Natural Rubber

sustainable fiber

Most of the soles of our shoes are nowadays made with synthetic rubber which is a very different thing from natural rubber.

Synthetic rubber is basically plastic whereas natural rubber is made from the milk of the Hevea tree.

Natural rubber, therefore, comes from a renewable resource, the harvesting of rubber doesn’t harm trees but actually helps the tree to flourish. It protects forests from being cut down as it gives value to the exploitation of the tree.

Rubber from FSC®-certified forest is even better as it ensures the good environmental management of the forest. There is also a Fair Rubber Association label, ensuring a better living for natural latex (rubber) producers.

Rubber is also easy to recycle & biodegradable.

PRODUCTS MADE WITH NATURAL RUBBER

Etiko - Natural Rubber Thongs, Black & White Sea Shepherd (FSC Certified natural rubber latex)