Sustainability in the footwear industry
Sustainability today is an important topic for the shoe industry and is undoubtedly a topic of absolute interest and which is much talked about. When we talk about footwear, sustainability is a very broad subject: it touches on various aspects that impact companies along the entire supply chain from raw materials to consumption.
The opinion of our publishing house is that to talk about sustainability at this time it is necessary to balance two aspects:
- Create an effective story telling capable of attracting the attention of consumers;
- Provide a scientific and quantitative basis for the story.
We believe the era of green washing is over and the time has finally come to address the issue of sustainability in the footwear sector with a serious and precise approach. Getting into further details we think it is necessary to elevate the discussion and focus on methodologies based on LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) which have the objective to investigate, measure and accurately describe the environmental impact of products and footwear organizations.
In this section of our site we will try to achieve two goals:
- Aggregate all the articles on the theme of sustainability that describe case histories ranging from development of materials to projects of sustainable shoes and that talk about companies and events.
- Produce articles similar to white papers that can help to understand in a simple but not trivial way the theme of sustainability in the footwear sector.
Biodegradable shoes
What is meant by biodegradable shoe? Let me say it in a simple way: you put it in the soil, you wait a little while and in the end you can’t find it anymore because it has turned into something else.
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Kiefer von Zoe. Commitment to a sustainable future [Download Sustainability White Paper]
With over 40 years of experience in the shoe industry, Kiefer von Zoe specialises in researching and developing materials for assembly insoles for the most demanding shoe manufacturers and designers.
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Alteray Technology®: wow effect in sunlight!
“We can change colour almost as fast as your mood swings”. Alteray Technology®, applies its all metal free own photochromic pigments, allowing fabrics, leathers and many other materials to change colour in sunlight or under UV rays.
The innovative Texon eco-line insole technology
The new line is based on 85% recycled content and is 100% recyclable. Perfect for footwear manufacturers that are looking to boost the amount of recycled material in their shoes, without compromising quality.
The Brazilian leather webinar series
The first edition will take place on September 24th (Thursday), at 2 p.m. (GMT).The Brazilian Leather Webinar Series – Leather Business and Future Consumer is a great project that aims to share knowledge and positive experiences about leather, partner industries, and sustainability.
New DAVOS sustainable projects
Faced with the COVID-19 emergency, the Treviso-based company has worked hard both in terms of management and creativity production, maintaining the proactive and innovative features that has always distinguished it
SALOMON
Fruit of 3 years of research, the new running shoes combine performance with circular design, thus allowing for complete recyclability
Timberland, raises the bar of sustainability
Circular design and regenerative agriculture together with the rethinking of the leather supply chain, will ensure the brand’s collections have a net positive impact on nature
Ellen MacArthur Foundation: towards a circular economy
Founded in 2010, the foundation quickly became a global thought leader, while establishing the circular economy as the order of the day among opinion makers, businesses, governments and research institutes.
Noxis Green, Over Teak’s sustainable line
The new proposals of the sustainable collection of the Apulian shoe factory are made up of recycled materials. In some cases production and components are 100% made in Italy.
FheelGreen®, the eco-friendly solution by Tacchificio Villa Cortese
Partner of the most prestigious international fashion brands, since 1961 Tacchificio Villa Cortese has been combining beauty and functionality through a skilful balance of craftsmanship and innovation. And a particular attention to sustainability.
FheelGreen®, the eco-friendly solution by Tacchificio Villa Cortese
Partner of the most prestigious international fashion brands, since 1961 Tacchificio Villa Cortese has been combining beauty and functionality through a skilful balance of craftsmanship and innovation. And a particular attention to sustainability.
ACBC – Anything Can Be Changed
The story of a successful Italian start-up that amazes with its innovation and that aims to create increasingly sustainable collections, for its own brand, but also in collaboration with other company.
The new frontiers of bio-materials
Created in the laboratory and totally cruelty-free, the innovations include mushrooms and…sweat
The secret to keep them in shape and sustainable
For the company Luigi Carnevali a new line of eco-sustainable fabrics made with raw materials containing recycled material.
"Fashion Industry 2030"
Reshaping the future of fashion through sustainability according to Francesca Romana Rinaldi
