The linen used on VIBAe shoes comes from France. Linen is one of the most sustainable and oldest fabrics known to man, dating back to 8000 BC. Linen is derived from the flax plant and uses fewer resources than cotton or polyester (such as water, energy, pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers.)

Linen is known to be durable, breathable, and soft, and that’s what we want you to experience wearing the ZUMA Linens.

Burel wool is a traditional Portuguese fabric made from 100% pure sheep wool. Degradable and renewable, year after year, the sheep produces wool that is sheared for its good. Naturally elastic and comfortable, it is used as a natural thermal insulator, so the ROMA wool slippers are guaranteed to keep your feet comfortable and warm. 

The wool comes from the Manteigas mountains and has been handcrafted in a historic family-run factory using the same machines and traditional equipment since 1925.

All VIBAe leather and suede shoes are made of premium vegetable-tanned leather or suede. Vegetable tanning is a thousand-year-old method of tanning animal skins and hides. We only use skins and hides, which are by-products of the food industry. Only natural components, like wood, bark, fruits, and leaves, are used in tanning. The tanned leather is chromium-free and known for its distinct look. Small irregularities in the surface and color of the leather are characteristic features that make each pair unique.           

By purchasing VIBAe ZUMA, HELSINKI, and ROMA footwear, you support responsible leather manufacturing through the Leather Working Group (LWG).

VIBAe has created a collection of lifestyle shoes that are ideal for people with sensitive skin or skin problems and are good for the environment.

The Metal-free, Eco-friendly Leather & Suede used on the PORTO and JTREE are biodegradable according to the ISO 20200:2004 standards and 100% compostable, suitable for the production of fertilizers.