Kuraray Co., Ltd.
Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Hitoshi Kawahara; hereinafter “Kuraray” or the “Company”) hereby announces that “Clove Sneaker”, a brand of footwear manufactured using Kuraray, is produced and marketed CLARINO synthetic leather, aimed at healthcare professionals, was named one of the BEST INVENTIONS OF 2021 by TIME magazine.
THE BEST INVENTIONS Selection Program is sponsored by TIME magazine to bring breakthrough inventions to the public’s attention through the annual selection of 100 items in light of their ingenuity, creativity, influence and other perspectives. Clove Brand, Inc., founded in 2019, developed the “Clove Sneaker” with input from its founder, Mr. Joe Ammon himself, designing a shoe that considered input from those who work first line in the field of health.
Our CLARINO synthetic leather, the material chosen for the creation of the “Clove Sneaker”, is known for its durability as well as a distinctive softness to the touch and, thanks to its surface finish, it closely resembles natural leather in appearance. In addition, CLARINO is easy to maintain while offering superior chemical resistance. Thanks to these characteristics, CLARINO has earned a solid reputation as the material perfectly suited to shoes worn by doctors whose profession often requires them to stand for long hours.
The article of “Clove Sneaker” by TIME magazine can be accessed via the link below.
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/6112650/clove-sneaker/
The list of the 100 exceptional inventions chosen by TIME magazine can be accessed via the link below.
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021
About CLARINO
CLARINO is the world’s first synthetic leather and was developed by Kuraray in 1964. Using the power of chemistry, the company created a product that resembles natural leather in structure and properties and has gone on to deliver a long-lasting brand. man date. -made of leather featuring both natural texture and superior functionality. Besides having an exquisite exterior appearance, lighter weight, elasticity, water resistance and other distinctive properties, CLARINO is easy to maintain. Due to these characteristics, it is used in a wide range of applications including schoolbags, footwear, gloves, clothing and interiors.
