ReCORK™ partners with footwear brand SOLE™ to
launch the Jasper Chukka, made with 52 recycled natural wine corks
per pair.
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 10,
2024 /CNW/ - Wine cork recyclers ReCORK™ and
footwear brand SOLE™ have given over half a million used corks a
second life, adding them a new fall/winter sneaker, 52 corks at a
time.
ReCORK works to collect and recycle used natural wine corks with
the help of thousands of cork recycling partners across the US and
Canada, such as vineyards,
municipalities, restaurants and grocery stores. The largest
initiative of its kind, ReCORK has collected more than 132 million
corks to date. ReCORK uses these corks to create high-performance
composite materials and components.
The company's latest project involves crafting midsoles for the
Jasper Chukka, a limited edition offering from footwear brand,
SOLE. This innovative addition to the footwear market is the first
shoe to feature ReCORK's patented new material technology, ReCORK
Recycled Cork.
ReCORK Recycled Cork is a flexible, durable, cushioning cork
compound with all of the functional benefits of a synthetic foam,
but only a tiny fraction of the environmental impact. The material
succeeds in overcoming the natural brittleness of cork, to create
components that are perfect for creating modern footwear. It debuts
in an innovative shoe, stacked with natural materials from tongue
to tread.
ReCORK was launched by SOLE in 2008 as a way to extend the
useful life of an incredibly versatile and sustainable raw material
that would otherwise go to waste. "Our mission is to create radical
change for good for people and the planet, and innovative and
purposeful design is at the heart of everything we do. We look to
lead by example, and increase our use of natural, recycled and
bio-based materials to minimize our environmental impact," says
Mike Baker, Founder and CEO of
SOLE/ReCORK.
Early adopters are calling the Jasper Chukka the most
comfortable shoe they own. The shoe's upper boasts a premium
quality ethically-sourced Merino wool knit, baffled with a fill
made from upcycled bison fiber rescued from the ranching industry.
These breathable, moisture-wicking, natural textiles combine to
offer a shoe that's cozy, soft, and temperature-regulating. A
natural rubber outsole rounds out the natural materials used to
create a shoe designed for versatile style and incredible
comfort.
Available now from yoursole.com. MSRP is $145 USD/$169
CAD.
For editorial samples and images of the Jasper Chukka featuring
ReCORK™ Recycled Cork, reach out to pr@recork.com.
About ReCORK
ReCORK™ collects and recycles natural wine corks to create
high-performance, composite materials and components. ReCORK's
mission is to make petroleum-based foams and plastics obsolete.
Learn more at recork.com.
About SOLE
SOLE™ is a Canadian footwear brand, founded in Vancouver in 2001. Our mission is to help
people live active, pain-free lives while having the least possible
impact on the planet. Learn more at yoursole.com.
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