50 years of April: and a new industry was born
What has changed in 50 years? The Revolution of April 1974, also known as the Carnation Revolution, was much more than a political movement that overthrew the dictatorship and led to the establishment of a democratic regime. It was also a promise of hope for Portuguese society. And for some industries, such as footwear, it […]
Portugal surpasses Spain in footwear production
Portugal has become Europe’s second-largest footwear producer, overtaking Spain. According to Eurostat, Portugal produced 85 million pairs of shoes in 2022, two million more than its Spanish rival. Over the last decade, footwear production in Portugal has increased by 14.4% (from 74 to 81 million pairs), as compared with a decline of 14% (from 97 […]
Apple of Eden committed to sustainability
Apple of Eden, the women’s footwear brand that goes out into the world every day from Felgueiras, has just published its first Sustainability Report. In line with the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standard, Apple of Eden reaffirms its commitment to promoting sustainable practices. For Nelson Gomes, the brand’s CEO, “this first Sustainability Report underlines our […]
Savana bets on a greener future
Savana Calçado was founded at the end of the 1900s, specialising in the manufacture of children’s footwear. In recent years, it has expanded its activities to include a new range of products exported to the most demanding foreign markets. The focus on the New.ve brand, designed, created and produced in Portugal, results from more than […]
Atlanta takes a step forward with a new line of bio-rubbers
Atlanta, which specialises in the development of soles for the footwear industry and produces 20,000 pairs a day, is investing in a new generation of bio-rubbers. Given that “Bioshoes4all is a project within the PRR (Recovery and Resilience Programme), based on the sustainable and circular bioeconomy, we are developing what we call biomaterials, in particular […]
Aloft invests in micronized rubber
Aloft, a company based in Vila do Conde that specialises in the design, development, and production of technical footwear, is investing in new solutions, namely micronized rubber, to attract new customers.“As part of the BioShoes4all project, Aloft has studied and developed a range of solutions focused on sustainability, an area with clear growth potential and […]
Footwear components focus on sustainability
Portugal was represented by 32 companies from the components and leather sectors at the latest edition of the Lineapelle trade fair in Milan. “Lineapelle is the most important international fair for footwear components. There’s a little bit of everything here, from different accessories, soles, heel cushions, insoles, a lot of tanneries, a lot of leathers”, […]
There are many reasons to choose Portugal
There are many reasons to choose Portugal as a business partner in the footwear cluster.We selected 10: DimensionOne of the most reputed footwear clusters in the world is based in Portugal. Responsiveness, quality and service of choice allow Portugal to export 80 million pairs of footwear to the world every year.The sector exports more than […]
Footwear goes to school to talk about sustainability
Overconsumption and the importance of the choices we make every day that affect the planet. The primacy of social responsibility and sustainability. Support for the local economy. The materials of the future. The significance of the footwear industry in Portugal. These are some issues that APICCAPS has been tackling with thousands of young students as […]
What is the industry for new generations?
Photo: Pedro FerreiraBag: Marta Ponti It is estimated that the fashion industry is responsible for between 2 and 8 per cent of global carbon emissions, with a major impact on the climate. The search for new solutions is therefore “essential to establish and implement strategies to prevent global warming, namely to curb unsustainable production and […]