The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2021 - Issue 29

bitefashion home working. FoamLife saw a gap in the market for a fresh, exciting brand with a commercial look focused on sus- tainability. FoamLife’s flip flop range is made from ‘soft to step’ 15-30% recycled EVA (Eth- ylene-Vinyl Acetate) and recyclable TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) foam in the footbed and outsole. The toe posts are made from recycled plastic bottles (RPET), and the padded upper strap is made from 100% hemp canvas lined with organic cotton for comfort. At the same time, the packaging uses zero-plas- tic, recycled and biodegradable materi- als such as cornstarch with a non-toxic, natural clay anti-moisture sachet. The SS21 collection comprises stylish and simple designs for both men and women with key features to keep com- fort and trend at the forefront of the products’ DNA. “Arrive at the beach in style and leave in comfort,” encourages the brand. “When your feet have kissed the reef one time too many, the Foam- Life TRAA beach flip flops for men are the only choice for true aprés surf stoke.” These flip flops are available in Stone Grey, Cobalt Blue or Spearmint. “Say so long to the rat race and slip into the new nine to five where comfort is king.” The TARLAN casual men’s flip flops in Black, White, Navy or Olive are the ultimate all-day, every-day choice for whatever pace suits your style. SEALES in Black or Tan is the must-have vegan leather flip flop and the perfect beach- to-bar solution for those who like to smarten up when the sun goes down. It’s designed with a recycled brushed non- slip EVA footbed and a padded vegan leather upper strap with debossed logo. MULLY in Stone Grey stands out from the crowd with its premium look, irre- sistible comfort and a clear focus on sus- tainability. This pair of flip flops com- bine a ‘soft to step’ brushed recyclable TPE foam footbed and branded traction outsole. It has a brushed non-slip foot- bed with debossed logo and a 100% hemp canvas upper strap with organic cotton lining and embroidered logo. Its über-comfortable soft webbing toe-post is made from recycled plastic bottles. RULLEN in Black or Tan is the essential men’s surf-inspired flip flops with retro print inspiration; “A summer essential for those who don’t toe the line.” This lightweight, PVC-free, and 100% ve- gan-friendly flip flop has recycled EVA ‘soft to step’ foam printed footbed and branded traction outsole, raised arch support for comfort, textured non-slip footbed, padded upper star with de- bossed logo, soft webbing toe post, and imprinted woven label. For women, LIXI in Stone Grey and White and the newly released hues of Sand, Spearmint, Black, and Hot Coral Pink for SS21 are purpose-built for the beach and boardwalk, making them the perfect partner for sunsets and shades. “Walk your way and soak up the sum- mer sun in style.” SELENE in Black is simple and sleek with a subtle nod to your wild side. FoamLife describes this flip flop as the essential summer style perfect for letting your hair down. ZANI in Black or Sand is a sophisticat- ed and stylish flip flop with an accessible style and touch of sparkly pizazz. The brand describes it as "aprés-surf chic personalised.” WAHOO in Stone Grey has the same features as MULLY for men with its premium look and irresistible comfort. Lastly, ZIKAT in White, Navy or Sand is the urban jungle-inspired flip flop and features a crazy cool combo of leopard print or palm print with a cush- ioned vegan Nubuck upper strap. Implicating their philanthropy efforts, FoamLife is a proud Silver sponsor for Surfers Not Street Children. This pro- gramme for homeless street children and children at risk of street involve- ment in Durban, South Africa and Tofo, Mozambique, fuses surfing with men- torship. Surfers Not Street Children is a pioneering organisation and a front runner in the new movement in surfing that recognises the power of the surfing community to be part of positive hu- manitarian and environmental change. FoamLife flip flops are currently avail- able online on their website and have plans for selected key retailers across the UK and Europe shortly. www.thefoamlife.com Images courtesy of Keep Communications