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Recycled Tire Jackets

The Kathmandu Epiq SE Jacket is Made from Fulgar's Q-CYCLE Yarn

— October 15, 2024 — Eco
The Kathmandu Epiq SE puffer jacket is a special edition of the New Zealand-based outdoor brand's heritage puffer jacket and it helps to keep wearers warm, dry and comfortable with recycled plastic waste, including end-of-life car tires.

This new jacket reinvents the brand's Epid puffer and promises to deliver as much warmth as the original but with a more modern design and more sustainable features. The jacket's fabric is constructed from Fulgar's Q-CYCLE yarn, which incorporates recycled post-consumer waste, including car tires.

This durable, water-repellant jacket boasts 600-fill power duck insulation and other details like an adjustable hood, hem and internal stretch cuffs to lock out the cold air, plus a stuff sack for ease of packing.
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Material Apparel - Enhanced focus on sustainability in fashion by utilizing post-consumer waste such as car tires in the production of outdoor jackets.
2. Eco-friendly Insulation - Adoption of innovative materials like recycled plastic waste and duck insulation to produce warm, high-performance jackets.
3. Modern Sustainable Design - Integration of modern aesthetic elements with sustainable fabrics to cater to eco-conscious consumers in the outdoor apparel market.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Apparel - Revamping traditional outdoor clothing with advanced, eco-friendly materials such as Fulgar's Q-CYCLE yarn to meet market demand for sustainability.
2. Recycled Fiber Manufacturing - Growth in the market for recycled fibers that repurpose end-of-life products like car tires into versatile and durable yarns for garment production.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Increased consumer interest in sustainably made fashion items prompting brands to innovate with recycled and environmentally friendly materials.
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