Atlantis Headwear Sustainability Series 2024

However, there are good reasons for choosing to use this material in our products: Resistance: when exposed to the sun, the material does not lighten and does not lose quality, unlike cotton; this allows for greater durability and a reduction in waste. Lack of large-scale alternatives: there are currently no alternatives to mechanically recycled rPET on a large scale. To remedy the problems relating to the rPET, we will commit to a series of virtuous behaviours along our path of sustainable transition. For example, we believe it is necessary to carry out continuous monitoring of the chemically recycled polyester market which, although generally characterized by a greater environmental impact than its mechanically recycled equivalent, can be subjected to a greater number of recycling processes while keeping the quality intact. Furthermore, we are evaluating collaborations with organizations along the supply chain to guarantee the recycling of the waste generated during production. Another option that we consider as an alternative to rPET is the use of other materials, such as recycled nylon or recycled wool. In conclusion, recycled polyester is still a more environmentally sustainable fiber than virgin polyester. The more we recycle, the less garbage winds up in our landfills. We can reduce our reliance on petroleum, save natural resources, production and energy costs and reduce the negative impacts of the extraction and processing of virgin materials.