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now using recycled plastic waste to create their puffers. While we know that recycled plastic comes with its own set of issues , it makes sense for a puffer, given the need for it to be waterproof and durable, and the fact that it doesn’t go in the wash .
While both recycled polyester and recycled down fillings are on the rise as alternatives to virgin down, Pangaia has developed its own innovative FLWRDWN material, made using a combination of wildflowers, a compostable bioplastic and a biodegradable aerogel that gives it strength. “People are becoming more aware of both the issues with traditional animal down, but also their replacement with synthetics, [which] are arguably just as troublesome,” Dr Amanda Parkes, fashion scientist and chief innovation officer at Pangaia, says. “FLWRDWN is a vegan replacement for animal and petroleum-based synthetic down.”
While it’s found a plant-based alternative for the filling, Pangaia still uses recycled nylon for the shell and lining of its puffers – a material that it is ultimately looking to move away from. “We’re on a mission to eliminate the fashion industry’s dependence on non-renewable and non-biodegradable textiles, such as synthetic fibres made from fossil fuels,” Parkes continues.
In the meantime though, choosing a recycled version is the biggest statement you can make with your outerwear this winter. Below, see our pick of the best eco-puffers out there.
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