SUSTAINABLE FOOTWEAR

WHY A LAB?
Sustainability can’t be retrofitted. It has to be built into the process from materials and manufacturing to compliance and digital tools. That’s why MEES LAB supports:

• Transparent supply chain mapping
• Integration of Digital Product Passports (DPPs)
• Development of repairable and modular shoes
• Strategic material selection (recycled, bio-based, traceable)

THE FUTURE OF FOOTWEAR PRODUCTION IS TRANSPARENT
Digital Product Passports are already becoming mandatory across several industries under the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) — and footwear is next.
These passports are not just compliance tools: they provide clear data about a product’s origin, material composition, and environmental impact. At MEES, we believe they can be more than just data carriers — they can tell the story of a shoe. A well-designed DPP helps users understand the product’s value, encouraging care, repair, and longer use. Each passport is accessible through a QR code, NFC tag, or a direct link to a product-specific webpage. It can live physically on the shoe or its packaging — or be integrated into the brand’s digital ecosystem. Either way, the information is easy to access and designed to evolve alongside the product's journey.

A FULL PACKAGE
The mission of MEES is to take the footwear industry to the next level by making sustainability tangible and traceable. We collaborate with trusted suppliers across Europe who offer recycled, natural, and innovative materials — and we bring technical knowledge, transparency, and regulatory alignment into every step.
If you're a brand looking to develop future-proof footwear with impact, traceability, and clarity, MEES LAB is ready to assist.

MEES offers:

• Sustainable footwear development and Digital Product Passport creation — in one process, with one partner.
• A Digital Product Passport for an existing shoe model.

FOOTWEAR PASSPORTS
Digital product passports will be required by law in the European Union starting 2027. These passports are a way to document and communicate how each shoe is made — including the origin of materials, sustainability scores, and supply chain information.

WHY PRODUCT PASSPORTS MATTER
Consumers and governments increasingly demand transparency and accountability from brands. A product passport allows you to:

• Comply with upcoming EU sustainability regulations
• Build customer trust with verified information
• Tell an authentic story about your product’s origin
• Help users to take care of their footwear

HOW IT WORKS
Here’s how the Digital Product Passport process works from start to finish:

1. You request the passport service through our team or contact form.
2. We send you a form to collect all available data from suppliers and manufacturers.
3. You fill in the form and provide supporting documentation.
4. We confirm the data through our database and connected operators.
5. You send your sample or finished shoe to our Portugal facility.
6. We inspect the materials, construction and packaging.
7. We create a footwear passport (linked via a QR or NFC).
8. You integrate the passport into your shoe’s label, tag or webshop.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Each footwear passport we deliver contains the following verified information:

• Material composition and origin
• Care and repair tips
• Impact estimates
• An interactive link to the passport (QR-code, NFC tag or website)
• Aligned with EU 2027 requirements