PANGAIA Unveils Its New 3D Printed Sneaker With Zellerfeld
Mickey Phoon — April 13, 2023 — Fashion
References: footwearnews
PANGAIA has revealed its latest 3D-printed slip-on sneakers called the 'ABSOLUTE SNEAKER.' Zellerfeld CEO and co-founder Cornelius Schmitt said: "With the Absolute Sneaker, Pangaia has created a shoe that not only prioritizes sustainability but is also the lightest and quickest to print, setting a new standard for what's possible in printed footwear."
The sneakers are made from TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) and arrive in adaptable colors of black and oat. The sneakers have a slip-on minimalist design with curved features. The sneakers are also aimed as a mono-material, circular, and on-demand product. Additionally, it is made to be durable and comfortable. Furthermore, the sneakers can be melted down and recycled or used again, and PANGAIA is set to provide a $30 voucher for customers who return the sneaker to them at the end of their life for repurposing. The sneakers will be available for $250 on April 13.
Image Credit: PANGAIA
The sneakers are made from TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) and arrive in adaptable colors of black and oat. The sneakers have a slip-on minimalist design with curved features. The sneakers are also aimed as a mono-material, circular, and on-demand product. Additionally, it is made to be durable and comfortable. Furthermore, the sneakers can be melted down and recycled or used again, and PANGAIA is set to provide a $30 voucher for customers who return the sneaker to them at the end of their life for repurposing. The sneakers will be available for $250 on April 13.
Image Credit: PANGAIA
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