Discover the manufacturing process of STRETS Alpercatas and learn more about the choice of our natural and sustainable materials.STRETS is a Portuguese brand of lightweight, comfortable and sustainable footwear. Our alpercatas are handmade in Spain, using the traditional alpargata technique. They are 100% handmade from linen and biodegradable rope, natural and sustainable materials that respect the environment. Sustainability is undoubtedly one of the company's pillars. That's why we work with manufacturers who are committed to reducing their impact on the environment at every stage of the production process. From the selection of materials to the manufacture and distribution of products, we take care to make the most sustainable choices. We spoke to our manufacturer to give you all the details about the production of STRETS Alpercatas. Read on to find out more about the entire manufacturing process.
STRETS Shoes, a sustainable alternative to fast fashionSTRETS is designed to be part of the movement against fast fashion. Our manufacturer works with suppliers who share its, and our, vision of environmental and social responsibility, using recycled materials and sustainable manufacturing techniques. It also makes every effort to promote ethical practices throughout the supply chain and encourage a culture of conscious consumption among our customers. The base of the alpercatas is made from 100% natural braided jute fibre and their sole is made from 30% recycled rubber, along with dried cereal cane fibres. Water-based glues are applied to the wedge models to avoid the use of highly polluting glues. All the leathers used are certified by the Working Leather Group. This is an environmental management protocol for the leather manufacturing industry, which assesses whether our leather suppliers promote sustainable environmental business practices in the leather industry. Our manufacturer takes great care when choosing fabrics. Without losing beauty and design, we always try to choose materials with more than 40 per cent recycled material, such as polyester, nylon and cotton. If they don't contain recycled materials, one of the requirements is that the alpercatas are made from 100% natural materials such as cotton, jute and linen. Some of the models made by our manufacturer have metallic finishes, namely "free nickel", which is a metallic coating that is ideal for replacing electronic nickel plating and therefore contains no metals.
Alpercatas made with Natural and Sustainable Materials!We firmly believe in the importance of preserving our planet for future generations and are committed to doing our bit to achieve this. 100% HANDMADEOur shoes are handmade in Spain using the alpargata technique. Their design and sustainable materials make STRETS the perfect footwear for a comfortable walk that helps preserve the world we live in. 100% NATURAL LINENLinen is a very water-saving fabric. While a linen shirt requires 6.4 litres of water to produce, a normal cotton shirt requires 2,700 litres of water from our planet. Linen also doesn't need pesticides, genetically modified seeds or chemical fertilisers, which end up in our water, food, animals and, ultimately, ourselves. BIODEGRADABLE NATURAL ROPENatural rope is a resistant fabric that doesn't need pesticides, which makes it totally biodegradable, non-polluting and environmentally friendly!
If you have any questions about STRETS alpercatas, please contact us! STRETS - We're not just a pair of shoes. We're your mood! I wANT A PAIR OF STRETS |