Àlex & Paula Pérez are the founders of the brand
of vegan shoes and accessories
[ NAE VEGAN SHOES ]
Year founded: 2008
Design and office location: Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹
Raw material sourcing location: Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹
Manufacturing and production location: Porto, Portugal 🇵🇹
Brand Story
Nae was born in 2008 with the premise of no animal exploitation and focuses not only on natural and eco-friendly materials, but also on design, style, and quality, already recognized in Portuguese shoes. All the products they make are ethical and designed for the consumer and their daily comfort.
Their products are made with the aim of being used according to a sustainable manufacturing process in factories located close to where they are, in order to control their conditions and avoid energy waste and the impact on the environment due to long journeys.
Their products are made using sustainable manufacturing processes in factories located close to their place of establishment in order to control their conditions and avoid energy waste and the impact on the environment due to long journeys.
In addition, they are constantly improving the use of increasingly sustainable materials. All their products are GOTS, OEKO-TEX, ISO certified, ....
The different materials:
Piñatex
Piñatex is one of their natural fabrics. Made from pineapple leaf fibers, this material comes from leaves that are usually discarded, collected from harvests and transformed into an incredibly durable fabric, while the unused fibers are redistributed in the fields as fertilizer.
It is an entirely environmentally friendly process, and the responsible company collaborates with pineapple producers to offer an additional source of income.
Organic cotton
Unlike regular cotton, organic cotton is grown from natural (non-genetically modified) seeds and without pesticides, which makes it much gentler on the earth and safer for the skin. Grown in fields with regular rotation rather than persistent replanting, the soil remains healthy and nutritious for all stakeholders. Being irrigated 80% with rainwater, organic cotton significantly reduces energy and resource consumption, a major asset for preserving water reserves.
Cork
Cork is exceptionally durable and beneficial for the environment. It is harvested from cork oak trees (Quercus suber) and is entirely sustainable. Its carbon footprint is even negative, giving the use of this material in their products a positive impact. Waterproof, hypoallergenic and soft to the touch, which makes it practically perfect.
Recycled PET
Although PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is still plastic, it is incredibly recyclable. They hope to see the end of plastic production, but in the meantime, they can contribute to reducing the consumption of natural resources by using materials from the 3 Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle. This is why they decided to make beautiful products for you. Synthesized for the first time in the 1940s, PET was popularized for its resistance and lightness, which is also the case for RPET (Recycled PET). Once broken down, your old bottles and food containers can be transformed into clothing, accessories and of course beautiful shoes, which is as easy for your conscience as it is for your skin.
Vegan leather
Their "vegan leather" is made from a blend of microfibers including a mix of cotton, polyester and nylon (which is recycled whenever possible). Choosing vegan leather helps save billions of animals every year and means you don't have to compromise on style. They hope that you will enjoy your new luxury vegan leather products.
The big pluses
All products are labeled "PETA Animal Approved"
“Our main value has always been animalism or veganism, with the aim of offering an alternative to animal exploitation. Since 2008, we have improved the quality and design of our products, and we never again use exploitation by two-legged labor. Thus, we continue to focus on creating different designs and styles, improving comfort, adding accessories and we strive to support and associate with all those who share this commitment or have affinities.”
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The brand's eco-responsible values:
🔆 Eco-responsible
🔁 Upcycling
♻️ Recycling
🧴 Zero plastic
🏡 Made in Local
👤 Know-How
🤚🏼 Handmade
🇪🇺 Made in Europe
🐨 Vegan
⚖️ Fair trade
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact
🌿 Organic / Organic Farming
✅ Certified
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