| abstract |
Components including foam are provided for articles of footwear and articles of athletic equipment. Foamed portions of parts and articles include compositions comprising thermoplastic copolyesters having a foamed structure. A polymer layer is disposed on at least one surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce water uptake by the foam portion. Methods of making compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making articles of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, foam and foam parts can be manufactured by injection molding or injection molding followed by compression molding. |