Lining (33% organic cotton and 67% recycled polyester)
Insole made of sugar cane (40%), organic cotton (12%) and amazonian rubber (11%)
Sole made of rice waste (23%), amazonian rubber (19% ) and recycled rubber (12%)
Materials
Upper
Leather: is perhaps the best material for the production of footwear - maintains its shape, it is breathable and the list of its positive properties is far from ending.
Sole
Rubber: The rubber outsole provides excellent grip and durability on a variety of surfaces. Thanks to its elasticity, it absorbs shock, increasing comfort when walking or running.
is used for products that are made using more environmently-friendly proceses which uses less water, energy and chemicals. Products with international certifications such as bluesign®, the 100 standard by OEKO-TEX® and MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® are placed under this label.
Organic Cotton
label means that product is made mostly by naturally cultivated cotton without the use of any synthetic agricultural chemicals as fertilizers or pesticides.
Recycled
Products with this label are made mostly of recycled materials mostly made from old waste such as plastic bottles and clothes. These products has smaller environmental footprint thanks to processing more waste materials than virgin materials.
If you find it strange that word of the French brand Veja hasn't reached you yet, that's perfectly understandable. This brand is based on the philosophy of zero marketing. Investing in reality is much more important than investing in the brand label itself. In translation, this means investing in high quality with an emphasis on sustainability, which Veja sneakers and clothing can be proud of.
Veja’s investment in production, mainly reflected in the choice of materials, makes their approach to nature very unique. All this means yet another fundamental advantage of Veja - sneakers and other products are very affordable while still retaining quality. This eco-brand sells its unique items for a friendly price, even though the production price of its sneakers is 5-7 times higher than usual in competing brands. It can afford to do this thanks to zero investment in marketing and advertising.
So get your Veja eco sneakers and discover your new favourite brand with a story and vision to boot.
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