Our Materials

Five materials.
Everyone traceable.

We started in Ecuador. Surrounded by alpaca ranches, banana groves, and sugarcane fields. We traced every layer back to its source. Here's what we found.

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Every step counts

Why We Care

Roughly 57% of footwear and 64% of apparel is made from synthetic materials. The problem with synthetic materials? They’re made from plastics. Plastics come from oil. And oil is a fossil fuel that’s accelerating climate change. What’s even weirder about the link between fashion and fossil fuels is that these materials weren’t widely used in our industry until the 1980s. But we’ve quickly become dependent on them. The reliance on fossil fuels is accelerating climate change, creating negative impacts on waste, biodiversity, and more. Which is why we need to transition back to renewable, natural materials.

Certified for a better world

We work with leading organizations to ensure our materials and production processes are held to high standards of farming, environmental management and worker welfare.
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GLOBAL G.A.P. certification - Juntos

Alpaca Wool

Single-origin. Single reserve. One extraordinary fiber.

Softer than merino. Hypoallergenic. Thermoregulating.

Our upper, sock liner, and insole are crafted from single-origin Huacaya alpaca fleece, sourced from the Mazar Wildlife Reserve in the Ecuadorian highlands. Stuart White has stewarded these 4,400 acres since 1987 — protecting the land that makes this fiber possible. 20% finer than human hair. Moisture-wicking. Temperature regulating.
Impact

Alpacas lack hooves — their soft pads leave land completely undisturbed. They graze on grass tops, so roots hold soil while new growth returns.
Hypoallergenic Thermoregulating Moisture-wicking Single-origin
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Coconut

The insole that learns your foot.

Plant-powered cushion. Molds to your foot. Biodegrades after.

Crafted from coconut fiber, our insole padding molds seamlessly to the shape of your feet while providing maximum breathability and insulation. Made from 100% non-toxic material.
Impact

Leverages existing waste residue from coconut harvesting. When the journey is over, they biodegrade back into the earth.
100% Non-toxic Waste-derived

Banana Tree

What happens after the harvest.

Antimicrobial. Strong. Naturally absorbent.

Our silky soft shoe lining comes from banana tree pseudostems in central Ecuador — the part naturally left behind after the fruit is harvested. Instead of letting that biomass go underused, we transform it into a fiber that's antimicrobial, strong, and highly absorbent.
Impact

A renewable, biodegradable fiber that turns agricultural residue into everyday function. Zero additional farming required.
Antimicrobial Agricultural residue
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Sugar Cane

Sweet for your feet — and the atmosphere.

The world's greenest EVA. Pulls carbon while it grows.

Our sugarcane midsole uses bio-based EVA — one of the only materials on the market that actively absorbs CO₂ during growth. Naturally springy, durable, and contouring underfoot.
Impact

Promotes CO₂ absorption, contributing directly to the reduction of greenhouse gases during cultivation.
Bio-based EVA Carbon absorbing Naturally springy

RECYCLED TPU

Believe in Reincarnation.

Former single-use plastic. Now protecting every step.

Our flexible toe cap, piping, and laces began their lives as single-use plastic — exactly the kind of material that ends up in landfill. We give it a second life as the structural and finishing elements that protect the shoe and hold it together. Even the laces are doing the work.
Impact

Recycled TPU means one less reason to create new plastic. Every component diverts post-consumer waste and puts it back into useful, durable form.
Post-consumer recycled Flexible & durable Zero new plastic

Learn more about our ESG standards here.
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Stewards of the Land

Every gram of alpaca wool in your Juntos shoe comes from a single ranch, high in the Ecuadorian Andes. Stuart White has worked these highlands for years — and with support from Juntos, that protected land keeps growing. You're not just buying a shoe. You're part of what keeps it going.
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