Low Impact Materials That Conserve Resources And Heritage
Rodrigo Lopes
Sunday, 1 August 2021
In this Lesson, discover the incredible sustainable stories behind the production of fish leather, recycled cotton, and BeLEAF™, low-impact materials that are being brought to market by Global Green, a premium materials hub based in The Netherlands.
We chat to Director Rodrigo Lopes to find out how these materials support local economies, why they offer a far more sustainable alternative to others on the market and how their production succeeds in conserving both water and energy.
In this lesson you will learn:
- About the incredible materials Global Green helps bring to the market
- How fish leather is harvested and processed and how it is changing the exotic leather skins market
- How to reduce water consumption in fabric production through closed loop processes
- How brands can work with fish leather, recycled cottons and PET fabrics in small quanities
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Foot Anatomy and Minimal Shoe Design Considerations
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This is a 23 minute conversation with Payson Muller, the co-founder of The Last Shoemaker, a small footwear company based in the North of England. Payson is an ex-stonemason who transferred his skills to creating bespoke lasts that adhere to a minimalist shoe design. Though keen not to give health advice, Payson being very interested in the "health" of the foot, shared his knowledge of how our feet can change shape depending on the shoes we wear. In order to provide his children with both comfort and a connection to nature via the feet, as well as professionals who like barefoot shoes yet need to dress formally for work, The Last Shoemaker preserves traditional craftsmanship in modern pared back designs.
In this lesson, learn interesting anatomical details to spur you into thinking beyond appearances for your product, understand how to really look at the details and materials of your shoes, and recognise what you should and should not remove from your designs for your customer to be comfortable.
Thumbnail: Bespoke last from The Last Shoemaker