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Radical Transparency

We publish everything other brands hide. If we can’t prove it, we don’t claim it.

Last updated: December 2025

Materials Breakdown

Exactly what goes into every pair. No approximations.

100%
Recycled Plastic

Zero virgin materials. Every fiber comes from post-consumer waste.

15
Bottles Per Pair

Ocean-bound PET bottles intercepted within 50km of coastlines.

0
Synthetic Dyes

Natural pigment alternatives only. No chemical runoff.

Component Material Source Supplier Location Certification
Upper Fabric 100% Recycled PET Yarn Southeast Asia ✓ GRS Certified
Laces 100% Recycled Polyester Southeast Asia ✓ GRS Certified
Insole Natural Cork + Recycled Foam Portugal ✓ FSC Certified
Outsole Recycled Rubber (60% recycled content) Vietnam ✓ ISO 14001
Packaging 100% Recycled Cardboard Local to distribution ✓ FSC Recycled

Supply Chain Map

From collection to your doorstep. Every step tracked.

1

Collection

Ocean-bound plastic bottles collected by coastal communities within 50km of waterways. Payment above fair trade standards.

📍 Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam
2

Processing

Bottles cleaned, sorted, shredded into flakes. Melted and extruded into recycled polyester yarn. GRS-certified facility.

📍 Taiwan
3

Manufacturing

Yarn woven into fabric. Cut, stitched, assembled into sneakers. Fair Trade certified factory with ISO 14001 environmental management.

📍 Vietnam
4

Distribution

Shipped in 100% recycled packaging via carbon-neutral freight. Direct-to-consumer model eliminates retail waste.

📍 Regional hubs

Environmental Impact

How we compare to traditional sneaker production.

RE:FORM Sneakers

Per Pair Impact

CO₂ Emissions 4.2 kg
Virgin Plastic 0 grams
Industry Average

Per Pair Impact

CO₂ Emissions 13.6 kg
Virgin Plastic 280 grams

What We Refuse to Do

The compromises we won’t make. Ever.

Virgin Plastic

We don’t blend recycled with new plastic to cut costs. 100% means 100%.

Greenwashing Language

No “eco-friendly” or “sustainable” without specific, verifiable proof.

Carbon Offset Theater

We reduce emissions at source. We don’t buy credits to pretend we didn’t pollute.

Hidden Percentages

If we say recycled, we tell you exactly how much. No rounding up.

Fast Fashion Cycles

No seasonal drops designed to expire. We make products built to last years.

Use Our Guide Against Us

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Sustainable sneakers made from 100% recycled plastic.

No greenwashing. Complete transparency.

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