Materials
Fearless designs and innovative comfort. Pieces to disrupt expectations. Crafted in Europe. Crafted to last. Crafted with the highest quality standard materials.
| Material | Information | Sourced country |
Leathers | All of our leathers are LWG certified. LWG aims to improve the environmental impact of the leather industry by assessing and certifying leather manufacturers. The certified leather materials we use are sourced from waste products as part of our commitment to sustainability. These materials are obtained from processes such as food production and are repurposed to minimize waste and environmental impact. We ensure that our sourcing practices adhere to ethical standards. | IT |
Shearling | All of our shearling suppliers are LWG certified (read about LWG above). The shearling used for all INUIKII products is of European origin and dyed in Turkey. It is sourced from waste products as part of our commitment to sustainability. These materials are obtained from processes such as food production and are repurposed to minimize waste and environmental impact. The decision to work with shearling was made based on ecological reasons. Shearling is an organic material which has many functions and characteristics: it is antibacterial, can absorb moisture, is naturally thermostatic and can adapt throughout use. | EU |
Soles | All our shoes are made of eco-rubber — made by up to 70% devulcanized rubber. Meaning recycled rubber. We devulcanize directly in our sole factory in Europe. Sourced by our own rubber waste as a result or production. Our rubber is eco-friendly, purely organic and decompostable. | EU |
Bananatex | Bananatex (TWN) - Cradle to Cradle Gold. This material is the world's first durable, waterproof fabric made purely from banana plants. Cultivated in the Philippines within a natural ecosystem of sustainable forestry, the plant requires no chemical treatments. Its self-sufficiency has made it an important contributor to reforestation of areas once eroded by palm plantations, whilst enhancing the prosperity of local farmers. | CH |
Vegea | Valorizing agro-industry biomass and residues as high-value feedstocks transforming them into new materials. Collaborating with Italian wineries, we have developed a process for the valorization of wine waste: grape mark, that is composed by grape skins, stalks and seeds discarded during wine production. | IT |
Laces | We only use 100% organic-cotton OEKO-TEX Standard and BCI certified laces. All of the laces are used for our shoes, bags and further accessories. | PT |
Glue | We solely work with water based glue for all our production. | PT |
Packaging | All of our packaging is reduced to the max. We work with a FSC certified and recycled cardboard box which contains no glue nor plastic. Same applies for labels which are made of recycled paper. | EU |
Primaloft | The first 100% recycled, biodegradable* synthetic insulation and fabric fiber proven to be renewable for use in a circular economy. Keeps feet warm with a responsible twist. | DE |
Footbed | All summer slides equipped with an ergonomic INUIKII footbed are produced in Portugal and are made of PU. Covered with LWG certified leather from Italy. | EU |
Wool | All wool used for our accessories such as beanies, sweaters, gloves, scarfs, etc. are Woolmark certified and sourced in Europe. | EU |