Brazilian flip-flop brand launches in the UK

Amazonas Sandals, the first sustainable flip-flop brand, is launching

in the UK this month with its spring/summer 2012 collection. The footwear brand, which launched in 2011 takes its inspiration from Brazil and the Rio Carnival, and it’s styles are offered in an array of colours.

The flip-flops use latex from the native rubber trees of the Amazon Rainforest, alongside recycled and recyclable styles. The rubber is 100% biodegradable rubber, which takes only five years to de- compose once disposed of, compared to 700 years with synthetic rubbers commonly used in flip- flops.

As well as supporting the environment with its sustainable practices, Amazonas are all designed and manufactured in Brazil, and they support local communities through its ‘River Community’.

The collection will be available online from this month.