Recycled Fibres

Conventional polyester is the most utilized fibre in the clothing industry. Like plastic, it's made of a synthetic material sourced from fossil-based resources. Recycled polyester is an alternative that helps eliminate the need for new petroleum and keep plastic waste from accumulating in our environment.
After being collected and sorted, the plastic waste is thoroughly washed and treated. These bits of plastic are then melted and turned into fibres. This preserves the quality of the material and allows the fabric to be recycled an infinite number of times.

Frequently found in clothing, nylon is also frequently found in our seas and oceans. Every year, it's estimated that roughly 600,000 metric tons of fishing equipment, including nylon nets, are discarded into them. This represents 10% of the debris found in our bodies of water.⁴

Although more technical and expensive than transforming plastic waste, nylon recycling is possible and has excellent environmental benefits.

Included in the scraps used to make recycled nylon products are:

- Fishing nets
- Pantyhose
- Post-industrial fabric scraps
- Reclaimed clothing

This popular natural fibre is also one that can be recycled! Recycled cotton gives textile scraps a second life. By reusing reclaimed clothing, cotton scraps, and other post-industrial and post-consumer waste to compensate for the production of new materials, the amount of water, energy, and dye used is massively reduced.

Wool is a material that's cherished and highly sought after by consumers. In order to enjoy its thermal properties and sophistication while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact linked to its production, be sure to select pieces made of recycled wool fibres such as cashmere or lambswool.

In addition to giving materials a second life, this alternative helps eliminate the carbon emissions linked to animal farming.

As wool is a durable and high-quality material, the clothing made out of it can last a long time. In fact, many studies⁵ show that wool garments stay in our wardrobes longer than clothing made of other materials and that they are more likely to be recycled at the end of their life.⁶ According to the International Wool Textile Organization, wool items account for 5% of the total weight of consumer clothing donations. So keep your well-loved wool pieces for years, and think about donating them to someone else when the time comes!

Relatively new in the textile market, TENCEL^TM Lyocell fibres are produced with innovative REFIBRA^TM technology, which involves upcycling cotton scraps in addition to wood pulp during the manufacturing process.

It should be noted that the wood pulp used to produce this material comes entirely from certified and controlled sources. Additionally, TENCEL^TM Lyocell is made using a closed-loop production process, meaning that the water and solvents are reused every time. This way, nothing is wasted, contaminated, or thrown away!