A Friendlier Fabric
From the very beginning, we chose to go feet first on the stance of animal-free design. We choose to be kind, to all kinds - while forever inspired by the belief that it is our responsibility to be conscious of our impact on this place we all call home.
That philosophy manifests itself in the friendly engagements we try to foster with earthlings and creatures alike. That includes leaving all animal species out of the equation when designing our shoes. The introduction of one intergalactic sneaker, the Apollo 2.0, urged us to peer into the future for a textile that was just as conscious about style and function, as it was mindful of the environment and its inhabitants.
A Friendlier Fabric
From the very beginning, we chose to go feet first on the stance of animal-free design. We choose to be kind, to all kinds - while forever inspired by the belief that it is our responsibility to be conscious of our impact on this place we all call home.
That philosophy manifests itself in the friendly engagements we try to foster with earthlings and creatures alike. That includes leaving all animal species out of the equation when designing our shoes. The introduction of one intergalactic sneaker, the Apollo 2.0, urged us to peer into the future for a textile that was just as conscious about style and function, as it was mindful of the environment and its inhabitants.
Think Leather, But Better
Used for the Apollo 2.0’s material upper, Clarino Tirrenina™ is an uncompromising, animal-free solution that challenges the necessity of natural leather in our shoes. This cutting edge microfiber mimics the look and feel of suede leather, and ages just as gracefully on a cellular level. As a man-made product, Tirrenina™ is incredibly resilient, boasting both high heat resistance and superior tear strength that rivals genuine leather. As opposed to the color dyeing limitations of its natural counterpart, this new type of fiber can be finished in an extensive range of hues.
Used for the Apollo 2.0’s material upper, Clarino Tirrenina™ is an uncompromising, animal-free solution that challenges the necessity of natural leather in our shoes. This cutting edge microfiber mimics the look and feel of suede leather, and ages just as gracefully on a cellular level. As a man-made product, Tirrenina™ is incredibly resilient, boasting both high heat resistance and superior tear strength that rivals genuine leather. As opposed to the color dyeing limitations of its natural counterpart, this new type of fiber can be finished in an extensive range of hues.
Future Fiber
Environmentally speaking, Clarino Tirrenina™ is a better, greener alternative engineered for the greater good. It is the world’s first water-based microfiber textile, made without any of the harmful organic solvents* that are found in conventional processes. In fact, thanks to revolutionary innovations, the Tirrenina™ upper is manufactured using 70% less water and produces 35% less carbon dioxide emissions than industry standard.
Environmentally speaking, Clarino Tirrenina™ is a better, greener alternative engineered for the greater good. It is the world’s first water-based microfiber textile, made without any of the harmful organic solvents* that are found in conventional processes. In fact, thanks to revolutionary innovations, the Tirrenina™ upper is manufactured using 70% less water and produces 35% less carbon dioxide emissions than industry standard.
The moral of our material story stems from our quest to constantly improve on our foundations and reduce negative impacts on the Earth. Utilizing future fibers like animal-friendly Clarino Tirrenina™ and creating recycling initiatives like the Native Shoes Remix™ Project continues to lead us on our path to a circular, sustainable economy of design.
The moral of our material story stems from our quest to constantly improve on our foundations and reduce negative impacts on the Earth. Utilizing future fibers like animal-friendly Clarino Tirrenina™ and creating recycling initiatives like the Native Shoes Remix™ Project continues to lead us on our path to a circular, sustainable economy of design.
*Learn more about the environmentally-friendly, solvent-free traits of Clarino Tirrenina™ here.
