole system for golf shoes, this provides 3-dimensional traction and cushioning to ensure peak performance and comfort on the course.

PWRFRAME: Engineered specifically for forefoot support during explosive movements, this 3D support system helps keep you steady through every interval, making it perfect for a wide range of exercise routines. Its maximum functionality helps enhance any and every workout.

PWRSTRAP: Our advanced nylon straps that are integrated into the lacing system and wrap the foot to provide a secured and personalised fit.

rainCELL: Engineered to keep you protected against the rain, this performance technology accomplishes water repellence thanks to a dense material construction, which is then enveloped within a laminate or breathable membrane – ensuring maximum protection against water.

SOFTFOAM+: This sockliner technology features a moulded foam with a high rebound effect and extra heel thickness, which provides superior cushioning and optimal comfort.

Thermo-R+ is our adaptive, dynamic thermoregulation with phase-change print strategically placed at pulse points to store and release heat.

warmCELL: This breathable, cold weather technology traps heat close to your body and keeps you warm in cool conditions. It accomplishes this thermal insulation via the use of one- or two-sided brush fabrics, functional synthetic or down paddings and/or special yarns all packaged within layered laminates to prevent air permeability.

XETIC: Created in partnership with MIT Design Lab, this innovative, calculated midsole cushioning system employs an optimised foam structure that uses negative space that compresses, which, in turn, increases stability and comfort.