Palladium unveils its new EARTH collection prepared for the Fall/Winter 2020 season entirely dedicated to sustainable designs only. This is done throughout the production process without disrupting the overall quality or durability of the results. Sourcing responsibly and producing consciously, the brand ensures that the designs are friendly to the environment through and through.
Each shoe is made from recycled materials and components. All of the boots that make up the capsule draw materials from recycled plastic bottles. The sole units are made from recycled rubber waste that have been repurposed for an upcycled finish. All of the pairs in the collection are complete with a 1005% thermoplastic polyurethane to deliver a waterproof finish at the membrane. It is then complete with metal zippers from scrap copper and zinc alloy.
Recyclables-Made Sustainable Footwear
Palladium's EARTH Collection Takes a Eco-Friendly Approach
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Footwear - The trend of creating footwear using recycled materials and components presents disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to reduce waste and meet consumer demand for eco-friendly products.
2. Recycled Plastic - The trend of using recycled plastic bottles as a material for shoe production offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to address plastic waste and create sustainable fashion items.
3. Upcycled Finishes - The trend of repurposing rubber waste for sole units and using metal zippers from scrap copper and zinc alloy presents disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to transform waste materials into stylish and durable footwear components.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of sustainable footwear by incorporating eco-friendly designs and materials into their product offerings, meeting consumer demand for more sustainable fashion choices.
2. Recycling - The recycling industry can take advantage of the trend of using recycled plastic bottles and rubber waste in footwear manufacturing, providing new opportunities for waste management and resource utilization.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - The trend of producing footwear with upcycled finishes and utilizing scrap materials like copper and zinc alloys for zippers presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the sustainable manufacturing industry to create eco-friendly products with reduced environmental impact.