ECOLOGICAL MATERIALS
Sustainable production, ethical practices, advanced technologies and innovative materials: that’s why choosing Yatay helps the planet. And, of course, it is absolutely not green washing.
Cereal
Our corn is very pop,
but it's no pop corn!
Usually, synthetic leather substitutes are petroleum-based. Instead, after two years of R&D, we discovered a way to use “bio-polyols” - polymers extracted from grains - as a raw material.
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Recycled Plastic
Recycled plastic looks fantastic!
Don’t you just love the exterior of our sneakers? Durable, waterproof, light, soft and resistant. We took years of R&D to develop that look. Yet, its best feature is hidden behind the scenes: because it is made from recycled plastic bottles. A new life for the bottles, a cleaner life for the planet.
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Tires
We flex with flecks!
Look closely at any Yatay insole and you’ll notice tiny black flecks. That’s the recycled rubber we use to add resiliency, cushioning and comfort. At the same time we are helping the environment. Better for the planet, better for your feet.
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Wood
A little bit of wood. Why not ?
Our lining material is a masterpiece of technology: it leaves your feet dry and fresh while caressing them with a softness higher than silk’s. And it is obtained from tree pulp harvest from 100% sustainable plantations.
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Our sneakers are handmade by master shoemakers in the Italian region of Marche following time honoured traditions handed down from generation to generation reinterpreted using modern technology. Wholly sourced in Italy, the quality of our materials and components is uncompromised whilst minimizing our carbon footprint.
BIOVEG: YATAY MATERIAL
Perfect combination of technical performance and cutting-edge aesthetics
The BioVeg (fabric used for the production of every single pair of Yatay) family of products represents how the market for alternative materials is much more sustainable compared to natural leather. PETA approved and cruelty-free, they differ from fossil fuel alternatives for their bio content, derived from plant-based resources. Read More This result was achieved through the use of bio-polyols originating from no-food and GMO free grains combined with textiles sourced from natural or recycled materials. The use of certified raw materials guarantees their composition: FSC certified viscose or post-consumer chain recycled polyester that is GRS certified. Close
1200 PLASTICBOTTLES
100 LMTBIOVEG ARTICLE
1200 PLASTIC
BOTTLES 100 LMT
BIOVEG ARTICLE
BOTTLES 100 LMT
BIOVEG ARTICLE
Up to 1200 bottles can be used to produce 100 lmt of our Premiere BioVeg.
Environmental benefits in the production of BioVeg articles 1sqm of BioVeg saves 1Kg equivalent of CO2 emissions
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CERTIFICATIONS
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a US federal department- it certifies that we use only organic raw materials in the production of our bio-leather, with an extremely low environmental impact.
Our commitment to sustainable and cruelty-free materials allows us to produce completely vegan and PETA-approved sneakers.