Pisaverde

Plácido Alonso, founder of the brand, leads an artisanal process where almost all stages of shoe production are manual, manufactured in his own workshop located in the Canary Islands.

The brand stands out for rescuing and reusing banana tree stems, a material usually considered waste. They have developed their own machine to extract the natural fibres from this stem, dyed and spun by hand.

Then, using traditional techniques, they take the banana fibres to a loom, creating an exclusive fabric that is incorporated into the designs and the handmade process of making unique shoes and accessories. 

Pisaverde is committed to creating unique and innovative products using banana fibres, preserving the traditions of craftsmanship and producing locally.

Pisaverde is a brand that stands out for using recycled materials extracted from nature in its products. Its exclusive designs include banana fibre, recycled leather, recycled plastics and tyres, and natural dyes.

Banana fibre is one of the innovative materials that Pisaverde uses to manufacture its footwear. This material comes from the waste of the banana plant after harvesting. It is obtained artisanally through a careful process that involves the search and cutting of banana tree rolls, the extraction and cleaning of the fibres, and the natural dyeing, without chemicals, before being used in the loom.

Each production stage reflects Pisaverde’s commitment to sustainability and creating unique, environmentally friendly products. The brand demonstrates how combining design and quality with a sustainable approach is possible.

Pisaverde promotes a shift towards a production model more aligned with a circular and sustainable economy. They strive to maximise the use of resources and raw materials while minimising the negative impact on the environment and the community.

One of the brand’s sustainable practices is to recover skins from the textile industry, giving them a second life and avoiding waste.

Local production is essential to Pisaverde’s identity, as all its products are made in the Canary Islands. This decision benefits the local economy and ensures authenticity and Canarian spirit in every item they create. 

Regarding sourcing materials, the banana fibre comes from a local process carried out in the Canary Islands. Likewise, for example, the soles opt for recycled plastics from suppliers on the peninsula, specifically from Alicante.

Pisaverde uses recycled leather in some of its footwear models. These recycled leathers come from the textile industry and are those the fashion industry discards because they are not in season.

The brand is dedicated to recovering these skins from the textile industry, giving them a second life that might otherwise have been wasted.

At Pisaverde, each footwear model is unique and special, with innovative and original designs reflecting their artisans’ passion and dedication to quality.

Although they have a small stock of handcrafted footwear made slowly, taking care of every detail, they understand that each person has individual tastes and preferences. For that reason, in addition to their catalogue, they offer the option of customised pieces made to order. 

With Pisaverdes, you can modify existing designs, like adapting your favourite model to another size or choosing the leathers you like best from their collection. Create your own footwear to your liking!

Pisaverde’s transparency as a brand is admirable. 

Through their website and social networks, they share graphic material explaining in detail their production process. In fact, given the disbelief of some customers about their production with banana fibre, they are considering holding workshops to allow visits to the farm and the workshop so that customers can see the process first-hand and value their craftsmanship and transparency in their creation process.