Established in 2007, Vela, thanks to the know-how of its team, has been able to express its potential right from the start by providing the national and foreign markets with innovative products in the field of technical textiles. Together with AKU, the collaboration began in 2009 and is structured on the creation of technical fabrics for outdoor and professional footwear. Technological innovation, process optimization and research in the field of environmental impact reduction are the basis of a partnership with which AKU creates highly comfortable and long-lasting products. On the AKU website, through the “Traceability” tab, you can find out the origin of each individual component of your footwear.

With the Behind the Label project, AKU allows you to peek behind the label and find out where the components of the footwear come from. Friuli Rubber was founded in 1987 and is now the undisputed leader in the production of sheets and shaped bands in microporous eva expanded rubber for the footwear market. In the company's modern analysis laboratory, specialized technicians, together with AKU, choose the most suitable mixes for each different type of use. Linked not only in the search for technical innovations but also in that of environmental responsibility: Friuli Rubber has achieved the important VEGANOK certification for all its products.

Frasson is a company that has emerged in the footwear sector for over 100 years. In particular, in the last 30 years it has stood out in the production of soles and bottoms for shoes suitable for the outdoors and for the field of safety footwear. With AKU, research is aimed at guaranteeing excellent performance and durability over time for footwear suitable for both free time and the professional field.

DANI has been producing leather since 1950, making sustainability its guiding principle. Together with AKU, collaboration and research are aimed at making highly sustainable, high-performance leather products to offer the best product and living experience. Together with Dani, AKU's comfort is combined with responsible production where the control, quality and reliability of products and production processes is guaranteed throughout the entire production chain.

GAZZIERO STRINGS AND LACES is recognised as one of the world leaders in the production of laces for the footwear industry and has always been AKU's partner for the supply of recycled polyester laces. In this video Antonio Gazziero, Managing Director, presents the history of his company, the historical relationship with AKU and the common commitment in research of low environmental impact solutions.