Six Senses, a collection of 23 luxury resorts, has replaced traditional single-use hotel slippers with models crafted from natural jute fibers. These slippers feature a woven jute upper and a cushioned insole, offering both breathability and durability. Designed for multiple uses, they can be laundered on-site and, at end-of-life, are fully compostable—providing a low-impact alternative to plastic-based disposables and aligning with the brand’s wider sustainability commitments.

Managers at the Arenas del Mar resort in Costa Rica targeted disposable slippers as “low-hanging fruit” in their waste-reduction efforts. By eliminating single-use fabric and plastic slippers, the resort signaled openness to durable, biodegradable replacements—such as the jute-based designs pioneered by Six Senses. This shift underscores a growing industry trend to phase out one-time-use amenities in favor of natural-fiber alternatives that reduce landfill burden and reinforce eco-aware hospitality standards.

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