Why Honeycomb Structure Doesn’t Mean Porous Material

Comparison between honeycomb structure and non-porous material in Printmorrow 3D-printed shoes.

1. Honeycomb Structure ≠ Porous Material

Many people confuse two very different things:

A. Porous Materials (the bad kind)

“Porous” means microscopic holes inside the material, like foam.
These materials:

  • absorb water

  • retain sweat

  • trap dirt

  • develop odors

  • degrade faster

This is not suitable for high-performance footwear.

2. Printmorrow’s Material: Dense, Non-Porous, Internationally Certified

Our high-performance polymer is certified by:

  • SGS

  • REACH

  • RoHS

Material characteristics:

  • high density

  • non-absorbent

  • sweat-resistant

  • odor-resistant

  • easy to clean

  • durable and stable

The honeycomb pattern is just the exterior structure.
There are no internal micro-pores that can store sweat or bacteria.

3. Why Honeycomb Is a Gold-Standard Footwear Structure

Honeycomb structures are widely used in aerospace, helmets, and sports equipment because they offer:

Natural shock absorption

Cells compress and rebound smoothly, providing soft yet stable cushioning.

Lightweight performance

Material is used only where needed.

Ventilation without moisture absorption

Airflow comes from structure, not from absorbent fabrics.

Zoned support

3D printing allows soft, firm, and flexible regions in a single piece.

One-piece durability

No glue, no seams, no weak points.

Macro shot of Printmorrow’s high-density, non-porous polymer used in 3D printed footwear.

4. What Consumers Actually Feel

  • No odor: non-porous material doesn’t trap bacteria

  • More hygienic: no sweat absorption

  • Easy cleaning: rinse and go

  • Longer-lasting cushioning: structure outperforms foam

  • Lightweight comfort: less weight, more bounce

This is what happens when structure and material work together correctly.

One-piece 3D printed shoe showing seamless design and structural zoning for comfort.

5. Printmorrow’s Design Philosophy

We don’t use 3D printing as a novelty—we use it as real engineering.

Material = Integrity
Structure = Performance

With:

  • a non-porous, high-performance polymer

  • a precisely engineered honeycomb structure

Our footwear becomes

  • cleaner

  • stronger

  • lighter

  • more durable

  • more comfortable

This is innovation that improves real, everyday life.

A honeycomb pattern does not mean a porous material.
It represents the combination of intelligent structural design and a high-density, nonabsorbent polymer.

Printmorrow is leading the shift from “futuristic-looking footwear” to truly practical, long-lasting engineering.

Printmorrow 3D-printed shoes in everyday use, highlighting comfort and modern design.

 

 

 

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