Nike, Inc.

Frederico Zecchetto

James Molyneux

John Hurd

Thomas J Rushbrook

Sergio Cavaliere

Timothy J Smith

Sam Amis

Giovanni Adami

Mirko Bianconi

I-Hsien Tseng

Meng-Chun Hu

Processes and systems for thermoforming articles of wear are disclosed. The process can include utilizing a negative pressure generation system to seal an article in a forming material thereby compressing the forming material onto the outer surface of the article. The process can also include exposing the sealed article to an increased temperature followed by exposure to a decrease temperature, while maintaining the compressive force of the forming material on the outer surface of the article. A positive pressure can also be applied to the sealed article while undergoing the heating and/or cooling steps, which can facilitate the removal of bubbles from the article during thermoforming as well as apply additional compressive force to the outer surface of the article.

Articles of wear and processes for making the same

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Verona, Italy

Frederico Zecchetto