Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Movmenta, a cutting-edge sports-tech company developing tailored IoT solutions for the sport industry. As part of this collaboration, Arkema will be responsible for promoting Movmenta’s SOLLO smart sensor technology, a battery-free solution seamlessly embedded into the soles of running shoes, offering real time performance insights for consumers.
Athletic footwear sales have grown sharply in recent years, as consumers increasingly prioritize their health and exercise. Building on this trend, Movmenta’s SOLLO smart sensor technology now enables athletes and sports enthusiasts to measure sole absorption and wear evolution in real time, to optimize their training strategies and prevent injuries. The sensor works without battery, weighs just 1,5g and can be integrated seamlessly into the soles of running shoes offering a smooth experience for the runner.
The sensor is connected to an app, enabling a communication channel between the sports brand and the runner to provide advice, better understanding of athlete’s behaviors, and guide footwear users to a suitable recycling option when it is time to replace them.
Arkema has been working with sports brands for decades to make shoes lighter, more dynamic and more sustainable through its iconic products such as Pebax® elastomers and is excited to partner with Movmenta a cutting-edge sports tech company to help bring this new technology to market.
This partnership is a new step forward in our ambition to bring smart and innovative solutions to the sports and lifestyle markets. By combining Movmenta’s sensor technology with Arkema’s global reach and materials expertise, we are unlocking new possibilities for improving performance and circular design in footwear.”
The partnership marks a transformative moment for Movmenta and major leap forward in wearable sport technology. Movmenta’s sensors technology coupled with Arkema’s reach and expertise will open the door to a new era of real time performance insights and redefine how brands connect with their customers.”
The SOLLO smart sensor technology, which operates without a battery offers unprecedented visibility into product lifecycle and user experience. This aligns perfectly with Arkema’s commitment to driving innovation and sustainability across high-performance materials. The SOLLO smart sensor technology will be available to leading sports brands through Arkema’s global network, with first commercial deployment during summer 2026.
About Movmenta
Founded in 2022, Movmenta is a UK-based sport tech startup with R&D operations in France. Movmenta develops deep tech IOT solutions designed to revolutionize athletic performance and equipment intelligence. By combining advanced sensors technology with proprietary AI-driven analytics, Movmenta empowers athletes to optimize performance, prevent injuries, and gain unprecedented insights into equipment integrity. The company’s mission is to set a new standard in sports innovation for peak athletic potential. Backed by an elite board including Joe Foster, the founder of Reebok and Mischa Zverev, a globally renowned tennis champion, Movmenta is shaping the future of performance sport technology. Movmenta first technology SOLLO won the ISPO Munich 2023 award for the Sport and Technology category