More decorators are now insisting on blank apparel made from organic cotton and recycled fabrics. We review the latest styles for your ‘planet-conscious’ customers
New from Anthem Clothing, the Midweight T-Shirt is made from 100% organic cotton in its solid shades, whilst its marl colours combine 60% organic cotton with 40% recycled polyester. The 180gsm tee has a ribbed crew neck and boxy standard fit, plus twin-needle stitching on the hem and cuffs
Regatta Professional’s Honestly Made Recycled Printable Softshell Jacket is both water-repellent and wind-resistant. The quick-drying jacket is made from a 100% recycled polyester, warm-backed woven softshell fabric, and comes with a zipped chest pocket and two zipped lower pockets
The new Eco Max Tee from Bella+Canvas contains 100% recycled materials, combining the brand’s unused Airlume combed and ringspun cotton scraps with recycled PET plastic bottles. It’s made by infusing colour directly into the melted recycled plastic, which is then blended with previously dyed cotton scraps to create a coloured yarn without the use of water
New from Larkwood Baby & Toddler Collection, the Sustainable Hoodie comes in seven colours. Made from a 60% regenerated cotton/40% recycled polyester fabric, it features an open placket at the centre front, kangaroo pocket, and set-in sleeves. The coordinating Sustainable Sweatshirt and Joggers are also available
SF Clothing’s new Organic T is made from a 100% organic cotton fabric, which is Peta-approved vegan. Ready for decoration, the T-shirt has a ribbed crew neck, side seams, and is available in white and black
From Beechfield, the EarthAware Organic Cotton Stretch-Fit Cap is made using OCS-certified organic cotton. The moisture-wicking cap is designed for maximum comfort, with a soft sweatband and generous stretch fit
From TriDri, the new Men’s/Women’s Recycled Textured Tee is made from a moisture-wicking, recycled polyester fabric using recycled plastic bottles. Available in up to 16 shades, both styles have been dyed using cationic dyes for colourfast, permanent colour which is resistant to fading, bleeding and staining
Neutral’s Recycled Cotton range is made from 60% waste Fairtrade organic cotton with 40% waste recycled polyester collected from landfill sites in India. Available in three mélange shades, the collection includes a T-shirt, polo shirt and twill bag, and is certified by Oeko-Tex, EU Ecolabel and SA8000
For more organic and recycled apparel options from leading brands, check out our June 2024 issue here
