Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of shoe stiffener for footwear and in particular to shoe stiffener such as heel counter and toe puff. The shoe stiffener of the present invention comprises a thermoformable polymer composition and a fibrous material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silver mirrors and to methods for manufacturing such mirrors.

Abstract: The invention provides a micronized polymer powder compos Won for the use in personal care and cosmetics, the micronized polymer powder composition comprising at least one thermoplastic polyester based on at least one diol and at least one dicarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of cyclic and branched aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 4-12 carbon atoms and aromatic dicarboxylic acids having 8-12 carbon atoms. The present invention provides also a cosmetic composition comprising the at least one micronized polymer powder composition according to the invention. The composition according to the invention provides a high-performed gentle exfoliation property of skin care and cosmetic compositions without creating micro cuts and irritation of the skin surface while still providing the range of desired care properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a colored micronized polymer powder for the use in cosmetics, the powder comprising at least one polymer wherein the particles of the colored micronized polymer powder having a spherical shape and an average particle size in the range of 0.1 to 100 ?m. The present invention provides also a cosmetic composition comprising the at least one colored micronized polymer powder according to the invention. The powder according to the invention makes it possible to provide ultra-fine colored micronized polymer powders having a desired coloration as well as high-performed voluminizing effect, soft focus effect, mattifying effect and long lasting effect in cosmetic end-use applications such as mascaras and make-up.