Follow the development of our t-Project, which stands for radical solutions towards true sustainability without compromise. The interchangeability of discarded parts in our shoes has been an important aspect of our design concept from the very beginning. At t-project we are continuously working on improvements with new materials to create circular design solutions. Over the years, we have consistently collected used and B-quality soles, as well as leather scraps, which now form the basis for our latest developments.

Watch video of our sole shredding machine

Circular soles

Recycled shoes

Biodegradable shoes

 

t-project Aware:

Vegan, biodegradable and plastic-free design, designed by the next Trippen generation. Most new materials on the market contain a certain amount of synthetic components and are neither as beautiful nor as robust as leather. While researching already existing functional materials, we came across Belgian mail bags made of sturdy linen from the 60s, which we complemented with an inner lining made of soft cotton. The inner footbed made of natural cork completes the innovative sole, for which we developed a construction made of natural rubber. All the necessary support functions are taken over by the three sewn layers of the sole, therefore making further reinforcing materials such as glue unnecessary.

Only for the yarns do we need the strength of polyester, making the shoes 98% biodegradable.

Aware is a 98% biodegradable pair of sneakers, made out of old Belgian linen mailbags, three layers of natural rubber and undyed cotton shoelaces.