For the Autumn/Winter 2021 season, UGG is introducing the Icon-Impact Collection and it makes the most of reclaimed and sustainable materials to repurpose waste created in the supply chain. The two newest innovations from the brand make the most of reclaimed waste, which is significant because wool is the brands' most iconic and most used fiber.
UGGplush and UGGcycle are just a few of the sustainable materials used in the collection, along with renewable sugarcane and recycled PET; thanks to the use of this material, there are two to three bottles in each pair of shoes that are diverted from landfill.
The Icon-Impact Collection includes styles like the Fluff Sugar Cross Slide, Fuzz Sugar Slide, and Classic Sugar Ultra Mini.
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UGG's Icon-Impact Collection Minimizes Supply Chain Waste
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Industry Implications
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