# Recycled Knit Sneakers SUAVS' Legacy High-Tops are Made with About Eight Recycled Plastic Bottles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-knit-sneaker References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suavs-debuts-100-recycled-knit-sneaker-300992951.html) & [suavshoes](http://suavshoes.com) SUAVS is introducing a new [100% recycled knit sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore) that's made entirely from vegan materials—right down to the glue—and repurposes an average of eight post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. As well as being appealing for its [eco-friendly design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker), the sneaker is breathable, sweat-wicking and lightweight enough to be packed flat. For years, the brand has been creating versatile, stylish and travel-friendly footwear products and SUAVS' proprietary sustainable knit fabric is part of a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. To kick things off, SUAVS will be making its Legacy high-tops in the new material and by mid-2020, all new launches and current SUAVS styles will be made just as sustainably. Beyond using [sustainable materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ripple-shoe), SUAVS is also conscientious of reducing waste during manufacturing and packages its footwear in boxes that double as return packaging. Image Credit: SUAVS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Sneakers:** The trend of using recycled materials to make sneakers has disrupted the traditional manufacturing processes and opened up opportunities for sustainable footwear brands to establish themselves in the market. - **Vegan Fashion:** Veganism is not just limited to food, and the trend of using vegan materials to make fashion products has created a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable brands to tap into the growing demand for cruelty-free products. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** With the increased awareness about environmental sustainability, the trend of using eco-friendly packaging materials to reduce waste and promote recycling has created new disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to incorporate sustainable packaging in their products. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** The footwear industry can benefit from incorporating sustainable materials and eco-friendly packaging into their products to appeal to the growing demand for environmentally responsible products. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the trend of using recycled and vegan materials to create sustainable and cruelty-free products, which could disrupt the traditional manufacturing processes and create new opportunities for sustainable brands to establish themselves. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can innovate to reduce waste and promote recycling by creating eco-friendly packaging materials that appeal to brands that seek to incorporate sustainable practices into their supply chain, increasing market penetration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textile-to-Textile Recycled Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix.md) - [Sustainable Open-Style Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-uneek-360.md) - [Recyclable Material Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salomon-xt-pure-advanced.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike-ls.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Recycled Material Casual Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-mode.md) - [Eco-Conscious Hybrid Sneaker Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-hopara-2.md) - [Upcycled Cork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka.md)