Tested safety – Laboratory tested

Why EBMINI® uses microfiber leather for children's shoes

Microfiber leather is a high-quality synthetic material consisting of a microfiber fleece, finished with a durable polyurethane (PU) coating.

In the footwear industry, microfiber leather is considered the most modern and best form of synthetic leather – a clear improvement over traditional PU leather, which is merely a PU-coated fabric.

What are the properties of microfiber leather?

  • Looks and feels like real leather

  • Breathable

  • Antibacterial & odor-inhibiting

  • Light weight

  • Water-repellent

  • Environmentally friendly

  • Washable

Why is microfiber leather ideal for children's shoes?

In the past, artificial leather was considered unsuitable for quality shoes.
Microfiber leather has completely changed that image.

The material is extremely durable , resistant to weather influences and daily stress – even with intensive walking and playing.

Microfiber leather:

  • retains its shape excellently

  • is sustainable with proper care

  • is lighter and more water-repellent than real leather

👉 Perfect for active indoor and outdoor use.

More environmentally friendly thanks to microfiber leather

Microfiber leather has been recognized by PETA as vegan leather and has less than half the environmental impact of animal leather.
Animal leather puts more than twice as much strain on the environment as polyurethane.

EBMINI® used to use genuine leather, but the tanning processes require chemicals and heavy metals – an unsustainable method.

That is why EBMINI® now consciously chooses high-quality microfiber leather : more sustainable, safer and friendlier for children and the planet.

Tested and safe – official laboratory reports

To ensure maximum safety for children, we have our materials regularly tested by independent laboratories.

The latest test result from March 2025 (Report No. ZFLJ3025006443-1 ) confirms:

  • Formaldehyde: undetectable (below limits for baby shoes)

  • Heavy metals (lead, cadmium): not detectable

  • Phthalates (plasticizers): not detectable

All results comply with the safety standard GB 30585-2024 for children's and baby shoes.
Tested among others:

  • beige and white microfiber leather

  • mesh materials in apricot and off-white

✔ Safe for sensitive children's skin
✔ No harmful chemicals
✔ Ideal for everyday use

The glue also makes the difference

For our children's shoes we use only environmentally friendly, water-based adhesives , completely free of harmful solvents.

These adhesives comply with the international environmental standard ISO 14001:2015 and ensure safe, sustainable production – without compromising quality or strength.

High-quality materials for healthy children's hearts

EBMINI® barefoot children's shoes consist of:

  • Upper material: microfiber leather

  • Inner lining: microfiber or breathable textile

  • Sole: flexible, non-slip rubber sole

This is how we guarantee:

  • maximum freedom of movement

  • optimal comfort

  • secure grip with every step

👉 From the first crawling moments to the first adventures outside.