Primal Slippers & Flip-Flops

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Daily Wear

Primal Slippers & Flip-Flops

Sustainable, Durable Footwear for Hospitality

As the newest addition to our product range, we offer Primal slippers and flip-flops as durable, reusable alternatives to conventional guest footwear—designed to reduce waste and lower carbon impact in hospitality environments.

All models are washable (up to 40 °C), feature anti-slip design properties, and are suitable for repeated use in hotels, spas, wellness areas, and leisure settings. Compared to standard industry slippers, Primal products deliver a significantly reduced environmental impact and support the transition away from single-use solutions.

Circular Cork Slippers

  • Benefits: Thin, lightweight, anti-slip, custom sole thickness
  • Designed for reuse and circular end-of-life pathways
  • Made from virgin oak and recycled footwear
  • End of life: Recycling

 

Flip-Flops - Circular Cork Polymer

  • Benefits: Premium quality, washable, anti-slip
  • 100 % recyclable
  • Made from cork polymer
  • End of life: Recycling

 

Flip-Flops - Biopolymer

  • Benefits: Premium quality, washable, anti-slip
  • 100 % biodegradable
  • Made from castor bean-based biopolymer
  • End of life: industrial composting

 

Flip-Flops Foamed Biopolymer

  • Benefits: Premium quality, lightweight, washable, anti-slip
  • 100 % biodegradable
  • Made from olive pit and walnut shell bio-waste streams
  • End of life: Biodegradation

Customisation

Customisation Options

Primal Slippers Indoor Mood

Slippers

• Circular cork slippers available in sole thicknesses from 6–12 mm
• Full branding customisation possible

Flip-Flops

• Biopolymer models can be coloured, scented, or seeded (lavender, eucalyptus, or mint)
• Colour selection available
• Branding via laser printing or engraving

Packaging

Paper band to keep pairs together or custom cotton bags

Availabe Sizes

• 43–44 (29 cm)
• 39–40 (26 cm)

Impact

Environmental Impact, Standards & Certifications

Based on their most recent Life Cycle Assessment by EY, Primal slippers have “approximately one sixth of the carbon footprint of a standard industry slipper”, while actively supporting the transition away from single use plastic solutions. Primal footwear is “nature-positive by design”. The materials are biodegradable, and even the micro-particles released through wear are “non-toxic and ISO-certified to be fully biodegradable”. Primal is B Corp certified, a member of 1% for the Planet, manufactured in Europe, and Green Key certified, aligning with internationally recognized sustainability and hospitality standards.

Solutions with Zero Waste Global

Through our expertise, we help luxury hotels overcome these obstacles by providing fully customisable, sustainable products that elevate the guest experience. From biodegradable packaging and plastic-free bathroom amenities to reusable and compostable items in premium designs, we offer luxury hotels tailored solutions that uphold their commitment to quality and sustainability. We support luxury hotels’ progress toward meaningful and lasting sustainability goals by addressing the need for customization and elegance.