World Footwear

Sustainability

TOWORKFOR launches reusable CleanStep overshoe

Apr 21, 2026 / Portugal
The Portuguese safety footwear brand has launched CleanStep, a reusable overshoe that enables users to move between environments without leaving marks or dirt on floors

FAIST Voices: meet Bolflex

Apr 17, 2026 / Portugal
As part of the FAIST project, the Portuguese rubber sole manufacturer is breaking new ground in the field of Industry 4.0, while also deepening its commitment to recycled materials, a goal the company has pursued for a long time

H&M advances sustainability goals in 2025

Apr 8, 2026 / Sweden
The Swedish fashion group is making progress towards its sustainability targets, according to its latest report, with 91% of materials being sustainable and emissions down by up to 41%

'Building Resilient Futures leads' Global Fashion Summit agenda

Apr 7, 2026 / Denmark
Taking place in a month, organisers frame sustainability as adaptation under pressure, exploring how business models can evolve through circularity networks and stronger supply chain accountability

Debate grows over Germany’s textiles EPR scheme

Apr 6, 2026 / Germany
The HDS/L warns that folding footwear into a textiles framework overlooks the greater material complexity of shoes and could weaken competitiveness through higher compliance burdens and uncertainty

AYSAF as Türkiye’s gateway to global footwear trade

Apr 3, 2026 / Turkey
We spoke to Sait Sal?c?, the chairman of the Turkish Footwear Industrialists Association (AYSAD), about the global rise of Türkiye’s footwear sub-industry and its logistics sector, as well as the strategic importance of the AYSAF trade fair, which is taking place from the 21st to the 24th of April in Istanbul

FAIST Voices: meet Vapesol

Mar 16, 2026 / Portugal
Part of the FAIST consortium, Vapesol is focusing on product development to bring more sustainability and circularity to the sole manufacturing process

Soles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition

Mar 16, 2026 / United States
The Nashville-based non-profit organisation Soles4Souls has acquired a European footwear and apparel reconditioning company with the aim of expanding its global circular solutions capabilities

FAIST Voices: meet ISI

Feb 24, 2026 / Portugal
With sustainability in its core, ISI, a Portuguese manufacturer specialised in injected soles, aims to accelerate digitalisation and artificial intelligence use under the FAIST consortium

New EU regulations target destruction of unsold clothes and footwear

Feb 12, 2026 / European Union
The European Commission has just adopted new measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories, and footwear

New Generation: meet Mariana Monteiro from a.li.ás

Dec 22, 2025 / Portugal
Having initially studied Communication Design, Mariana Monteiro transferred to the School of Arts and Design to pursue a more digitally oriented education. She is now in charge of communication at the sustainable shoe brand a.li.ás

H&M and Stella McCartney collaborate again after 20 years

Dec 11, 2025 / Sweden
The Sweden-based fashion retailer has announced a new collaboration with designer Stella McCartney, nearly 20 years after their debut partnership, with sustainability at its core

FAIST project drives modernisation in the Portuguese footwear industry

Dec 10, 2025 / Portugal
The FAIST project aims to transform the Portuguese footwear industry by advancing automation, digital manufacturing, and sustainability. It plans to deliver 80 innovations under its 50 million euros investment

Swiss brand honoured for circular footwear design

Dec 8, 2025 / Switzerland
Awarded by the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Crimagno was praised for its recyclable, genderless footwear made from sustainable materials and its commitment to environmental and social impact

Future of the footwear industry discussed at Porto conference

Dec 5, 2025 / Portugal
An international conference dedicated to the future of the Portuguese and European footwear industries was held as part of the FAIST project on the 18th and 19th of November
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