Images Magazine November 18

www.images-magazine.com NOVEMBER 2018 images 61 ECOWEAR Sustainable clothes and accessories are firmly in the public eye at the moment as parliamentary inquiries, fast fashion documentaries and climate change reports ramp up the pressure on brands and consumers alike. Here‘s a round-up of the latest ecowear styles William Turner: Eco Ties William Turner is launching a new range of Eco Ties in 2019, the year of its 50th birthday. Perfect for school, club and corporatewear, the ties are made from yarn created from recycled plastic bottles, instead of polyester manufactured from oil. Every Eco Tie made will save on average two plastic bottles from landfill. The ties are made in William Turner’s UK factories. With a wide range of eco yarn shades available, these bespoke ties can be made to a customer‘s specification, with or without a logo. www.william-turner.co.uk Cotton World Cotton World says it offers eco corporate clothing and workwear from recycled fabrics that adhere to the Global Recycle Standard. Managing director Gary Holley explains: “We are leveraging the expertise of our Indian partners to provide a range of recycled cotton and polyester blends to fulfil the varied needs of clients keen to bolster environmental credentials. We offer bespoke product manufacture to client specifications from our facilities in the UK and India, alongside print and embroidery services onto ready- made garments.“ www.cottonworlduk.com Écologie by AWDis: Lusaka Hoody “The Lusaka Hoody (EA040) combines classic hoody styling with a modern and sustainable twist,“ reports Écologie by AWDis. “Taking an environmentally friendly approach to the classic hoody, this product is crafted using French Terry fabrication, containing 70% regenerated cotton and 30% polyester.“ It promises modern styling with a drawcord- free hood and angled cuff details, and comes in five colours (S-2XL). Also from the brand is the Arenal Knit Sweater (EA060), a unisex, lightweight, jersey knit sweater. www.ecologiebyawdis.com BTC Activewear: Babybugz Baby Striped Hooded Tee “Look forward to a sustainable and planet-friendly future for the younger generation with Babybugz – a ‘well made’ ethos guaranteeing ethical manufacture and great quality,“ says BTC. The distributor carries the full Babybugz range including the Baby Striped Hooded Tee (BZ47). Launched this year, it is made from soft, stretchy, 100% organic cotton and has five tonal-coloured poppers on the front opening, a three-piece double layered hood and a tear-off label for easy rebranding. www.btcactivewear.co.uk Neutral “The clothing industry is the most polluting in the world after oil,“ says Neutral. “Fortunately, we have the solutions to do better. One T-shirt at a time, we can push for industry change and share the beauty of sustainability and all its inspirational stories!“ Neutral offers a choice of over 60 products, from T-shirts and polos to hoodies and babywear, and all carry the following accreditations: GOTS, EU Ecolabel, Fairtrade, SA8000, Neutral Responsibility and Oeko-Tex. www.neutral.com Sustainable style Winterbottom’s: Recycled Blazer Environmental concerns have led Winterbottom’s to use recycled PET material in its blazers. It comments: “At Winterbottom’s we’ve been quietly making recycled blazers for a couple of years. Our largest school programme last year was produced using recycled polyester material.” For 2019 it is offering a recycled option for its eight standard polyester blazer shades and will also be stocking its Kempsey and Knightsbridge styles in the core black and navy shades. www.winterbottoms-schoolwear. co.uk