The billions of pairs of shoes that are manufactured each year are usually created with plastic somewhere in the design, so the WAES plastic-free footwear has been created as an alternative. The sneakers feature a laid-back design aesthetic that is 100% free of plastic and actually made with materials that will biodegrade to ensure they aren't hanging around in environment after use. This includes organic tanned leather or organic canvas, conifer glue, a lactae hevea sole and hemp and cotton thread throughout to keep everything sewn together.
The WAES plastic-free footwear is the design work of Edward Temperley and Damian Quinn, and is competitively priced to ensure that the sneakers are as accessible as possible. The brand is also focused on ecological sustainability and will plant a mangrove tree for every shoe purchased to help support marine ecosystems.
Compostable Plastic-Free Footwear
The WAES Footwear is Made with Naturally Derived Materials
Trend Themes
1. Plastic-free Footwear - The trend towards sustainability and eco-friendliness in fashion creates opportunities for the development of more plastic-free footwear.
2. Biodegradable Materials - The use of biodegradable materials in products can lead to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
3. Sustainable Fashion - The growing consumer demand for sustainable fashion products presents an opportunity for eco-friendly brands to gain market share.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Manufacturing - Footwear manufacturers can embrace new trends towards eco-friendliness and biodegradable materials by incorporating such materials into the production of their products.
2. Fashion Retail - Retailers can cater to consumers that are interested in environmentally sustainable footwear through stocking items such as the WAES plastic-free footwear.
3. Eco-friendly Materials Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies that develop eco-friendly materials, such as organic tanned leather or organic canvas, are well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable fashion products.