Advanced Adhesives for Leather Footwear​

Ranging from classic dress shoes to daily-use footwear, Pidilite adhesives offer lasting strength while preserving the look, feel, and finish of premium leather.​

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Performance Bonding for Sports Footwear​

Designed to handle shock, stretch, and speed, Pidilite adhesives ensure every component stays secure through intense wear and movement.​

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Reliable Bonding for Open Footwear

Pidilite adhesives offer durable, flexible bonding for sandals, slides, and other open styles - ensuring comfort, strength, and lasting wear without compromising design​.

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Adhesive Solutions for Leather Applications

From belts to bags, Pidilite adhesives are engineered to deliver consistent performance across varied designs, finishes, and usage demands.​

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Customised Precision Bonding for Performance-Ready Footwear​

From mass production to intricate detailing, adhesives are the bond holding it all together. At Pidilite, we understand how critical these bonds are - not just for structure, but for performance, comfort, and durability. That’s why we’ve channeled our decades-long expertise and developed custom adhesive solutions that are built to adapt to evolving designs, faster cycles, and diverse materials, earning trust across the footwear industry.

 

We work closely with manufacturers to ensure the right adhesive for every step - from outsole to insole, and toe puffs to heel grips. With consistent quality, strong technical backing, and a deep understanding of materials, we help brands move from design to dispatch confidently.

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What's Your Application?

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Dress Shoes 1

Upper

Dress Shoes 2

Insole

Dress Shoes 3

Outsole

Sports Shoes 1

Upper

Sports Shoes 2

Insole

Sports Shoes 3

Outsole

Open Footwear 1

Upper

Open Footwear 2

Insole

Open Footwear 3

Outsole

Bags 1

Coupling

Bags 2

Lamination

Bags 3

Zip application/ Round corners

Bags 4

Folding

Bags 5

Unstiched Belts/ straps

Wallets 1

Coupling

Wallets 2

Lamination of outer layer

Wallets 3

Zip application/ Round corners

Wallets 4

Edge Folding

Wallets 5

Unstiched Belts

Belts 1

Coupling

Belts 2

Lamination/ Folding

Belts 3

Tip & buckle end reinforcement

Belts 4

Strap making

Belts 5

Unstiched Belts

Upper Making

Primer

Pidiprimer EP 294

  • Flammability: Flammable
  • Characteristic odour
  • Facilitates the adhesion of polyurethane adhesive to difficult substrates

Upper Making

Primer

Pidiprimer EP 294

  • Flammability: Flammable
  • Characteristic odour
  • Facilitates the adhesion of polyurethane adhesive to difficult substrates

Upper Making

Primer

Pidiprimer EP 294

  • Flammability: Flammable
  • Characteristic odour
  • Facilitates the adhesion of polyurethane adhesive to difficult substrates

Upper Making

Primer

Pidiprimer EP 294

  • Flammability: Flammable
  • Characteristic odour
  • Facilitates the adhesion of polyurethane adhesive to difficult substrates

Upper Making

Primer

Pidiprimer EP 294

  • Flammability: Flammable
  • Characteristic odour
  • Facilitates the adhesion of polyurethane adhesive to difficult substrates

Engineered Solutions for Every Stage of Assembly​

REACH & RSL Compliant Adhesives​​

Pidilite offers a wide range of REACH- and RSL-compliant adhesives specifically developed for footwear and leather goods. These include PU, synthetic rubber-based, hot melt, and water-based adhesives – along with primers, hardeners, and cleaners. With a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental impact, Pidilite was the first Indian company to introduce VOC-free adhesives for this sector that comply with OSHAS, EPA, REACH, and other global safety standards.

REACH & RSL Compliant Adhesives​​

Bio-Based Adhesives

Pidilite’s bio-based adhesives are made using renewable raw materials and are crafted for the leather goods segment. These solutions are a step forward for manufacturers looking to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining strong, clean bonds across a variety of substrates. Ideal for bags, wallets, belts, and premium leather accessories, these adhesives offer dependable tack and finish quality, while aligning with evolving brand and buyer sustainability goals.​​

Water-Based Adhesives​​

Water-Based Adhesives​​

Our water-based adhesives are developed to meet the growing need for safer, cleaner production environments without sacrificing bond quality. These adhesives are ideal for sole attachment and general assembly, offering strong adhesion on materials like TPR, PU, EVA, leather, and synthetics. They are non-flammable and low in VOCs, which simplifies handling and improves shop floor safety. Designed to integrate easily into existing production lines, they deliver dependable performance and material flexibility for both high-volume and specialised footwear.​​

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Hot Melt Adhesives

Hot melt adhesives from Pidilite are VOC-free, 100% solid formulations that provide clean, efficient bonding across fast-paced production settings. They are applied with heated tools for precise placement and strong tack, making them ideal for upper assembly, back counter fixing, sock liner lamination, and leather goods applications. These adhesives also eliminate extra steps like stitching in certain areas, helping speed up production without compromising durability or finish. Their long open time and high versatility make them valuable in both manual and automated workflows.​​

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Primers & Cleaners

Our primers and cleaners are formulated to work across a variety of materials used in footwear and leather goods ranging from rubber and synthetics to treated leathers. Developed through advanced R&D, these products improve the surface energy and cleanliness of substrates, ensuring better initial tack and longer-lasting bonds. They support smoother operations, reduce rework, and play a key role in ensuring consistent adhesion across varied production conditions.​​

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Stepping Into
Sustainable Bonding

Pidilite acquires Basic Adhesives to power the future of eco-friendly footwear manufacturing

Pidilite’s acquisition of Basic Adhesives marks a pivotal move in our journey toward sustainable innovation in footwear manufacturing. With over 30 years of legacy, Basic Adhesives brings deep technical expertise in water-based, eco-friendly adhesive technologies which is trusted globally across materials like leather, PU, PVC, and textiles.

Designed to meet the highest environmental and safety standards including REACH, SVHC, Prop 65, and the U.S. Clean Air Act, Basic Adhesives products are low-VOC, non-toxic, non-flammable, and optimized for modern application methods like spraying, heat activation, and roller coating. This acquisition reinforces Pidilite’s commitment to delivering cleaner, smarter, and more reliable bonding solutions for the footwear industry.

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Taking Meaningful Steps Toward a More Sustainable Future​

At Pidilite, sustainability isn't just a goal - it's a guiding principle across industries, from footwear to automotive, electronics, and beyond. Our eco-conscious adhesive technologies are designed to reduce environmental impact without compromising performance or safety. With ISO 14001 certification and products that comply with global standards like REACH and RoHS, we’re enabling greener choices at every stage of manufacturing.

In the footwear space and beyond, our solutions help partners meet their sustainability targets through lower VOCs, non-toxic formulations, and smarter application methods. This is part of a larger commitment that extends across Pidilite’s industrial portfolio.

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Decades Of Expertise, Designed For Your Company

Time-Tested Expertise In Footwear Bonding Time-Tested Expertise In Footwear Bonding
R&D driven Footwear Adhesives R&D Driven Footwear Adhesives
Application-Specific Customised Solutions Application-Specific Customised Solutions​
Science-Led Performance and Reliability Science-Led Performance And Reliability​
Leather-Safe Formulations with Lasting Hold​ Leather-Safe Formulations With Lasting Hold​

Resources

Article

From Heels to Soles: All You Need to Know about Shoe Adhesives

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Best Shoe Adhesives Used in Shoe Manufacturing

Earlier, the traditional method of stitching and nailing the sole and body of the shoes was used. However, today, a complete line of shoe adhesives exists that has simplified the shoe manufacturing process.

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