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For more than 50 years, we have been specialists in the footwear market.

We understand the

Pains of the footwear client

We co-create and share knowledge

The importance of FCC in the national footwear is the result of the constant development of technologies that provide more agile, efficient, economical, and sustainable processes. With a qualified commercial and technical team spread all over Brazil and Latin America, we know in detail the processes of our customers, and we develop specific solutions for the footwear market that generate differentiation and value.

Pair of modern sneakers, floating on a white background, with black, white and yellow sole, and grey colors.
We are present in the most important global sports footwear brands.
Efficiency
We innovate with technologies that provide process optimization, reducing steps and consuming fewer resources.
Complete Line
We are the only supplier with a complete range of adhesives and thermoplastic elastomers for the footwear market.
Customization
We understand the challenges of the market and develop the right product for your application.
Not sure which solution is best for you?
No problem, we have a technical team ready to understand your challenge and find the ideal solution for your business.
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Stickers
Thermoplastic Elastomers
Sealants
Polymer mortars
Surface Coating
experience
FCC was founded in 1969 to serve the footwear industry. Today, we are leaders in this market, recognized for delivering innovation and safety, with a complete line of products.
50
We supply the 50 largest shoe producers in Brazil.
+500
different formulations, dedicated to this market.
200.000.000
pairs of shoes are produced annually, with FCC products.
What is the fcc?

We are
tireless
in our pursuit of innovation

We are a materials science company and have a vocation for innovation. Our inspirations are not in one place, but in each and every place.

FCC appeared at the end of the 1960s, and began its history producing components for the footwear market. Its dedication to improving processes and developing new technologies brought success. Success brought the will to grow and innovate even more. Then FCC consolidated itself, expanded its portfolio, and became a reference. Today, it does not produce a single material that it produced in the beginning, demonstrating its ability to create, co-create, reinvent, and transform itself.

Auxiliary Products
what it is

These are products that make up the gluing system, including cleaning solvents, crosslinkers, and surface preparers, such as, for example, primers and halogenants. They are generally solvent-based products and, in some cases, water-based products can also be used. The auxiliary products are fundamental in the gluing process, as they ensure the good performance of the adhesive, being responsible for the preparation of the materials to be glued. FCC specifies the whole gluing system for the customer, supplying all the necessary products to guarantee the gluing quality.

Auxiliary Products
Applications
Shoes
01
Shoes
02
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Hot Melt
what it is

Hot Melt is a solid, thermoplastic, solvent-free adhesive, requiring specific equipment for its application. The Hot Melts present high performance, as they do not have loss by evaporation, offering a sustainable solution, with minimum waste generation. After application, the adhesive becomes solid again, ensuring its cohesion and performance. It can be used in several footwear applications, such as preparing pieces, gluing foams, turning uppers, straps and insoles, in addition to gluing edge tapes, in the furniture market.

Hot Melt
Applications
Shoes
01
Shoes
Edge Banding
02
Edge Banding
03
04
Solvent Base
what it is

The solvent-based adhesives can be polyurethane, polychloroprene or synthetic rubber based. These adhesives have good applicability, bonding resistance and quick drying, and can be used for bonding several types of materials and in several processes. FCC has a complete line of solvent-based adhesives, which meet the standards related to the presence of restricted substances and are indicated to serve the footwear, furniture, and gluing of tubes and connections market.

Solvent Base
Applications
Shoes
01
Shoes
Furniture
02
Furniture
Tiles
03
Tiles
Wallpapers
04
Wallpapers
Water Base
what it is

FCC water-based adhesives have excellent initial and final bond strength. Besides, these adhesives provide a safer and healthier work environment, due to the reduced presence of solvents. Another characteristic of these adhesives is that they have higher application performance when compared to solvent-based adhesives. FCC has a wide portfolio of mono- and bi-component water-based polyurethane adhesives, aqueous polychloroprene adhesives, and PVA-based adhesives.

Water Base
Applications
Shoes
01
Shoes
Mattresses
02
Mattresses
Door Linings
03
Door Linings
Sofas
04
Sofas
PVC
what it is

FCC's PVC is easy to process, pigmented and has a good finishing, besides being phthalate free. The product presents excellent productivity and thermal stability, delivering quality, versatility and competitiveness in the most diverse footwear applications. FCC has different PVC lines: crystal with glassy appearance, more used in the manufacturing of soles and accessories, and micro-expanded PVC, generally used in soles, because it makes the pieces lighter. Characteristics and properties, such as hardness, for example, can be specified according to the customer's needs.

PVC
Applications
Slippers
01
Slippers
Casual Sneakers
02
Casual Sneakers
Tratorados Soles
03
Tratorados Soles
Bags
04
Bags
TR
what it is

FCC pioneered the production of super rubberized TR compound in Brazil, being a reference of quality and excellence in the market. Flexible and elastic like rubber, the TR compound is a thermoplastic up to 40% lighter than vulcanized rubber, and is extremely versatile, being produced in several hardnesses. In addition, TR presents rubbery touch and easy processing and pigmentation, being widely used in soles of women's and men's casual and children's shoes, insoles and in other diverse applications such as toys, tools, pet items, among others.

TR
Applications
Shoes
01
Shoes
Toys
02
Toys
Pet Line
03
Pet Line
Shoes
04
Shoes
TPU
what it is

TPU is a polyurethane thermoplastic that possesses excellent mechanical and chemical properties, such as elasticity, transparency, resistance to oils, grease, and abrasion, for example. Its high degree of adaptability combines seemingly contrasting characteristics of rubber and plastic, in terms of flexibility and rigidity, making it an easily processed material suitable for many environments. For this reason, it is widely used in a variety of applications, ranging from consumer goods such as footwear and cell phone covers, to complex industrial applications such as conveyor belts.  

TPU
Applications
Trolley Wheels
01
Trolley Wheels
Skateboard Wheels
02
Skateboard Wheels
Football boots
03
Football boots
Mobile Phone Cases
04
Mobile Phone Cases
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