Italian designer launches shoes made from recycled fishing nets
08/07/2016
The nets are cleaned, cut and washed to soften them. They are then dyed with natural pigments to reduce the impact on the environment. To this same end, Mr Verdura also decided to use materials like cork for the anatomical footbeds and waste leather from shoe production for the back strap of the sandals. The shoes include recycled Vibram rubber in the soles and incorporate vegetable-tanned leather.
The company also announced a partnership with non-profit marine wildlife conservation organisation, Sea Shepherd to end the destruction of habitat and killing of wildlife in the world’s oceans. As part of the deal, Sea Shepherd will provide Verdura with some of the fishing net it uses in its footwear.
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