Turning Bottles into Shoes: How Freet Uses BottleYarn to Tread Lightly

At Freet, every step we take - literally and metaphorically - is grounded in sustainability. One of the standout materials helping us reshape the future of performance footwear is BottleYarn: a tough, breathable, and comfortable material made from 60–80% recycled PET plastic bottles. This isn’t just smart design - it’s conscious innovation.

♻ From Waste to Weave

Each year, billions of plastic bottles are discarded around the world. Rather than adding to that waste, we repurpose post-consumer bottles into plastic pellets. From these, we extrude a fine filament and weave it into a high-performance yarn. The result? BottleYarn - a material that’s light on your feet and on the planet.

Strong, quick-drying, and easy to clean, BottleYarn has proven itself as a reliable choice for both everyday comfort and performance-ready durability. It's an ideal upper material for barefoot shoes—lightweight, breathable, and flexible enough to let your feet move naturally.

👣 Where You’ll Find BottleYarn at Freet

Our commitment to responsible materials is reflected across several Freet styles, including:

• Howgill – A rugged trail-ready shoe that’s as durable as it is lightweight. Its BottleYarn Fly knit upper keep will keep your feet cool and dry whether you’re scrambling up hillsides or hiking forest paths.
  

• Mooch – Urban by design, Mooch blends barefoot freedom with BottleYarn breathability, perfect for city walking and daily adventures.
  

• Arken – Designed for all-weather use, Arken features a BottleYarn Close Knit upper and waterproof lining to help keep you comfortable on rainy-day walks or snowy strolls.
  

• Skeeby – An agile, minimal style ideal for warmer days. Its BottleYarn construction ensures maximum airflow with zero compromise on strength.
  

• Milo – A perfect option for the gym. Milo’s BottleYarn upper is flexible, breathable and washable, and built to withstand every type of work out.
  

🌍 Beyond the Bottle

BottleYarn is just one part of our broader sustainability story. We’re also proud to use CoffeeYarn, a material made from upcycled spent coffee grounds. Like BottleYarn, it represents our belief that the future of footwear is circular—reducing waste and rethinking what materials can do.

🥾 The Future Is Barefoot and Sustainable

At Freet, we’re not just designing shoes—we’re designing a better way forward. Using materials like BottleYarn allows us to offer barefoot shoes that perform exceptionally while treading more lightly on the planet. With each pair you wear, you’re stepping into a future where performance and responsibility go hand-in-hand.

Shop our BottleYarn products here - https://freetbarefoot.com/