Atlantis Headwear Sustainability Series 2023

TECHNOLOGIES The revolution doesn’t stop. Thanks to our continuous R&D we do our best to make the traditional treatments more human and eco-friendly, maintaining the high quality and performance of our fabrics. WR-PFC free it’s our water-resistant treatment that keeps our caps dry without environmentally harmful components . The finishing gives the fabric water-resistant characteristics , without the use of PFCs (perfluorocarbons) compounds , which are not biodegradable and harm the environment, human and animal health. Aqua-® is a branded solution dyed recycled polyester yarn made by ReTraze® . Unlike traditional wet processes where yarns are produced and then dyed, with dope dyeing the pigments are trapped inside the recycled plastic after it cools to a solid form, becoming part of the new, stronger yarn and saving more energy, water and emissions during the process. The ReTraze Aqua-® source of plastic bottles is collected entirely within 20km from the seashore , and they continue to work on expanding the collection area and tracking system. In contact with the skin, the Dry-tech 100% recycled polyester band is completely breathable, absorbs sweat and allows for quick drying . The UPF50+ treatment remains for the moment traditional but we are working on exploring and studying new alternatives.