From the field to
your feet.
From raw material to finished sneaker: Here we show you key stages of our supply chain. Depending on the model and material, the paths can vary.
Materials, people, and paths: Discover how our sneakers are made.
Everything starts in the field.
Raw materials are processed, manufactured into components, and assembled into sneakers in the factory. Afterwards, the finished product goes to retailers or directly to you. This diagram shows a typical process; individual stages may vary depending on the model.
Raw material 01 ✓ Fairtrade-certified cotton
Cotton with traceable origin.
For appropriately labeled canvas models, we use Fairtrade-certified cotton. You can find information about the materials of a specific shoe on its product page.
We source our Fairtrade-certified cotton from certified producer groups. The Fairtrade system provides for a minimum price and an additional premium; the producer groups decide on the use of the premium according to the standard's rules.
Farmer & Cooperative
Cultivation by Fairtrade-certified producer groups; Fairtrade minimum price and premium apply to certified cotton.
Cotton Mill
The fiber is separated from the chaff and prepared for further processing.
Spinning Mill
The cotton fiber is spun into yarn. Certification details refer to the respective labeled materials and processes.
Weaving / Knitting Mill
The yarn is woven or knitted into textile fabric.
Dyeing Mill
The fabric is dyed or printed depending on the model. You can find out which certifications apply to the material on the respective product page.
Natural rubber for selected soles.
For appropriately labeled models, the natural rubber for the sole comes from FSC®-certified sources. In production, the rubber compound is vulcanized into a sole. You can find information about the respective sole on the product page.
Plantation
Latex extraction from rubber trees; FSC®-certified natural rubber is used for labeled soles.
Latex Mill
Processed further as a paste, rolled, and dried.
Rubber Crepe
Delivered to the factory as crepe in bales.
Rubber Compound
Rolled with silica, sulfur, and pigments.
Vulcanization
The rubber compound is processed into an elastic sole through vulcanization.
Sialkot, Pakistan —
where your shoe is made.
In Sialkot, Pakistan, the components of our sneakers are assembled. Afterward, the finished shoes reach the shop or your home via logistics and trade routes.
Talon Factory, Sialkot
At Talon Sports, components are assembled into sneakers. Collaboration with the facility and the Welfare Society is an integral part of our supply chain work.
Quality Control
Materials and finished shoes undergo quality checks during the production process.
Shipping
Depending on the transport route, finished shoes are brought to Europe. The specific shipping method can vary.
Warehouse in Germany
Orders go from our warehouse in Germany to retailers or directly to customers.
To you
To your favorite shop or directly to your home via our webshop.
Sneakers without animal ingredients.
For sneakers labeled as vegan, we forgo animal ingredients according to our product specifications. Look for the label on each specific model.
A sneaker consists of many different parts, from the upper material and laces to the sole. For appropriately labeled models, we also include auxiliary materials and details in the audit for vegan product specifications.
PETA Approved Vegan
The PETA-Approved-Vegan mark refers to appropriately labeled products; check the label for each model.
Re-thinking materials.
We are constantly reviewing materials and processing for new models. Where we change something, we specify the concrete feature – such as a certified raw material or a verified recycled content – directly with the product.
Many parts. One sneaker.
Organic Cotton
For labeled canvas models, we use Fairtrade-certified cotton. Composition and usage are stated for each product.
Natural Rubber
For appropriately labeled models, the sole contains FSC®-certified natural rubber. Details on the sole construction can be found with the product.
Colors & Prints
Colors and prints are part of the material selection. The vegan label refers to the specific model shown.
Eyelets & Metal
Depending on the model, eyelets and other metal parts are used for lacing.
Sewing Thread
Depending on the model, polyester threads are used. You can find material information on the product page.
Jesse & Carl
Jesse and Carl use recycled materials. Composition and certifications differ by model.
Certificates and further insights.
Fairtrade and FSC® refer to the respective labeled materials; PETA Approved Vegan refers to appropriately labeled products. TRACYCLE shows supply chain information, but is not a certificate. The Fairtrade Award is a historical award from 2016.
Fairtrade-certified cotton
FSC®-certified natural rubber
PETA Approved Vegan
TRACYCLE: Supply chain information
Fairtrade Award 2016
Insights into
our supply chain.
Discover materials, production, and the certifications that apply to the respective model.