New label Yew Clothing www.yewclothing.com has announced the launch of its new range of active wear made from 100% recycled materials. The company believe this is the first collection of high performance sports gear that’s kind to the environment.
Designed by athletes who wanted a little more from the sports clothing they wear, Yew’s selection of jackets and Everywear performance tops feature everything you would normally expect from high quality sports gear, but are made with 100% recycled polyester from consumer waste.
This means that the fabric used to create them is produced from re-processed plastics like drinks bottles or food containers, helping to reduce waste and using much less energy to produce than brand new fibres.
The resulting collection of high quality, durable garments are built to last, fit well, and will keep you comfortable and dry as a base layer on the slopes.
The range includes cosy, fleece-lined jacket that will help keep you warm when the temperature drops. The jacket features hidden pockets, a seamless shoulder to aid comfort and a fold over zip to protect the neck. The warm, breathable material will keep you snug and dry and is available in Carbon Grey and Skyrise Blue priced £55.00.
Yew Clothing is Jun Wong and Kresse Wesling, two athletes and budding environmental entrepreneurs who wanted a little more out of the sports clothing they wear. Unable to find clothing that reflected their ethical values and aspirations, Jun and Kresse formed their own sports wear company, Yew, which offers stylish, high performance gear made from 100% recycled or organic materials.
The material is manufactured into Yew active wear at a modern factory in Istanbul with good facilities for staff. Yew recycled polyester comes from Taiwan where recycling is more prevalent.