The sustainable choice
The hand-felted slippers are produced sustainably and socially responsible in Nepal with attention to people, animals and the environment. No extensive collection, just a few basic models for women, men and children, available in various colours. That's Tofvel!
Social
Each Tofvel is handmade in a small handicraft factory in Kathmandu, Nepal. The entire process is manual labour. Only a dryer and stitching machine are used. Production is sustainable, ethical and complies with Fair Trade principles. Employees receive a fair income for this. Childcare is provided and money is put into a fund for the employees' children. This allows them to get their children to school.
Our makers
Sustainable production
The wool felt is made of 100% pure new wool sourced from free-grazing sheep. The wool is washed and felted without the use of chemicals. The soles are made of undyed and 100% vegetable-tanned leather or recycled rubber. They are glued to the shaft with natural latex-based glue without solvents. Leftover wool felt (residual material) is collected to be reused for our Special Editions, the Lungta models. This way, no material is wasted.
Long lifespan
A Tofvel is felted wet and then shrinks around the lace during the drying process. This allows the slipper to retain its shape better and thus last longer. The sole of 100% vegetable-tanned leather is for indoor use. The sole of partially recycled rubber is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. To ensure quality in relation to abrasion resistance and elasticity, 100% recycled rubber is not used. This gives you an abrasion-resistant sole that lasts longer, thus contributing to durability.