A|impact invests in ID.EIGHT

The operation will contribute to the internationalisation process and expansion of the Florentine brand’s product range.‘We are particularly proud of this partnership because it brings a partner into our company who shares our values and our ethical code. This injection of resources will serve to expand our business and implement new projects, including in terms of research and development,’ say the two founders of ID.EIGHT, South Korean designer Dong Seon Lee and Italian Product Manager Giuliana Borzillo.

 Founded in Florence in 2019, ID.EIGHT offers timeless, seasonless sneakers made from over 70% recycled materials, 100% cruelty-free and genderless. The upper is made from Italian-made materials derived from food industry by-products: BioVeg, made from industrial corn waste and mycelium; Vegea, made from discarded grape stalks, skins and seeds; Uppeal, a leather-like fabric made from apple skins and cores. The sole of the ID.EIGHT is made from natural and recycled rubber, as are all the materials used for the laces and label. The lining is made from 100% certified, breathable organic cotton. All of the brand’s suppliers are European, carefully selected and certified according to international environmental standards, such as ISO and GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certifications. ID.EIGHT has also obtained the highest score of VVV+ in the Animal Free Fashion rating promoted by the Anti-Vivisection League.