MAKING A CHANGE, ONE SNEAKER AT A TIME
OUR SUSTAINABILITY MANIFESTO
At ELVARDI, sustainability isn't just a buzzword – it's our commitment to the planet and our communities. We're passionate to creating premium sneakers for the culture that are not only stylish but also durable and responsible. We prioritise full transparency of our supply chain, from where our materials are sourced to the production process that brings our designs to life. Every step of our process is open for our customers to see. We believe in practices that extend the life of our products, minimise waste, and support a circular economy. This means we're all in when it comes to product care, recycling, and even giving our sneakers a second life through reselling.
Our Sustainable Design Process
Our sustainability goals starts with our product design. By adopting 2D and 3D design and visualisation technology, our team of skilled designers crafts a diverse range of sneaker concepts in 2D and 3D. This innovative approach significantly reduces sampling lead times and minimises the production of physical samples, fostering an eco-friendly landscape for both product design and content creation. This efficient process not only optimises resources but also helps to lower emissions by eliminating the need for multiple sample creations and transportation.
Supply-chain transparency and traceability
We are committed to ensuring complete transparency and traceability of our sustainable practices throughout our supply chain. To achieve this, we use blockchain technologies to create a digital product passport that provides our customers with information about the origin and source of our raw materials, production processes, and the components used in making our sneakers. We firmly believe that luxury fashion and sustainability can coexist, and we are proud to lead the way in making this a reality.
Material & Production innovation
We only use high-quality leather from LWG-gold and silver-certified Italian tanneries, and we partner with factories that adopt green production methods and use solar panels to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. But this is just the beginning; we are constantly investing in sustainable material innovation, including biodegradable, recyclable, solvent-free, and renewable-based materials. Our goal is to achieve a sustainable future where product innovation and environmental consciousness coexist.
recyclable outsole
The convergence of technology and sustainability is reshaping the future of the footwear industry. Our partner, Vapesol, is the first Portuguese sole producer to achieve GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification for TR and TPU soles. Working with Vapesol, we use only certified products contain a minimum of 45% pre-consumer recycled material and can contain up to 100% recycled content. Vapesol is also at the forefront of a revolution redefines the production of EVA soles promoting recycling and material circularity.
Driving circular economy with durable products
We are adopting an innovative business model that prioritise recycling and refurbishing to encourage the adoption of circular product designs that are long-lasting. Our aim is to promote efficient recycling and reuse processes, which will contribute to a sustainable and eco-friendly future. Also, we are also working on introducing a secondary marketplace for customers to resell their sneakers, thus further promoting the circular economy.