Twisted X's Zero-X No-Glue Shoe is touted as the brand's most sustainable shoe yet, as it avoids the use of toxic chemical adhesives. The footwear designs that can be found in the Zero-X collection make the most of Twisted X's proprietary interlocking, double-stitching system, which is said to eliminate "75% of the harsh environmental issues created with traditional footwear."
The Zero-X No-Glue Shoe, which has been in development for years, is true to its name. As Twisted X CEO, Prasad Reddy says, "When we were challenged and told that we had to have a little glue on the footbed and shoe lining, we kept trying and worked to ensure this no-glue shoe means no glue, not even one drop."
The light and breathable footwear features ecoTWX uppers made from recycled water bottles.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Glue-free Footwear
- The trend towards sustainable footwear production without toxic adhesives presents opportunities for companies to develop innovative bonding methods.
- Double-stitching System
- The trend towards sustainable footwear production that eliminates harsh environmental issues can be accelerated by innovative double-stitching systems.
- Eco-friendly Materials
- The trend towards sustainable footwear production with recycled and biodegradable materials presents opportunities for companies to develop new eco-friendly products and processes.
Sectors Adopting This
- Footwear Manufacturing
- The footwear manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend towards more sustainable production methods that eliminate toxic adhesives and reduce environmental issues.
- Eco-friendly Textiles
- The trend towards sustainable footwear production with eco-friendly materials presents opportunities for the eco-friendly textile industry to develop more recycled and biodegradable materials.
- Sustainability Consulting
- The trend towards more sustainable footwear production presents opportunities for sustainability consulting companies to help footwear manufacturers develop more sustainable and eco-friendly production methods.
