New Orchard is a fully vegan brand. They’re PETA-certified vegan, which means their suppliers and manufacturers have to sign a legal statement of assurance form, stating that no animal by-products (including glues, dyes and solvents) are used in the production of their boots or accessories.
New Orchard Brand Highlights
"Hi, I’m Anna and I’m the heart and mind behind New Orchard footwear. New Orchard is a truly pan-European company. I design this totally unique and 100% vegan footwear in Switzerland, source materials and make them in Italy and outsource the accessories to Poland." - Anna Nowosad, Founder, New Orchard
- PETA-approved vegan brand
- Ethically vegan
- Charitable brand
- Supports animal charities
- Based in Zürich, Switzerland
- Hand made
- Made in Italy
- Italian materials
- Made with fair labour
- Offsets carbon emissions
- Biodegradable packaging
- Makes vegan “Uggs”
- Upper-mid price point
- Water resistant boots
- Eco delivery options
- Free worldwide shipping
About New Orchard
"Looks great today and will look great in half a century. An instant classic. We designed our first collection with a demanding and conscious people in mind who are ready to make better - vegan - choices, without compromising on quality and comfort when it comes to clothing. And those people are you." - New Orchard team
Are New Orchard boots waterproof?
According to New Orchard, "You can wear them in the rain with no fear of ruining them. Your feet will stay dry for at least 2.5 hours in the rain or snow. Apply a water-repellent spray once a month (at least – feel free to do it more often)."What materials are used to make New Orchard boots?
According to New Orchard, their boots are made of the following materials:• Upper sole - Breathable microfiber, 100% solvent free
• Lining - 100% microfiber faux fur, 100% solvent-free
• Insole - 100% natural, made from banana waste
• Outer sole - Eco-friendly EVA, 100% solvent free
Are New Orchard boots eco-friendly/sustainable?
From an environmentally-friendly materials standpoint, New Orchard's boots are at least somewhat eco-friendly, as they incorporate natural and high-quality materials into their designs. They also focus on durability, which is a key factor in sustainability. And while the man-made synthetics they use are generally considered worse for the environment than natural materials, those synthetic materials are still considered to be more environmentally friendly than animal-derived leathers (due to the inclusion of various toxic chemicals used in the tanning process, among other reasons). This is backed up by data from inside the fashion industry as well as outside of it. For the data, please see Collective Fashion Justice’s CIRCUMFAUNA initiative.Does production of New Orchard boots create a lot of CO2 emissions?
New Orchard says that by offsetting their daily carbon emissions, they want to become carbon-positive by the end of 2024.Does New Orchard use ‘green’ shipping methods?
New Orchard offers an "eco-delivery" option that involves free worldwide shipping on any order, which is shipped using "carbon-neutral transportation," according to the brand. The brand also says that using this option takes 14-30 days for your products to arrive.Do they use eco-friendly packaging?
Yes! New Orchard says that their packaging is made from plants and is biodegradable, and that the paper they use is either completely recycled or sourced from processed food waste.Are New Orchard boots recyclable?
We've reached out to the New Orchard team to get further details on this, and are awaiting reply.How should I dispose of my old New Orchard boots?
We’ve asked the New Orchard 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.What stores can I buy their boots from?
New Orchad's boots can be purchased from their website, and can be shipped worldwide. We've asked them if they have plans to work with retailers, and are currently awaiting reply.Do New Orchard boots ever go on sale?
We haven’t noticed any sales for their boots when visiting their site and perusing their social channels. However, they currently offer 10% off your first order for subscribing to their newsletter.Where are New Orchard boots made?
New Orchard makes their boots in Italy, with Italian-sourced materials.Are their boots made with fair labour?
Yes! New Orchard boots are made in Italy, which means their labourers are protected by the stringent labour laws of the European Union, which also include strong health and safety regulations.Is New Orchard a charitable company?
Yes, according to New Orchard, they give 10% of every pair of boots sold to a selected group of pet adoption organizations.Does New Orchard promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?
New Orchard incorporates several elements of a circular economy/slow fashion model, such as: employing fair labour; using natural materials; using high-quality materials; avoiding discount-level pricing; having a small product catalogue; making timeless styles; making their products by hand; offering eco-friendly shipping; and using biodegradable and recycled packaging materials.Is New Orchard an ethically vegan brand?
Very much so! New Orchard even says, "We source all of our materials with both humans and animals in mind - humans for the comfort and quality, and animals for their lives. So, no harm is ever done to any single animal in the production process."Related Brands
New Orchard Footwear Range
New Orchard makes lined "Ugg"-style boots in a small range of deep, sharp colours. Their styles are mainly aimed at women, although they do have a unisex model. They have just 1 main model of boot in 3 lengths (ankle, mid-length, and tall) and 5 nature-inspired colours (black, beige, green, brown and gray).