Ocean Plastic Recycled + Reborn as the Adidas Terrex FUTURECRAFT.LOOP Anorak
The adidas Terrex FUTURECRAFT.LOOP Anorak is the brand's first efforts to eliminate waste and make clothing 100% recyclable.
When the term “sustainable” is thrown around within the fashion industry, one may be safe to assume it’s in reference to the use of organic materials, biodegradable dyes, or maybe a key component sourced with recycled materials. More serious efforts integrate engineering patterns that leave little or zero waste in the manufacturing process. Sportswear giant Adidas is attempting to integrate not just one or two of these sustainable practices into the lifecycle of their sportswear, but a holistic effort integrating them all, manifesting in the Adidas FUTURECRAFT.LOOP Anorak.
For a span of six weeks this winter, I had the companionship of an early prototype of the brand’s FUTURECRAFT.LOOP Anorak to wear whenever weather would permit in modestly chill Los Angeles. Made of 100% recycled ocean plastic yarn provided by Parley and the non-dyed anorak proved to be a super lightweight piece of outerwear, one designed to insulate warmly and offer weatherproof protection with Primaloft insulation also, made from recycled plastic waste.
Noting this was a prototype accompanied with an invitation for feedback, I notably recommended including some form of hardware to secure the various straps that otherwise flapped loose; Adidas is reputedly planning to add snaps and recycled zippers to address feedback provided from their test grou...
When the term “sustainable” is thrown around within the fashion industry, one may be safe to assume it’s in reference to the use of organic materials, biodegradable dyes, or maybe a key component sourced with recycled materials. More serious efforts integrate engineering patterns that leave little or zero waste in the manufacturing process. Sportswear giant Adidas is attempting to integrate not just one or two of these sustainable practices into the lifecycle of their sportswear, but a holistic effort integrating them all, manifesting in the Adidas FUTURECRAFT.LOOP Anorak.
For a span of six weeks this winter, I had the companionship of an early prototype of the brand’s FUTURECRAFT.LOOP Anorak to wear whenever weather would permit in modestly chill Los Angeles. Made of 100% recycled ocean plastic yarn provided by Parley and the non-dyed anorak proved to be a super lightweight piece of outerwear, one designed to insulate warmly and offer weatherproof protection with Primaloft insulation also, made from recycled plastic waste.
Noting this was a prototype accompanied with an invitation for feedback, I notably recommended including some form of hardware to secure the various straps that otherwise flapped loose; Adidas is reputedly planning to add snaps and recycled zippers to address feedback provided from their test grou...
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