International clothing retailer Esprit has once again partnered with Hong Kong-based NGO Redress for its recycled textiles collection, developed using the company’s pre-consumer textile waste.The Recycled Collection has been verified by Redress’ R-Cert standard.
A QR code on the garment’s hangtag can be scanned by consumers to track the clothing’s journey from factory to retail and also for more information on the recycling process and environmental savings.
The eight denim styles were created using 43 per cent recycled denim. There was a 37 per cent savings in greenhouse gases, 19 per cent savings in water and a 17 per cent savings in electricity use per garment.Five jersey styles were created using 35 per cent recycled textiles. There was 37 per cent savings in greenhouse gases, 74 per cent savings in water and 18 per cent savings in electricity use per garment.
The R-Cert injects clarity for consumers about the recycling process and enhances consumers’ knowledge and appetite for recycled textile clothing. More brands are showing interest in using recycled fibers in their collections. R-Cert ensures that brands recycle a minimum of 20 per cent recycled fibers in a traceable supply chain.It guarantees brands recycle their own factory fresh textile waste into their own recycled textile clothing.
