Evoco wins Drapers' best sustainable initiative of the year
Evoco has won a coveted Drapers Footwear Award.
The results of the Drapers Footwear Awards 2022 were revealed on 23 June at the Grosvenor House London, where the footwear industry’s elite came together at a glittering gala ceremony in recognition and celebration of the sector’s achievements.
Evoco has won in the best sustainability initiative of the year and was praised by Drapers’ Footwear Awards’ panel of expert judges.
The Drapers submission featured our FATES™ technology and its breakthrough innovation of being 70-80% plant-based and without sacrificing performance.
With global brands using FATES™ insoles in their shoes to create sustainable choices for their consumers. The best part of our eco-foam material is that reduces our brand partners emissions by up to 70% compared to petrochemical based foam.
The awards cover the entire spectrum of the footwear sector, with categories including Best Footwear Campaign, Independent Footwear Retailer of the Year, Women’s Footwear Brand of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement award.
The Drapers Footwear Awards are the most respected and prestigious in the footwear retail industry.
Jill Geoghegan, Drapers editor, said:
“Congratulations to our winners, who continue to demonstrate their ingenuity, resilience, and commitment to community and industry.”
Jason Robinson, CEO of Evoco commented:
“Incredibly proud of Evoco to be recognized as a sustainable leader in the footwear industry. As we continue to work with our partners, we are just getting started on our mission to close the loop on unsustainable goods.”
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For more information and view all the winners please visit Drapers’ website
