# Sustainable Greek Sandal Brands The Aplo Sandal is Made From 95% Recycled and Natural Materials By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-06-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aplo-sandal References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aplo/aplo-the-worlds-comfiest-sandal-for-sustainable-living) The Aplo sandal is manufactured in Greece and made from 90% recycled and natural materials. The [sustainably made footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-sneaker-collection) marries style and sustainability and is suitable for all occasions. The Aplo sandal is designed by Greek-Italian Iacopo Capone. The goal is to provide the wearer with maximum comfort all day long while also reducing global waste. Currently, the [innovative summer shoe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs) is available for pre-order via Kickstarted. Sporting a modern and elegant design, these sandals are made with buttery smooth memory foam. In addition to the product's sustainable qualities, the shoes are also odor-free, water-resistant, and anti-bacterial. Using [3D knitting technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flip-flops), the sandals are available in multiple colors, including Black, Sand Beige, Amber, Flamingo Pink, and Sky Blue. Image Credit: Kickstarter ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Footwear:** Develop eco-friendly and ethically-sourced shoes to reduce global waste and help the environment. - **3D Printing Technology:** Implement 3D printing technology to produce customizable and efficient footwear designs. - **Memory Foam Comfort:** Enhance the comfort and functionality of footwear with memory foam technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can capitalize on eco-friendly and sustainable footwear production to promote ethical and green fashion. - **Technology:** Technology industry can innovate footwear manufacturing using 3D printing technology to produce efficient and customizable designs. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare industry can adopt memory foam technology in footwear to promote comfortable and healthy footwear for patients with foot problems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Versatile Handmade Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-sandals.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Eco-Conscious Hybrid Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-hopara-2.md) - [Leather Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-homeware.md) - [Woven Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-sandals.md) - [Minimalist Travel Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewls-chiara-sandal.md) - [Sustainably Minded Straw Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc-softwear.md) - [Hemp Fabric Crafted Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-x-gramicci.md)