Over the past years, sustainability became an integral part of society as climate change became a more urgent matter. Consumers demand transparency in communication and new solutions to take actions within their purchases. Interest in vegan leather is growing, manifested by searches for Vegan Running Shoes increasing by +200% over the last year. While people gained stronger awareness of new options on the market, they started to consider more unconventional niches of sustainable products as well. Searches for Cactus Leather increased by +200% compared to the previous year, while searches for Mushroom Leather Shoes increased by +80%. With plastic remaining an important issue to solve, it is not just by innovating in materials, but also via new recycling solutions that environmental matters can be approached by circular approaches to waste and by clearing landfills for recycled products. Searches for Shoes Made from Recycled Ocean Plastic increased by +70% over the last year, showing that considering such new sustainable-living when designing and producing: answer the impelling need for positive change!

BIODEGRADABLE LEATHER

Animal leather that biodegrades by 75% in 90 days. Its production requires less water and dye than the one of common leathers. 

REGENERATIVE LEATHER

Leather sourced from regenerative agriculture. Farmed lands get the chance to periodically rest, absorb carbon, retain water and restore biodiversity.

FISH LEATHER

Recycled fish leather from the waste of agro-food industry, as salmon skin is only consumed in 1% of products.

RECYCLED LEATHER

Leather made with a minimum of 50% leather fibers processed and fused with synthetic ones close to look, smell and feel as animal leather.

CORK LEATHER

Cork farming has a negative carbon footprint. The leather is harvested from coark oak and it does not requires the tree to be cut down.

CACTUS LEATHER

Cactus can grow with rain water and the plant remains unharmed. Its production enriches the soil’s micro-flora and micro-fauna. 

CEREAL CROPS LEATHER

This vegan leather is produced with bio-oils sourced from organic cereal crops with 69% of bio oil and only 31% of PU involved.

MUSHROOM LEATHER

Mycelium is an infinitely renewable source. To produce Mylo leather, the mycelium is growth within days, unlike the resource intense process of raising livestock.

ALGAE FOAM

Algae is the fastest growing, most abundant plant. Harvesting harmful algae from waterways helps to keep marine ecosystem in balance.

NATURAL RUBBER

Harvesting Hevea Milk has a positive effect on the tree. The pockets of air  in the rubber micro structure provide comfort and shock absorbance.

SUGARCANE FOAM

Sugarcane is a fast growing, carbon neutral crop. Sugarcane biomass is extracted to power the mill and fertilize the next year’s crop.

RECYCLED RUBBER

With a blend of natural and recycled rubber, the outsole is lightweight, durable, grippy and designed for multi-environment traction.

PINEAPPLE LEATHER

Reusing the yearly waste of 40 tons of pineapple leaves. It takes only 16 pineapples to create one square meter of pinatex ®.

APPLE LEATHER

Repurposing apple skin waste of the food industry. Apple leather is a skin-like material available in a wide selection of colors.

GRAPE LEATHER

Repurposing the 7M tons of yearly wine industry waste. Free from toxic solvents, heavy metals and other harmful substances.

CORN LEATHER

Re-using up to 47% of corn waste from food industry. It has less than 78% of the water consumption and 66% less than the CO2 consumption of animal leather.

GARMENT & TEXTILES WASTES

Rethinking the 62% of 32 billion produced garments that yearly end up in landfills.

POLYURETHANE WASTE

As of today vegan leather is combined with PU to ensure the durability of the product. Recycling this material reduce pollution across ecosystems.

OLD MAILBAGS

Repurposing old mailbags of thick linen to create a resistant style that is 98% biodegradable.

PLASTIC BOTTLES

Yarn to repurpose plastic bottles that end up in landfills every year as 80% of production.

MERINO WOOL

Merino Wool is a natural and trackable material. The wool is certified by companies who are working with transparency and responsibility.

HEMP FIBER

Hemp is more abudant and water saving than cotton. Without fertilizers it cleans and restores nutrients in the soil.

ORGANIC ROPES

Handwoven bag realized with organic ropes that ensure a thick and durable structure completely eco-friendly.

ORGANIC COTTON

Organic cotton uses fewer chemicals and is GMO free. It biodegrades without producing toxines that are toxic for the environment.

CORK

A completely sustainable solution to plastic soles. It has a natural resistance to moisture and liquids and absorbs vibrations for bounce and flexibility.

RECYCLED TIRES

1.3 billion tires are produced every year and take 600 years to degrade. This recycled material has great abrasion and mechanical resistance.

OLD SOLES

Re-processing old rubber soles. Over 18 tons of old soles from repair workshops can create this style, which maintains equal sole performance.

RECYCLED FOAM

51% of its formula is made out of industrial waste. A stable and flexible sole material  for elevated comfort.

BIODEGRADABLE GLITTER

A certified plant-based and chemical free glitter that biodegrades up to 90% in 6 months.

ORGANIC COTTON EMBROIDERY

Organic and plastic free choice for embroidery.

VEGETAL TANNING

Less polluting, chrom-free, natural dyes from barks and leaves of certain plants.

PLANT-BASED COATING

Chrome-free vegetable polymer coatings.

RICE WASTE TAG

Rice waste and rubber can be used to create the logo tag.

SUSTAINABLE VISCOSE HANDLE

Handle can be made from sustainably sourced viscose from FSC certified forests.

RECYCLED SEQUINS

Sequins can be made from 20% of recycled PET.

CASTOR OIL INSOLE

Insole crafted with a bio-based PU from castor oil.

ZIPPABLE SHOE

Design different styles based on exchangagble shoe bodies and soles.

EXTENDABLE HEELS

Adjust the height of the heel in one click to make shoe multi-occasional.

EXCHANGABLE HANDLES

Style the bag with different handles to fit in different aesthetic.

EXCHANGABLE FASTENINGS

Get creative with color combinations to re-invent the sneaker periodically.

PARACHUTE ROPES

Re-purpose an outdoor element to decorate your sneakers.

RE-MODEL SNEAKERS TO SLIDE

Embrace the “worn-out” aesthetic by giving an old style a second life.

PATCHWORK FOR REPAIRS

Patch product waste into a creative new style.

TURN BAGS INTO BOOTS

Get creative by combining sustainability and functionality.