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With the global problem of excess plastic growing, we have taken action and come up with our first range of recycled hikers.
41% of customers asked said that eco-friendly, sustainable materials are important when choosing footwear.
We are delighted to be pioneering the new wave in hikers. 2020 saw the launch of our first recycled hiker.
85% of the upper on these hikers are made from recycled plastic bottles.
We use a process called RPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate) which takes plastic bottles and chops them into small chips which are then melted and spun into yarn. It is that yarn that is woven into the upper of the shoe.
Five 550ml plastic bottles go into making 1 pair of our hikers
The sole is also made from sustainable rubber sources
Using RPET also uses less water in the manufacturing process.
2022 extends the recycled proportion into our lifestyle collection.
We are always looking at ways to make more of our range recycled to help the planet and to cut plastic waste and lower carbon emitions. We are launching a recycled boots range this season to sit alongside our popular hiking range which we have also expanded.
At Cotswold Shoes, they are focused on implementing sustainable solutions in all areas of the business. There are many great initiatives across the Company, from producing recycled footwear and recyclable packaging to working with the National Forest.
We have ongoing initiaves to improve the environmental impact of our products and the processes in manufacturing them. This includes moving towards using more sustainable materials in our products and packaging, as well as reducing our water and energy consumption.
It is our responsibility to look after our environment and while we recognise that changes won't happen overnight, by accepting environmental impacts across the business and making constant progress to minimise them, we will work to build a more sustainable future.
Every pair bought helps go towards tree planting
Thanks to all of our customers help we have planted over 2500 trees in our first year of partnership with the National Forest. We are looking forward to making this even more in 2022.
We had the great pleasure of helping on one of the National Forest's planting days in 2021 where one of our sales reps took his family. This will be the first of many tree planting days we will be attending and with all our customers support we look forward to planitng more trees in the years to come.
Trees supported so far: 2684
OUT THE BOX COMFORT | ||
At Cotswold Shoes they use clever and innovative and traditional technologies where we strive for out of the box comfort. These technologies include waterproofing for the unpredictable British weather, dual density midsole for extra comfort on those uneven terrains and neoprene lining for keeping your feet warm and dry whilst out in the long wet grass, amongst others. |
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Waterproof |
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Dual Density Midsole |
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Padded Tongue |
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Neoprene Lining |
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Supersoft Leathers |
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Warm Lining |
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Sheepskin Lining |
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Memory Foam Insole |