Current state of research on materials and functional properties of footwear insoles
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https://doi.org/10.30857/2706-5898.2026.1.3Keywords:
textile materials, comfort, hygienic properties, antibacterial properties, insole classificationAbstract
Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the current state of research in the field of footwear insoles, in particular their classification, materials, and design solutions, as well as to summarize the properties and manufacturing technologies of insoles with antibacterial effects. Methodology. Methods of critical analysis, systematization, and synthesis of scientific publications and regulatory and reference sources in the fields of footwear and textile manufacturing were applied. A classification approach was used to structure types of insoles, while a comparative analytical method was employed to evaluate their functional, hygienic, and antibacterial properties. The analysis of multilayer insole structures and the formation of the footwear microclimate was carried out using a systems-structural approach. Results. A review of current scientific approaches to the classification of footwear insoles, materials used for their production, and their antibacterial properties has been conducted. The influence of insole design and materials on comfort, hygienic condition, and the microclimate of the footwear interior has been examined. The main technologies for imparting antimicrobial properties to insoles have been summarized, and prospects for the use of combined and natural materials to improve the performance and hygienic characteristics of footwear have been identified. Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of this review lies in the comprehensive synthesis and systematization of contemporary scientific data on materials, structures, and functional properties of footwear insoles, taking into account their hygienic and antibacterial characteristics. For the first time within the scope of a review study, the relationship between insole material type, multilayer structure, and the effectiveness of antibacterial action under conditions of footwear microclimate formation has been structured. The main technological approaches to providing insoles with antimicrobial properties have been systematized, and promising directions for the use of combined and natural materials to enhance the performance and hygienic indicators of footwear products have been identified. Practical value. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the obtained results as a theoretical basis for further experimental research and for the development of innovative footwear insole designs with improved hygienic and performance properties.
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