Alex Crane's Debuted a Sustainable Tank Tee
Lima Kalim — June 17, 2024 — Eco
References: alexcrane.co
Alex Crane, a Brooklyn-based brand, released a tank-top version of its best-selling Sun Tee, the Tank Tee. The Tank Tee is made from start to finish in Portugal with renewable-grown French linen. Alex Crane's Sun Tees are dyed with organic GOTS-certified pigments and sof-washed with eco-friendly, biodegradable enzymes, making them comfortable and sustainable. Alex Crane's Tank Tee is available in three colors: Bone (off-white), Night (black), and Lines (black and white stripes).
Alex Crane, founded in 2016 by designer Alex Crane, makes light and breezy beach-inspired clothes for men and women. The materials used to make the products are 100% natural because natural materials are more breathable, durable, biodegradable, and renewable, unlike synthetic materials.
Image Credit: Alex Crane
Alex Crane, founded in 2016 by designer Alex Crane, makes light and breezy beach-inspired clothes for men and women. The materials used to make the products are 100% natural because natural materials are more breathable, durable, biodegradable, and renewable, unlike synthetic materials.
Image Credit: Alex Crane
Trend Themes
1. Renewable French Linen - The Tank Tee utilizes renewable-grown French linen, highlighting an increasing trend toward sustainable raw materials in fashion.
2. Organic Pigment Dyes - Using GOTS-certified organic pigments for dyeing reflects a growing interest in non-toxic, environmentally friendly coloring processes.
3. Biodegradable Fabric Treatments - Soft-washing fabrics with eco-friendly, biodegradable enzymes showcases a shift in textile treatment methods to reduce environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Fashion - The release of the Tank Tee by Alex Crane demonstrates innovation in the sustainable fashion industry by incorporating eco-friendly practices from production to finishing.
2. Textile Manufacturing - As seen with the production of the Tank Tee in Portugal, there's a growing trend in the textile manufacturing industry to use sustainable and renewable materials.
3. Eco-friendly Dyes and Treatments - The adoption of organic pigments and biodegradable enzymes for fabric treatment highlights advancements within the eco-friendly dyes and treatments industry.
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