T
he new HM ECO line from TX-based
footwear brand Hari Mari is an eco-
friendly, capsule collection of flip
flops made with cactus leather and
100% vegan construction.
"Using cactus-based leather and
recycled rubber to create our new Sonoros sandal
line is something our team at Hari Mari is pretty
excited about," says company founder Jeremy
Stewart. "It echoes our brand's long-standing
commitment towards using responsibly-sourced
materials in our footwear. The Sonoros line feels
like it's the beginning of something more meaningful
in footwear — a shift toward a new path of design
and sourcing that truly reflects customer values.
And, since we're based in Texas, using cactus is
somewhat of a no brainer!"
The Eco-friendly, vegan leather straps and
footbed are made of sustainable cactus fiber. The
cactus leather used is an environmentally friendly
organic material made of Nopal cactus, also known
as the prickly pear. Cactus is a natural carbon sink
and has a great CO2 sequestering capacity. The
leather only utilizes the mature leaves of the plant
without damaging the plant itself, enabling repeat
harvest every 6-8 months from the same plants.
In addition to this faux-leather, Hari Mari worked
within their supply chain to utilize old shoe sole
rubber and create recycled rubber outsoles. The
brand's cushioned EVA midsole and arch support
are also made using recycled EVA. n
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The Sonoros sandals
utilize material from
the Nopal cactus,
also known as the
prickly pear.
ISA TanTec's Greener Pastures program provides
traceability to source insuring transparency of origin
and offering enhanced animal welfare practices.
Hari Mari Makes a Point
