Technology
BLKSWN® showcases cutting-edge footwear innovations from Shloop using a suite of advanced technologies ensuring unparalleled comfort, durability, and style in every step.
Made in the USA. BLKSWN® makes components with 3DTI, a footwear production line that packs maximum flexibility and scalability into a minimal footprint, enabling local production. Components are produced closer to the customer, eliminating complex supply chains and long-distance shipping.
3DTI works with a simple principle. Clear PET film is
formed into a 3D shape by utilizing
a master mold in the core of the machine. With each
cycle a shape is created and then
injected or dosed with the desired chemistry.
Two circular loops power our manufacturing process. Our PET film is shredded and used to extrude new PET film. Our 3D printed molds are also shredded, pelletized and utilized to create filament, which is used to print new molds.
We are crafting seamless uppers with flat and 3D circular knitting technologies for ultra comfortable shoe uppers made from natural and recycled materials.
How it’s Made
Paste
Wet algae is harvested and squeezed into a paste. It is now ready to be dried
Flakes
Using heat, the algae is paste is dried to create crunchy flakes.
Powder
BLOOM’s proprietary processes are used to refine algae flakes into unique blends of green powder.
Pellets
The algae powders are then blended with polymers to produce a variety of BLOOM® materials that are ready to be made into products!
