Taking its lead from Patagonia’s Worn Wear programme and the growth of sustainability initiatives in the apparel industry, VF Corporation’s The North Face has launched its own recycled clothing programme called ‘Renewed’ and has announced the release of its first circular products which include styles for adults, plus sizes and accessories that were created with the goal of producing less waste while still lasting longer and being simpler to disassemble for recycling.
The North Face Circular Design Manager, said in a statement, “We’re excited to introduce our first circularly-designed products which put these principles into action, minimising waste and enabling cycle-ability at the end of the garment life cycle.”
It joined other companies that have started e-commerce ventures by announcing the release of 20 circular design types. The clothing has been designed with single-type fibre (mono-material) construction and trims that will make them easier to recycle into new garments of similar quality.
As per the report, the shoppers will be able to drop off their circular design products and other items in ‘renewed take back bins’ at the store, an initiative by The North Face.
