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Deep dive into our mission

Every year only in France 7.300 tons of waste produced by oyster farms are collected, together with 640.000 tons of abandoned fishing nets and 50.000 of toxic seaweed.

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Roughly 71 percent of Earth's surface is covered by water,
most of it in the oceans.

The ocean is a vital cornerstone of our planet’s ecosystem,

and must therefore be protected. In response to the escalating issue of ocean pollution, we chose to adopt an unconventional perspective, transforming what would traditionally be seen as waste into a resource.

Our raw materials

Seafood waste

Our partners collect every day 20 tonnes of seafood waste in the French region of “Golf de Gascogne”.

Algae

Most of the toxic algae collected along the Atlantic coast of France, comes from toxic bloom invasion.

Ocean plastic

We collect and treat ocean plastic found in the French Biscay Bay, mostly coming from abandoned fishnets and discarded plastic bottles: HDPE, PET, NYLON (PA6).

We offer unique and innovative materials

Every brand needs to adopt next-generation materials. We simplify the transition, leveraging our brand’s reputation to validate the superior performance of our materials. You do not need to navigate the complexities of development and testing: we meticolously did it for you.

  • Anyone who is committed towards environmental responsibility, seeking materials, ranging from rubberish ones to leather substitutes. We empower brands aiming to elevate their offerings with materials that deliver unparalleled performance.

  • We collect marine litter along the Atlantic coast, capturing debris from France and also swept in from Portugal and the UK by ocean currents. We transform it into our materials. You can: order samples, purchase the materials, or opt for a licensing agreement.

  • Our materials are easy to recycle. A streamlined supply chain minimizes our carbon footprint. We use raw materials that have an impact on the local souring region. They undergo rigorous testing, revealing a durability that surpasses traditional alternatives.

In the press

  • “ER Soulier aim is to bring together style and environmentalism while helping clean up the waste polluting France’s coasts”

    Forbes

  • Winner of the 2022 call for projects in circular fashion and fashion craftmanship

    Ministère de la Culture

  • Riconneaus has perfected the process and put suppliers and partners in place to scale up production of the material. With roughly 20 tons of oyster shell waste each season

    Women’s Wear Daily

  • Material exhibited like a ready made artwork Museum of Modern Art of NYC

    Museum of Modern Art of NYC

  • ER SOULIER number 1 in best men trainers British GQ

    British GQ

  • “Work to slow down marine pollution while rising, and if it were possible? Eugène Riconneaus, designer who worked with the concept store Colette or the most desirable streetwear brand of the moment, Supreme, seems to be on track to achieve this feat”

    Madame Figaro

  • these next-gen innovations are what you should be watching right now to make sure you know what’s coming next.

    FUTUREVVORLD