UNIQLO Debuts Its First 100% Recycled Down Jackets From Old & Unwanted Clothing
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UNIQLO’s Recycled Down Jacket is now available to purchase in its stores and online.
First announced in September as part of the brand’s new recycling program called Re.Uniqlo, UNIQLO’s first ever jacket is made of 100 percent recycled down. It is created out of old and unwanted apparel as well as feather garments from UNIQLO’s customers that were returned to its stores.
The UNIQLO U Recycled Down Jacket is a unisex outdoor jacket and be worn on its own or layered on top of other pieces for additional warmth. The jacket also features a V-neckline and a zippered front pocket.
The Recycled Jacket is the result of 620,000 unwanted jackets that were collected in Japan. Reimagined by the UNIQLO U design team, headed by artistic director Chritstophe Lemaire, the sleek yet sustainable jacket is available in four colorways: dark grey, dark orange, brown and dark green.
The company also ensured that the materials collected were through ethical measures, and in line with the Responsible Down Standard (RD) certification.
As part of the Re.Uniqlo program, customers are also encouraged to bring unwanted down products to UNIQLO stores to be donated or recycled. They will receive a coupon that can be used online or in-store.
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[via Fast Company, cover image via UNIQLO]
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