Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Halfar® and James & Nicholson® are creating new product lines in recycled plastic bottles
Textile
Nearly half of the world's clothing is made of polyester, and Greenpeace predicts that this amount will almost double by 2030. One of the main reasons for this development is the "athleisure" trend: consumers are looking for more stretchy, technical, and durable clothing suitable for sports and leisure activities.
By carefully recycling plastic, the James & Nicholson® brand aims to reduce high levels of pollution and plastic waste. This approach conserves resources, protects the environment, and prevents waste. This concept inspired James & Nicholson® to create a new line of sportswear made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The brand uses cutting-edge technology to give plastic waste a new life, transforming it into functional and stylish sportswear. These eco-friendly materials feature advanced performance technology, including moisture-wicking, stretch, and breathability, while remaining durable and comfortable, to take your workout to the next level. It takes 25 PET bottles to make one recycled polyester T-shirt.
From plastic bottles to bags: bag specialist Halfar® is working towards a better future by designing eco-friendly and sustainable bags through innovation, new materials, and new methods. The 2021 collection focuses on the use of recycled plastic bottles. The material is called recycled PET, a synthetic fiber made from plastic/polyester derived from plastic bottles. Once the fiber has been spun and woven, the fabric's surface is brushed in a way that makes it resemble cotton canvas. But its properties are far superior. As a synthetic fabric, rPET is much more durable and weather-resistant (water-repellent). It doesn't fade like cotton under UV light. It's also lighter than cotton. One of the highlights is the "EUROPE" range, the high-quality rPET series produced in Europe and available directly from stock. The range is stylish and trendy, yet durable and functional.
Discover the Halfar® and James & Nicholson® ranges at the Cybernecard stand on September 1st and 2nd, 2021 at the Carrousel du Louvre: I order from my badge