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Thermore to display Ecodown sustainable solution at Munich Fabric Start

The new Ecodown is a synthetic product made from 100%, post-consumer plastic bottles.

4th August 2016

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Milan

Sports/​Outdoor, Sustainable, Clothing/​Footwear

Thermore, a leading Italian producer of thermal insulation for apparel and sleeping bags, will present its Ecodown, the sustainable solution made of 100% recycled polyester at the upcoming Munich Fabric Start trade fair that will be held from 30 August – 1 September.

The new Ecodown is a synthetic product made from 100%, post-consumer plastic bottles. This is said to allow the reuse of a considerable number of bottles, which would have otherwise ended their useful life as waste in a landfill.

Depending on the application, outerwear insulated with Ecodown can save up to 10 bottles per garment, the company reports. Also, using PET bottles instead of oil can help protect energy reserves for future generations, the manufacturer reports.

Environmental protection

“We live in a world where new generations are extremely conscious about the fact that Earth’s resources are limited. More and more people are embracing a lifestyle that emphasizes our love and respect for animals and the environment. For example, this point of view is reflected in the fact that animal fur has been virtually banned from most of outerwear collections,” the company explains.

“Down feathers are often plucked from live animals and many of us still keep vivid memories of the disturbing videos showing the cruel systems used to harvest feathers. So, why would we continue to use down filled jackets when there are more sustainable alternatives?”

“Thermore has always been at the forefront in developing durable and resistant thermal insulation with a strong emphasis on sustainability,” the company says.

Sustainable solution

In the mid 80’s, Thermore introduced a thermal insulation made from recycled fibres from PET bottles. According to the company, all of this experience and knowledge in sustainability has now been focused on the introduction of the new 100% recycled Ecodown thermal insulation, offering the market a warm, soft, durable and sustainable alternative to down.

Depending on the application, outerwear insulated with Ecodown can save up to 10 bottles per garment. © Thermore

Thermore has now taken the next major step towards sustainability by converting the entire Ecodown product line to fully recycled fibre content, derived exclusively from PET water bottles.

According to the manufacturer, the new Ecodown 100% recycled thermal insulation does not require special quilting restrictions or fabrics and can be washed and/or dry cleaned with confidence. “This high level of durability equates to exceptional, long term warmth over the life of a garment,” the company explains.

Thermore

Thermore was founded in 1972 in Milan and is a leader in the research, production and marketing of thermal insulation for apparel with operations in Europe, USA and Asia including production facilities in Thailand and offices in Hong Kong.

Thermore’s current product range includes Classic, Thermal Booster, Ecodown, EVOdown, Pro, Stretch and Aria. Thermore is a member of the Outdoor Industry Association, SnowSports Industries America and of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana.

www.thermore.com

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