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Recycled Bulletproof Vest Sweaters

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Vollebak 'Garbage Sweater' is Upcycled and Durable

— July 13, 2021 — Eco
The Vollebak 'Garbage Sweater' is one of the latest styles from the tough garment brand that will provide wearers with a rugged option to don that's crafted with an unexpected material. The sweater is crafted using old bulletproof vests and firefighter suits that would have otherwise ended up in the landfill in order to repurpose the durable materials into something new. The sweater is thus fire-resistant and inherently durable, but also soft and warm to make it comfortable for long-term wear.

The Vollebak 'Garbage Sweater' is positioned to launch later in July with interested parties able to sign up on a waitlist to gain access to the garment as soon as it's available. The sweater maintains a simplistic style that is well-suited for wear during a range of activities.

Image Credit: Vollebak
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Fashion - The trend towards using repurposed materials in fashion presents an opportunity for brands to differentiate themselves by offering environmentally-friendly clothing options.
2. Circular Economy - The circular economy presents an opportunity to minimize waste by repurposing materials that would have otherwise been discarded.
3. Sustainable Apparel - Sustainable apparel is becoming a popular trend, and brands that prioritize eco-friendly materials and production processes have the potential to disrupt the fashion industry.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands have an opportunity to disrupt the industry by prioritizing sustainability, using environmentally-friendly materials, and adopting circular economy principles.
2. Military & Public Safety - The repurposing of bulletproof vests and firefighter suits highlights the opportunities for innovation in improving and enhancing protective gear for military and public safety personnel.
3. Textile Recycling - The rise of upcycled fashion and circular economy principles present opportunities for innovation in textile recycling, to repurpose discarded materials into new and useful products.
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