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  Men's Thong Organic Hemp Vegan Sandals
  Men's Thong Organic Hemp Vegan Sandals
Men's Thong Organic Hemp Vegan Sandals
  
All orders are processed in British Pounds.

Availability: Usually ships next business day
Ships From: Santa Cruz, California, United States (to anywhere in the world)
Ships Via: USPS Global Express Mail (with tracking)
Customs Charges: Customs charges are usually not assessed, due to how we label packages.
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Old Price: £27.50
New Price: £24.50


Product Code: PWT-E-HU1M

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Notable Features:

Free Carrying Bag made from Organic 100% Hemp 14 oz Canvas

Hemp is a high-performance all-seasons fabric appropriate for both indoor and outdoor use. Hemp provides warmth and breathability in a superior combination than cotton and most other fabrics. The shaft-like structure of hemp fiber allows it to wick moisture right off the body and dry quickly.

Sizes:

Men's 7 (US) = Men's 6.5 (UK) = Men's 41 (Europe)
Men's 8 (US) = Men's 7.5 (UK) = Men's 42 (Europe)
Men's 9 (US) = Men's 8.5 (UK) = Men's 43 (Europe)
Men's 10 (US) = Men's 9.5 (UK) = Men's 44 (Europe)
Men's 11 (US) = Men's 10.5 (UK) = Men's 45 (Europe)
Men's 12 (US) = Men's 11.5 (UK) = Men's 46 (Europe)
Men's 13 (US) = Men's 12.5 (UK) = Men's 46 (Europe)


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Material:

Exterior:
Organic 100% Hemp 19.75 oz Canvas with Waterproofing Fabric Protection


Insole:
Organic 100% Hemp 14 oz Canvas

Soles:
Recycled Tire Tread

Carrying Bag:
Organic 100% Hemp 10 oz Air Finished Canvas


Manufacturer:

This sweatshop-free product is designed and manufactured by Ecolution using locally grown organic hemp. Ecolution is based in the democratic country Romania, where it owns its own organic hemp fields and processing facility, which operate under fair trade no-sweatshop guidelines. The employees that made this product are paid more than the Romanian average, are given opportunities for advancement within the company, receive medical and pension coverage, and work in a facility that is safe, well-lit, heated, and free of toxic chemicals. Ecolution does not employ children. In addition to showing utmost concern for its workers, Ecolution products are 100% vegan, containing no products from animal exploitation such as leather or wool.

Ecolution's organic hemp crops are grown in accordance with the European Union's organic certification regulations. Unlike most hemp fabrics, the fabric in this product was processed using a series of fine mechanical combings rather than heavy caustic sodas and acid rinses. Non-chemical processing is environmentally friendly, and preserves the integrity of the hemp fiber, which contributes to a strong and durable fabric. Ecolution has manufactured this product with rigorous attention to quality, so that the environmental impact of production and distribution can be spread over as many years of product life as possible. Hemp fabric is very resistant to degradation from mold, bacteria, salt water, sunlight, abrasion, and chemicals. At the end of this product's life, the organic hemp fabric is 100% biodegradable, unlike synthetic fabrics or tanned leather.

Ecolution uses environmentally friendly fiber-reactive and plant-based dyes. Fiber-reactive dyes contain no heavy metals or known toxic substances, and meet all European Union criteria for being environmentally friendly. Fiber-reactive dye molecules bond permanently with fiber molecules, significantly reducing the amount of dye entering the water system through production and home washing. Plant-based dies, such as Oak, Bilberry, Pansy, and Oregano are sourced locally from Romania, and are fixed using only environmentally friendly mordants such as blue stone, alum, salt, and vinegar. All of Ecolution's buttons are made from natural biodegradable materials such as uninhabited sea shells or tagua nuts that are collected by indigenous peoples from the Amazon rainforest. Even Ecolution's threads are selected only from first world factories that hold Oeko-Tex 100 Standard certificates for environmentally friendly production practices.
 


Average Customer Review: Based on 3 Reviews. Write a review.

  0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 
Overall - great January 27, 2006
Reviewer: Sam from Los Angeles, CA United States  
Alas, my old favorites had become weary, too weak from gravity and I, to face my cat with any hope of survival.

The hemp texture in the new sandals took getting used to; not so much the feeling of hemp itself, but slipping every now and then.  After a little wear, that didn't seem to be an issue with any regularity.

Enjoy.

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They are good sandals January 23, 2006
Reviewer: Chandler Moss from Brooklyn, NY United States  
These sandals are cool.  They fit a little small, I ordered a 12 and had to size up to a 13, which downbound happily obliged.  They are definitely a casual wear item, i wouldn't wanna go hiking in these, although I have hiked all over Brooklyn in them.  If I lift my foot up while wearing them, the sole hangs off my foot a little.  In other words, it's not a totally snug fit on me and there is no way to adjust the strap.  If I had gone with my size 12 instead of 13, it would have definitely fit more snug, but, the sole was just the size of my foot and I like a little space around my foot with my sandals, the tradeoff being that its a little looser.  The treads are great, they haven't worn down hardly at all.

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Thong tha thong thong thong January 22, 2006
Reviewer: Travis from Bristol, VT United States  
after searching long and hard, far and wide, i finally found the ideal eco-friendly sandals. flip flops without the flop. the strap is far back enough to keep foot on while runnin'. no slipping of the road with these tires! overall great, although, im not sure what to do with this bag. good price, supa' nice.

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