Unifi REPREVE® recycling old denim
As part of Unifi’s ongoing commitment to becoming a more sustainable brand, they’re introducing another fabric, REPREVE® recycled denim, into their range! Read on to learn more about REPREVE®, how they’re implementing it into their product mix. What is REPREVE®? REPREVE® is a sustainable fibre made completely from recycled materials, including post-consumer water bottles and […]
Burberry created trench coat using plastic water bottles collected from China’s rivers and oceans.
As sustainability becomes an increasingly pressing issue for industries far and wide, Burberry is honoring Earth Day with a curated edit of 26 eco-conscious styles from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2020 collection. Recycled textiles such as fabric scraps and nylon repurposed from fishing nets serve as core materials for the new range. Every item in the […]
Adidas x Parley
In 2016, Adidas partnered with Parley for the Oceans to produce a line of trainers made from recycled ocean waste. The shoe’s fibers are made of plastic waste and fishing nets retrieved off the coast of Africa. FROM A DISTANCE, Adidas’ newest shoe looks seafoam green. But it’s an illusion; up close that pellucid hue […]
Rethinking, recycling and re-loving: A peek into India’s circular fashion economy
The global fashion industry largely follows the linear pathway of ‘take, make, wear and throw’, producing a staggering 13 million tonnes of global textile waste. Textile industry stakeholders are now finding inventive solutions to make the circular fashion economy resilient, restorative and regenerative in nature. An overhaul in the legacy business structures would require an […]
The Basics of Textile Recycling
What Is Textile Recycling? Textile recycling is the process by which old clothing and other textiles are recovered for reuse or material recovery. It is the basis for the textile recycling industry. In the United States, this group is represented by SMART, the Association of Wiping Materials, Used Clothing and Fiber Industries. The necessary steps in […]
Converse’s Beyond Retro Hawaiian Shirt Chuck 70 High Top
ALOHA, PREMIUM COMFORT. In collaboration with London-based vintage retailer Beyond Retro, converse has sourced and upcycled discarded Hawaiian shirts to create new, sustainable Chucks. A cut-and-sew design of muted tropical prints brings timeless, one-of-a-kind style to each and every pair. WHY YOU SHOULD BE DOWN Reference: Product by Converse – Beyond Retro Hawaiian Shirt Chuck […]