isa asensio - daniella arcilla - amanda pagan francesc casas - jean-pierre villafa単e
The core of our brand relies heavily on creating products that are sustainable. Palmeras was built based on one mission: sourcing materials that are naturally produced and found locally Savananah resulting in a high reduction of carbon foot print as no transportation or shipping is involved. With palm being our main material in the creating process and the source of our brand name we guarantee raw material for a production that has no boundaries regarding renew-ability. We not only believe in the power of sourcing locally but in the role of providing cheap labor social stability. This is impacting the way we develop craftsmanship for the upper parts of the shoes as we incorporate techniques from street artisans into our designs. This is were our target customer ties in with our brand: our consumers are not only environmental aware of sustainability but are engaged in impacting social communities through the products they purchase. As we like to say, good shoes take you good places.
Our “target� client is not a client. These shoes are imagined for people living in countries with scarce resources. The objective of this project was to collaborate with fashion marketing students, and target a luxury client. When creating a 100% sustainable product with materials that are natural and organic found in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates. The objective of this shoe, is not to create a flashy piece of apparel but to provide this places with the recipe and the process on how to make it. Providing those in need protection for their feet, not only helps them travel longer distances to carry with their duties but gives them protection from harsh surfaces.
Lamar Johnson is a street vendor, born and raised in Savannah, GA. He spends his days climbing up palms trees found in the city scape of Savannah to create palm crafts. This shoe provides Savannah with their local retail while bringing profit to Savannah’s very own Lamar. As a street artisan, this product gives him the opportunity to bring Savannah a shoe with comfort and affordability. The style that bohemian Savannah’s youth is looking for
street artisan unemployed 1born in savvy
Hemp Twine
100% Natural Hemp Cord The distinction between hemp twine and hemp cord is evident in this high quality hemp product. While twine consists of several single strands of yarn that are twisted together, cord consists of several pieces of multi-plied yarns that are then twisted together to make the cord. The result of this 'double-twisting' effect is almost a mini-rope that is makes a much smoother and more uniform finished yarn then the twine, and which is also stronger then twine by virtue of the double-twisting. Perfect for craft, macrame and jewelry projects where a smooth, even look is required.
Cork
Quercus Suber: 100% Sustainable The cork industry is generally regarded as environmentally friendly. Cork production is generally considered sustainable due to the fact that the cork tree is not cut down to obtain cork; only the bark is stripped to harvest the cork. The tree continues to live and grow. The sustainability of production and the easy recycling of cork products and by-products are two of its most distinctive aspects. Cork Oak forests also prevent desertification and are a particular habitat in the Iberian Peninsula and the refuge of various endangered species.
Palm Leaf
100% Biodegradable and Natural The distinction between hemp twine and hemp cord is evident in this high quality hemp product. While twine consists of several single strands of yarn that are twisted together, cord consists of several pieces of multi-plied yarns that are then twisted together to make the cord. The result of this 'double-twisting' effect is almost a mini-rope that is makes a much smoother and more uniform finished yarn then the twine, and which is also stronger then twine by virtue of the double-twisting. Perfect for craft, macrame and jewelry projects where a smooth, even look is required.
Green Bond
Sustainable Adhesive Use of renewable resources in the product formulations Products are largely recyclable Products provide clean waste streams Components are biodegradable Reduction in overall energy consumption Reduced greenhouse gases Overall energy efficient
Sisal Rope
100% Biodegradable and Recyclable Sisal rope is a hard natural fiber with many characteristics of manila rope. but offers 80% of its strength. Sisal is more economical than manila. It has good knot-holding ability. Provides great knot holding ability and is sunlight resistance.
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1. Sisal rope is untwined 2. Sisal rope is twisted and glued to create a sole 3&4. Palm leaves are assembled 5&6. Leaves are weaved 7. Weaving is used to structure the surface
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process
sisal rope is twisted and glued using sustainable adhesive
cork is compressed into sheets and laser cut to form the sole
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palm leaves are weaved to create a structure to support the foot
palm leaves are assembled and split into smaller strips
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product logo
labeling & size
reusable multiuse packaging: made out of 100% organic materials
final product