Portuguese biomimetic soles take stage in Milan
Inspired by nature, the new product developed by PIEP (Polymer Engineering Innovation Hub), a technology and innovation centre located in Guimarães, in collaboration with Atlanta Steps and CTCP, promises to be a small revolution in footwear. Portugal is once again standing out as an innovator in the footwear sector with the world premiere of a […]
Bioshoes4All: The Final Step
APICCAPS and the Portuguese Footwear Technology Centre (CTCP) are in the final stage of implementing the BioShoes4All project, developed under the Bioeconomy line of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). Structured around five main pillars — Biomaterials, Ecological Footwear, Circular Economy, Advanced Production Technologies, and Training and Promotion — the project has brought together more […]
Interview with Fernando Alfaiate, President of the PRR Mission Structure
“The transition from the PRR to the new cycle is underway” Launched amid the 2020 pandemic, the PRR aims to support Investments and reforms that will have a significant impact on the economy and society, making them more resilient on the path to the climate and digital transition. Led by Fernando Alfaiate, the Recuperar Portugal […]
Consumers Change Buying Habits: 9 Out of 10 Seek More Sustainable Solutions
A survey conducted by APICCAPS, in partnership with the Catholic University of Portugal, among 1,531 consumers from more than 50 countries, reveals a profound shift in consumption patterns: 90.9% state they have adopted more sustainable habits in the past five years, while only 9.1% resist this global trend. The results show that sustainability has ceased […]
MICAM welcomes a New Generation of Products
AMilan Fair Welcomes a New Generation of ProductsShoes made from apple or pineapple peel? That’s old news! A new wave of even more innovative products is ready to hit the market. From olives, coffee grounds, rice or eggshells to olive tree, pine, mussel, and tomato by-products, a brand-new line of products—recently finalized under the BioShoes4All […]
Conference Bioshoes4all: Paving the Way to a Sustainable Footwear Industry
Join us at MICAM on September 9, from 15:30 to 16:30 (Hall 1) for the conference “Bioshoes4all: Paving the Way to a Sustainable Footwear Industry”. The session will feature João Maia (APICCAPS), Joana Vaz Teixeira (World Footwear), Maria José Ferreira (CTCP / Bioshoes4all) and Matteo Pasca (Arsutoria School), who will share their perspectives on the […]
Portuguese Footwear Shines on Willy Chavarria’s Runway at Paris Fashion Week
Portuguese footwear once again stood out on one of the world’s most important fashion runways. Designer Willy Chavarria teamed up with APICCAPS and the luxury brand Mariano Shoes for his latest show at Paris Fashion Week, which was one of the most talked-about shows of the season. The event marked Willy Chavarria’s second presentation in […]
Open Day in the Industry: Footwear Engages Over 3,000 Students in the Knowledge Roadmap
By 2030, the European fashion industry will require 500,000 new employees. Data from the European Commission suggests that this challenge is common to other sectors and will particularly affect countries like Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal. Aware of this reality, APICCAPS has launched a “Knowledge Roadmap” in schools to prepare future generations and attract new […]
Bioshoes4All: Demonstration Action of New Materials
APICCAPS and the Portuguese Footwear Technological Centre (CTCP) held a demonstration event dedicated to new products developed within the scope of the BioShoes4All project, which aims to promote the transition of the footwear sector towards a sustainable circular economy. The event took place on July 3 at CTCP in São João da Madeira and included […]
Portuguese Footwear Steps onto the MET Gala Stage
Maluma and Willy Chavarria walked the world’s most famous fashion red carpet wearing Portuguese-made footwear. Portuguese footwear made its debut at the MET Gala, one of the most important fashion events in the world. At this renowned annual gala, which aims to raise funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, musician Maluma […]