Cayumas is Likely a Fully Vegan Brand

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Cayumas Brand Highlights

Based in Madrid, Spain, Cayumas uses organic and recycled materials to make their Venetian-style shoe-slippers (Friulanes).

About Cayumas

"Cayumas handmakes truly Venetian slippers with the best quality materials. When you buy a pair of Cayumas, you are helping European artisans to continue their ancestral shoemaking skills." - Cayumas team

What materials are used to make Cayumas Fruilanes?

There isn't much information available on the Cayumas website about the materials they use, so we asked their team and they told us that they use organic cotton velvet and recycled rubber from bicycle tires. When we asked if there are any animal-derived materials or ingredients in their shoes, they said, "not any."

Are Cayumas shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

From an environmentally-friendly materials standpoint, Cayumas Venetian slipper-style shoes could be considered quite environmentally-friendly, as their main materials are organic cotton and recycled rubber. From a carbon footprint, water usage, chemical usage, and general natural resource usage standpoint, it's difficult to asses the impact that Cayumas shoes have, and what they do to remediate it. Cayumas does not currently provide data as to their environmental impact or remediation efforts, so it's difficult to accurately asses them in either of these regards. It is worth noting however, that their shoes are made by hand, and organic cotton is largely considered one of the most sustainable materials used in clothing and footwear.

Does Cayumas use green shipping methods?

It's unclear from their website if Cayumas uses net-zero or negative emissions shipping partners, either domestically or internationally. We’ve asked them for clarification, and are currently awaiting reply.

Does Cayumas use eco-friendly packaging?

It's unclear from their website if Cayumas uses recycled, recyclable, compostable, or other forms of eco-friendly and sustainable packaging. We’ve asked them for details regarding the materials they use for packaging, and are currently awaiting reply.

Are Cayumas Venetian slipper shoes recyclable or compostable?

It’s unclear from the information available on their website if Cayumas’s slipper shoes are recyclable or compostable. We’ve asked for clarification from the Cayumas team, and are currently awaiting reply.

How should I dispose of my worn out Cayumas slipper-shoes?

We’ve asked the Cayumas team if they currently have, or are developing, a shoe recycling program, and are awaiting reply. In the meantime, Get it Vegan recommends either trying to have them repaired, donating them to someone in need, or taking them to a clothing recycling depot (if available in your city), which can strip them down to their recyclable components.

Where can I buy Cayumas slipper shoes?

It looks like Cayumas Venetian slipper shoes can be purchased from their website, or from their social channels. They also appear to be available in a handful of shops in Spain.

Do Cayumas slipper shoes ever go on sale?

We haven't noticed any sales when visiting their website or perusing their social channels, although their website does mention that newsletter subscribers get access to "exclusive discounts."

Are Cayumas slipper shoes ethically made?

Yes! Cayumas Venetian-style slipper shoes are handmade in Italy, which means their artisans are protected by the stringent labour laws of the European Union, which also include strong health and safety regulations.

Does Cayumas promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?

Cayumas appears to incorporate some elements of a circular economy, such as primarily using organic & recycled materials; making timeless styles; making their products by hand; and employing fair labour.

Is Cayumas a charitable company?

We’ve asked the Cayumas team about any charitable initiatives they're involved with (if any), and are currently awaiting reply, as there is no such information available on their website.

Cayumas Product Range

Cayumas makes men's and women's Venetian-style slipper shoes, also known as "Friulanes," in a wide variety of styles and colours. Some models and mule-style with no back, whereas others are Mary Jane style, with a single strap over the shoe. Others still are espadrille-style (think of Toms shoes), and some are sling-back style, with a strap at the back.