It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Sigrid Buehrle

Footwear Innovation / New Initiative

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Around 23.9 billion shoes produced globally each year, are often made using over 40 different components from a range of materials including TPU, EVA, PU and rubber. The industry faces significant challenges due to this high complexity of shoe constructio

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