Twoobs is a Fully Vegan Brand

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Twoobs Brand Overview

Founded in 2016 and based in Australia, Twoobs makes children's and adult gender-inclusive sandals using 80% recycled materials. Their sandals are made in China, and they have a sandal recycling program that turns their old sandals into office flooring.

About Twoobs

"TWOOBS was launched in 2016 back when the word vegan made people shudder, and since then we’ve grown a lot, but one thing hasn’t changed: We create shoes that are better. Better for your feet, better for all beings, and better for the planet." - Twoobs team

Is Twoobs an ethically vegan brand?

Twoobs is an intentionally and ethically vegan brand, rather than one that uses vegan materials out of convenience, or for other reasons. According to the brand, "Our kinda footwear is just that - kinder to your feet, to the planet, and to our furry friends," while also saying, "We’re proud to say TWOOBS is 100% vegan!"

What materials are used to make Twoobs?

Within each shoe's description on the Twoobs website it will give a detailed breakdown of the materials used to make that shoe. For example, their "OG+ // Jada Pink-ett Smith" model lists the following materials:
Upper: Recycled lycra (80% post-consumer materials/20% conventional polyester), organic cotton and velcro
Sock: Recycled PU and memory foam
Outsole: Sugarcane EVA and natural rubber
Some of their newer models also contain Piñatex - an innovative pineapple-based leather.

Are their sandals eco-friendly/sustainable?

While it's difficult to truly assess the environmental-friendliness of a shoe, Twoobs' sandals could be considered quite eco-friendly/sustainable, due to their usage of mainly recycled and natural materials, as well as their development of a shoe recycling program.

Does production of Twoobs create a lot of CO2 emissions?

While Twoobs doesn't share specific metrics about their CO2 emissions levels, they do claim to offset 100% of them. According to the brand, "We’re putting our feet down when it comes to carbon. We’ve had enough, and so has the planet. That’s why we offset 100% of our emissions to make our production process carbon neutral. We put our offsets towards the panda-protecting WWF Mamize Firewood-Saving Cookstoves Project. The project gives families in China’s Sichuan Province higher-efficiency stoves to use for cooking stuff like food and warming stuff like feet."

Does Twoobs use ‘green’ shipping methods?

The approach Twoobs takes to green shipping is by offsetting the emissions they produce (from creating their product, bringing it to Australia, storing it, and sending it to their customers).

Does Twoobs use eco-friendly packaging?

Yes - According to the brand, "Each pair of TWOOBS is packed in nothing more than a recyclable (FSC certified) cardboard box, sealed with vegan, bio-based and compostable tape."

Are Twoobs sandals recyclable?

Yes - Twoobs is able to turn their old sandals into office flooring.

How should I dispose of my old Twoobs sandals?

You can send your old pair of Twoobs back to them to be recycled, and receive a $10 voucher towards your next pair. Alternatively, 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 stores can I buy Twoobs sandals from?

Twoobs sandals can only be purchased from their website, and can be shipped worldwide.

Do Twoobs sandals ever go on sale?

We haven’t noticed any sales for their sandals when visiting their site and perusing their social channels, nor have we seen any discount-related incentives for subscribing to their newsletter.

Where are their sandals made?

Twoobs sandals are made in Houjie, Dongguan, China.

Are Twoobs made with fair labour?

Being that their sandals are made in China, it's difficult for us as an outside, non-certifying 3rd party to verify whether or not Twoobs ensures its factory enforces all international and local labour laws, regulations and fair working standards to provide a safe and fair working environment for their workers. According to the brand, "We work with a really small factory, and actually moved to this particular factory a couple of years ago because the people who run it are younger and they just really get what we’re about at TWOOBS. They’re passionate about our kinder way of doing business - kinder to the planet and kinder to the people who make our shoes. We have full visibility over the employee policies as well as things like how much everyone gets paid, the hours and additional pay if someone works overtime and the insurance they offer. We’re also in the process of getting a third party CSR audit done to ensure we haven’t missed anything."

Is Twoobs a charitable company?

According to the Twoobs team, "Through our carbon offsetting partner we are paired with an organisation and initiative which is currently the amazing peeps at WWF. We help fund a project which gives families in China’s Sichuan Province higher-efficiency stoves for cooking and heating their homes. The upgrades mean less pollution in people’s homes and also drastically minimises their demand for wood so it’s a double double win win!"

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

Twoobs incorporates some elements of a circular economy, such as: using recycled materials; using organic materials; using innovative plant-based leathers; using natural rubber; making timeless styles; avoiding discount-level pricing; making their products by hand; having a sandal recycling program; fully offsetting their carbon emissions; and using eco-friendly packaging.

Twoobs Footwear Range

Twoobs makes children's and gender-inclusive adult sandals, and sells them at an upper-mid price point (as far as the typical price for sandals is concerned). Their style is generally minimalist with minimal adornment, and have bright colours (with some black models), giving them a casual, cozy, and beachy vibe.