RAW MATERIALS
Virgin Polyester (used in 60% of garment manufacture)
Harmful Chemicals
Carcinogenic
Water pollutant
Harmful to eco-systems
Cotton
Uses millions of tons insecticides / pesticides globally
Harms environment and farmers
Water intensive crop
15% of cutting fabric discarded in landfill
rPet (recycled polyester)
Made from discarded plastic bottles
Uses less water than virgin polyester to make
Made from off-cuts diverted from landfill
Saves 20,000 litres of water per Kg of cotton
Requires no pesticides or chemicals
Improves soil health as it grows
Uses very little water
Organic Cotton
Uses 88% less water & 62% less energy
Uses no toxic chemicals in farming