Sambas de Bambas manufactures its footwear in Elche (Spain), a place with a long tradition of shoemaking, where they manufacture ethically and responsibly.
Sambas the Bambas footwear is made with biomaterials (without plastics), respectful with the planet, people and of course, with your feet.
- TPR Biovegetal, a patented and innovative material that comes from 100% vegetable oils, used for the creation of their soles. Its capacity of adherence to the ground, flexibility and adaptability, make it the perfect material to step comfortably.
-Coconut or hemp fiber, used to create the insoles of footwear. These fabrics are perfect for both the outside and inside of footwear, as they neutralise odours.
-Organic cotton, which is grown free of toxic substances such as fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides of petro-chemical origin. You will find it both on the outside and inside of their footwear, thus avoiding exposing your skin to toxic substances.
-Piñatex, a natural and versatile material as an alternative to animal skin, made from the fibres of pineapple leaves.
-Vegea, grape skins from wine-making, vegetable oils and natural fibres from agriculture.
- Cork, a naturally waterproof, lightweight, organic, renewable and biodegradable material. It is also flexible, washable and a great thermal insulator.
-Linen, an antibacterial, fungicidal, odour-neutralising and UV barrier fabric.
In addition, they are committed to continue discovering natural and innovative alternatives that are recyclable or biodegradable without danger to the natural environment.
Sambas the Bambas’ shoes are made from many materials, which makes them difficult to recycle. However, many of their materials are biodegradable, so their shoes would take a short time to degrade.
At Sambas the Bambas they are committed to local production and the highest quality, which is why their shoes are designed in Granada and manufactured in Elche (Alicante), using mostly local materials and also collaborating with local illustrators and designers.
The long tradition of Spanish shoemaking is highly valued in Spain and abroad for its quality. They have tried to make footwear as locally as possible, although there are some materials that they have had to bring in from abroad because they are not yet available in Spain.
They do not work with materials of animal origin.
Sambas de Bambas states that from an environmental point of view, intensive livestock farming is the biggest driver of deforestation. Chrome tanning is the most popular form of leather production and one of the most harmful. Large quantities of toxic chemicals and acidic effluents concentrated with heavy metals are dumped into the water, which is why Sambas de Bambas does not use animal materials.Sambas the Bambas shoes are designed to be timeless and durable. The entire inner lining of the shoe is hemp, combined with linen, which has thermo-regulating properties; that is to say, it is a material that is cool in summer and comfortable in winter, so that you can wear your sneakers all year round.
Furthermore, Sambas the Bambas, through its website, in addition to offering detailed information on how to clean and care for your footwear, also offers cleaning products to keep your sneakers clean and new.
Victoria and Manuel are the founders of the brand, and they are very transparent about the materials used in the manufacture of their footwear.
However, COSH! does not have sufficient information on its supply chain.
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