Fish leather as a sustainable approach
If you have not heard about fish leather used as a new material for fashion, now is the time to listen. This material is both thin, flexible, and strong, and it does not smell of fish, just as we like it.
The texture of the leather is smooth and redefined, and it offers the widest range of colors. WODEN sneakers uses salmon leather as part of our sustainability approach.
Salmon leather goes flawlessly with everything and experience has shown us, that it is quite comfortable. This is why we think it is the perfect match for WODEN sneakers- and has been from the beginning.
Presenting: YDUN NSC Sneaker
YDUN NSC sneaker from the North Sea Collection (NSC) is an exclusive sneaker with woven details. It is made from breathable materials like calf leather and woven textile to ensure optimal comfort and fit. Inlay in shock-absorbing cork and an outsole in flexible natural rubber mixed with ordinary rubber and 10% recycled rubber providing unique comfort for the modern, urban woman.
Why we like the use of fish leather
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Fish leather is a by-product of the seafood industry and recycling the waste minimizes landfill and keeps resources in use for longer. Therefore, no extra energy in terms of production is required so as to provide this material.
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Fish leather does not leave the carbon footprint associated with raising cattle and does not use endangered species that could threaten biodiversity.
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Fish leather is also environmentally friendly as none of the products used involve endangered species.
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Fish leather is 10 times stronger than calf leather, thanks to its natural cross-fiber structure and it has a beautiful 3-dimensional structure.
Throughout the entire collection, we use fish leather as a sign of our Nordic Origin, as a fashion statement and as a significant WODEN DNA. We are proud to be using a material this strong, and with so many unique qualities.
