Joline Jolink Vegan sneakers Netherlands

Joline Jolink

Joline Jolink’s shoes are PETA-approved vegan, which means their suppliers and manufacturers have to sign a legal statement of assurance form, stating that no animal by-products (including glues, dyes and solvents) are used in the production of their footwear. Some of their clothing uses organic virgin wool, as well as ‘dead stock’ fabric containing conventional wool, so the overall brand isn’t considered vegan.

Brand Highlights

Joline Jolink makes PETA-approved vegan sneakers using fair labour in Portugal. One of their models, Forward, is biodegradable.

  • Based in The Netherlands
  • 2 branded stores
  • Only ships within The Netherlands
  • Biodegradable model
  • Made in Portugal
  • Incorporate apple leather
  • Use mainly eco materials
  • Higher price point

About Joline Jolink

Based in The Netherlands, Joline Jolink is primarily a sustainability-focused clothing brand, although they do make a few models of sneakers, which are vegan. Some of their clothing is made from virgin organic wool and 'dead stock' wool, so as a brand they are not considered vegan. Joline Jolink has 2 branded retail stores in The Netherlands, and does not ship internationally.

What materials are used to make Joline Jolink shoes?

Joline Jolink makes a few different models of sneakers, each using slightly different materials, which may include apple leather or organic cotton (uppers), bio-eco corn waste (liner), natural rubber (soles) & recycled cork (removable footbed). Each shoe listed on their website gives a general overview of the main materials used to make it, although it doesn't give an exact breakdown.

Are Joline Jolink shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

From an environmentally-friendly materials standpoint, Joline Jolink shoes are quite environmentally-friendly as they incorporate many organic and natural materials, such as apple-leather, organic cotton & natural rubber - they even claim that one of their sneakers (the "Forward" model) is biodegradable (it's made from natural rubber and organic cotton). From a carbon footprint standpoint, water usage, chemical usage, and general natural resource usage standpoint it's difficult to assess, as Joline Jolink doesn't share any data with regard to this (although we do know that organic cotton is known to be one of the most environmentally-friendly materials in all of these regards).

Does Joline Jolink use green shipping methods?

According to Joline Jolink, they offer "free sustainable shipping." Please note, they only ship within The Netherlands. We've asked them for details with regard to this, and are currently awaiting reply.

Does Joline Jolink use eco-friendly packaging?

It's unclear from their website if Joline Jolink uses recycled, recyclable, compostable, or other forms of eco-friendly and sustainable packaging. We’ve asked them for details regarding the materials they use for packaging, and are currently awaiting reply.

Are Joline Jolink shoes recyclable or compostable?

Joline Jolink claims that one of their sneakers (the "Forward" model) is biodegradable (it's made from natural rubber and organic cotton).

Is Joline Jolink a charitable company?

We’ve asked the Joline Jolink team about any charitable initiatives they're involved with (if any), and are currently awaiting reply, as there is no such information available on their website.

How should I dispose of my worn out Joline Jolink shoes?

Aside form the Forward model, which is biodegradable, we're not sure how the other models should be disposed of, given that they use different materials. We’ve asked the Joline Jolink team if they currently have, or are developing, a shoe recycling program, and are awaiting reply. In the meantime, Get it Vegan recommends either trying to have them repaired, donating them to someone in need, or taking them to a clothing recycling depot (if available in your city), which can strip them down to their recyclable components.

Where can I buy Joline Jolink shoes?

It looks like Joline Jolink shoes can be purchased from their website, from their social channels, or from their branded stores in The Netherlands. Please note - they only ship their shoes to customers within The Netherlands.

Do Joline Jolink shoes ever go on sale?

We haven’t noticed any sales for Joline Jolink shoes when visiting their site and perusing their social channels. Currently, their newsletter doesn’t offer a discount code when subscribing to it.

Where Are Joline Jolink shoes made?

Joline Jolink makes their shoes in Portugal.

Are Joline Jolink shoes ethically made?

Yes - Joline Jolink shoes are made in Portugal, which means their labourers are protected by the stringent labour laws of the European Union, which also include strong health and safety regulations.

Does Joline Jolink promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?

Joline Jolink appears to incorporate several elements of a circular economy/slow fashion model, such as employing fair labour, using organic materials, using bio-based leathers & linings, making products in small batches, using eco-friendly shipping, and only shipping locally.

Joline Jolink Product Range

Joline Jolink mainly produces and sells clothing, although they have a small line of modern sneakers - one of which is a minimalist & timeless low-top canvas sneaker design, with their other models being chunky-soled and modern athleisure-style sneakers.