History
45 Years of Pure Evolution!
Founded in July 1965 by Milton G. Brigagão, his sons and nephews in the city of Franca/SP, Sândalo Footwear brings in its 45-year career inspiration, perspiration and hard work, to design the brand in national and international scene and place itself among the market leaders in its segment.
Always anchored in the mission of producing high quality footwear, at a constant evolution of products and services to its customers, the company has already employed over 25 thousand people and produced, up to now, approximately 32 million pairs of shoes between its own brand and several other world-renowned ones.
Currently, all production of Sândalo is licensed in five factories that, together, produce the entire collection of the brand.
- Quality
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To prove the suitability of the raw materials it uses in its production process, Sândalo has a quality technical lab, where, every day, extensive testing of bonding and strength in all components are conducted before they are permanently employed in the brand footwear.
- Name Sândalo
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Sândalo (sandalwood tree) is an aromatic wood species of the Santalaceae family, coming from Southeast Asia.
The sandalwood tree (Santalum album) comes from India and from another part of Asia and it’s currently planted elsewhere in the world, especially in America. Its wood is known for its slot for sculptures and because from it, volatile oils that are used in perfumery are obtained. The sandalwood tree from India is the one that produces the best wood and the best aromatic oils.
The species that are grown around the world are not so close to Indian species, but they also receive the name of sandalwood and their wood is also aromatic.
In India, sandalwood is a sacred tree, and the government has declared it as national property to preserve it from vandalism which has been exposed to. Its cut is only permitted when it has more than 30 years, a time when it naturally begins to die. A log of sandalwood takes 25 years to acquire a thickness of 6 cm.
Wood
The wood of sandalwood, when freshly cut, has a yellow color, but with time it acquires a darker brown. When dried it does not crack; it is easily treatable in carpentry and smokes easily. It is a hard wood, with a density of 950 kg / m³, which dries slowly and it is resistant to fungi and insects.
Use
The oil obtained by the distillation from the bark of wood, from its core and roots are used in perfumery.
It is used in rituals as an aromatic thing (incense) to achieve spiritual harmony. The wood can be used to produce sculptures, boxes, combs used as hair ornaments and other small objects.
- International Market
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For 40 years, Sândalo is present in the foreign market, where it takes its products to over 46 countries on five continents. International business accounts for 30% of the total production, between exported shoes with its own brand and collections that the company develops for renowned international labels.
