(Shoe) Counter. A shaped and molded component, usually of impregnated fabric, film, sandwich or leather board, placed between the lining and upper material at the back of the shoe to improve shape retention of the quarters
A reinforcement material that is typically used to provide support or add thickness A stiffener can be made with polyimide, FR4, or PEN film Stiffeners may be found at ZIF areas or where a connector will be assembled Back to Words List
A member used to strengthen another member against buckling or to distribute load or to transfer shear Usually a flat bar, plate, or angle welded perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the member