#ecovero

When it comes to brands who are actively trying to better their environmental impact, I suggest looking into those who have taken the path into using “eco-friendly” fabrics. Some brands to look out for include:

( https://tonimarino.co.uk/patagonia-logo/ )

If you don’t already know, Patagonia should be at the top of your list. For Patagonia, a large portion of their apparel if not almost all, comes from polyester made from recycled plastic bottles. What this does is make use of waste that would have ended up in our landfills, and also reduces the production of virgin polyester that requires a lot of harsh chemicals. 

( https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-better-sweater-fleece-jacket/25543.html?dwvar_25543_color=HAZP&cgid=collection-recycled-polyester )

( https://onondagaearthcorps.org/bottle-bonanza/ )

Next on the list is Vetta:

( https://www.behance.net/gallery/36310971/VETTA-Logo-and-Identity )

Vetta is another brand based out of California that has been pushing for the use of environmentally friendly fabrics. For example, instead of using viscose, a regenerated fiber that requires harsh chemicals and raw materials in production, they use LENZING ECOVERO. What makes this fiber different from viscose is the fact that it uses 50% less water in production, and they also use certified sustainable pulp from wood. Below are some examples of their products that incorporate LENZING ECOVERO:

(https://www.vettacapsule.com/search?type=product,article,page&q=*ecovero*)

( https://www.lineatextile.com/our-partners )

Lastly, we have Outer Known, a brand that focuses on saving our oceans by incorporating eco-fibers into their products:

(https://surfd.com/2020/08/20-of-the-best-online-surf-shops/outerknown-logo/)

When it comes to saving our environment, Outer Known focuses on using fishing nets that have been left afloat in our ocean for years and regenerates them into a nylon-like fiber called ECONYL. Not only that, but they use Polartec as well which is a polyester that is made from recycled bottles. What this does is help clean up our oceans protecting sea life, as well as cut down on the production of nylon and polyester. Down below are some of their products that incorporate these sustainable options:

( https://www.outerknown.com/products/evolution-dad-hat-mystery-blue?variant=13310986878999 )

( https://www.outerknown.com/products/fogbank-fleece-shirt-heather-olive?variant=39854135410872 )

( https://www.ovsfashion.com/holidays/beachwear-sustainable )

( https://getvectorlogo.com/polartec-vector-logo-svg/ )

Although these are just a few brands that incorporate eco-friendly fibers, there are so many more out there to discover. Join us next week for more information on sustainable fashion and learn how we can better our world one fiber at a time.