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Supply Chain Information

Material Source: Cowhide Suede Leather Supplier (Italy)
Footwear-grade cowhide suede leather, including tanning and surface finishing processes

Polyester Yarn Supplier for Knitted Panels (Italy)
Polyester yarns supplied for knitted decorative and functional upper components

Cotton–Polyester Textile Supplier (Italy)
Blended cotton–polyester textiles supplied for inner lining and shoelaces

Rubber Material Supplier (Italy)
Rubber compounds supplied for outsole production
Manufacturing Process: • Suede leather cutting and preparation
• Knitted polyester panel integration
• Upper assembly, stitching, and bonding
• Sole attachment and complete shoe construction
Auxiliary Process: • Upper shaping and structural setting
• Lining insertion and lace installation
• Final fitting and finishing
Special Process: • Suede surface finishing and texture treatment
• Preparation and integration of knitted polyester components
• Quality inspection for durability and material consistency

Material Circularity Note

The technical cotton used for the lining and laces is designed for durability and recyclability. At end of life, technical cotton components can be recycled through established textile recycling streams, subject to local collection and processing systems.

Cowhide leather components are bio-based materials and may be reused, downcycled, or processed through specialized leather recovery and waste management systems.

Carbon Emission Information

Route 1: Material suppliers (cowhide suede leather, knitted polyester yarn, cotton–polyester textiles, rubber materials, Italy) → Shoe manufacturing plant (Italy)
Transport 1: Truck transportation
Route 2: Shoe manufacturing plant (Italy) → International distributor (United States)
Transport 2: Sea freight
Route 3: International distributor (United States) → Retail stores
Transport 3: Truck transportation (domestic distribution)
Estimated Carbon Emission: 0.55–0.90 kg CO₂e per product

Estimated logistics-related carbon emissions include domestic material transport within Italy, international sea freight to the United States, and final domestic distribution.

Manufacturing-related emissions are reported separately in the Sustainability section.