The Footwear Technology Center of La Rioja (CTCR) is a private, non-profit association that provides footwear companies with innovative solutions and consulting in order to make their rubber, textile, leather, and other material usages more sustainable. Based in the Spanish town of Arnedo, the association provides services to 97% of companies in the region.
CTCR’s footwear projects:
Much of the association’s work comes down to research and development projects in areas like the environment, nanotechnology, and smart materials. In addition, CTCR does research into the automation and mechanics that can improve the industry and its components.