Behind every perfectly struck free kick, there's chemistry. Impranil® CQ DLU – part of our line of aqueous polyurethane dispersions – forms the two compact layers that make up a soccer ball's outer shell. Those layers are responsible for so much of a soccer ball’s performance: how it flies, how it feels underfoot and how it holds up through 90 minutes of relentless play in any weather.

Every ball reflects the precision and passion that Miguel and his team bring to their work. Impranil® CQ DLU delivers water resistance, superior handling and predictable flight characteristics. This consistency matters when a game is on the line.

And because it's a water-based dispersion with ~34% bio-based carbon content, it's built for performance and a lower environmental footprint.

Meet the Maker: Miguel Ángel Vera | Santa Clara, Mexico | 5 years at Covestro

For Miguel, the most rewarding moments at Covestro happen when science meets the real world. He once welcomed a television crew from his alma mater, the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), to film an educational program about polymers, bringing coating and adhesive applications into the national spotlight. He's also led many customer training sessions, finding this collaboration incredibly rewarding.

"There is nothing quite like helping customers find the right solution for their specific needs," Miguel says.