Sports company PUMA will make a commercial version of its experimental RE:SUEDE sneaker, the RE:SUEDE 2.0, available for sale. PUMA showed it was able to successfully turn the RE:SUEDE into compost under tailor-made industrial conditions during a two-year pilot project. One of the materials used for this sneaker is Zeology suede. PUMA will now make 500 pairs of the commercial version of this shoe, the RE:SUEDE 2.0, available for sale on puma.com/eu and Zalando Plus starting April 22. Read PUMA’s press release Buy your pair of RE:SUEDE’s made with Zeology suede now! Shop at eu.puma.com Shop at Zalando Once the RE:SUEDE 2.0s are worn out, customers can return them for free. PUMA will then send the sneakers to its partners so they can be put through a specially equipped industrial composting process. In exchange for sending them back, customers will receive a 20% discount on their next purchase. Other articles Advancing Circular Leather Through Material Research At Nera, innovation in tanning chemistry goes hand in hand with data driven research and material design. In cooperation with the… Craftsmanship Meets Innovation: Royal Smit & Zoon and Van Drunen Schoenfabriek Join Forces We are proud to announce a unique collaboration between Royal Smit & Zoon and Van Drunen Schoenfabriek, a partnership that… Think! introduces Zeology-tanned leather shoes In an industry where sustainability claims are often vague, footwear brand Think! takes a clear step forward by partnering with… Share this:
