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Futuristic Collaborative Sneakers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

XL EXTRALIGHT and RAL7000STUDIO Join Forces on a New Shoe

— December 27, 2022 — Fashion
XL EXTRALIGHT works in collaboration with RAL7000STUDIO on a new sneaker model with progressive materials for a futuristic look. It aims to push the boundaries of conventional sneakers and te shoes are entitled the XL-Framework, named after the layer that is between the operating system and software in tech terms.

The hybrid shoe is made for running and uses the Organix 3.0 material by XL EXTRALIGHT, which is a formula that uses 30% biological waste gathered from agriculture and forestry or drawn from biodegradable traction of industrial waste. This includes used cooking oil or waste grease. Overall, the look is bold and environmentally friendly and comes ith a range of apparel including hoodies and graphic tees.

Image Credit: XL EXTRALIGHT
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Footwear - Exploring new ways to create sustainable footwear using biodegradable traction and agricultural waste
2. Collaborative Footwear Design - Focusing on the benefits of collaboration between footwear companies and design studios to create unique and innovative footwear
3. Hybrid Sports Shoes - Creating new technologies and materials for sports shoes that combine different functions for optimal performance and style
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Industry - The footwear industry can explore collaboration with design studios to develop new and unique footwear that is environmentally friendly and functional
2. Sports Industry - The sports industry can invest in research and development to create innovative sports shoes that combine different functions for optimal performance and style
3. Sustainable Fashion Industry - The sustainable fashion industry can explore the use of biodegradable traction and agricultural waste in fashion products to create environmentally friendly and stylish apparel
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