Why use new materials when we can use what we already have? For us at C&A, it’s just common sense. That’s why we’ve taken meaningful steps to increase the use of recycled fibres in our collection.
Like in our outerwear collection where we created new padding from waste: 100% used plastic bottles! That’s what circular fashion is all about.
C&A’s recycling process:
Old plastic bottles are shredded into fine granulate. The granulate is transformed into new yarn. The yarn is made into new fabric which becomes the new garment in the end.
Think recycled polyester in our outerwear, but also recycled nylon in our lingerie and swimwear, recycled cotton in our denim or recycled cashmere. Here at C&A we’re finding ways to incorporate recycled fibres across the board.
What’s next?
Using recycled fibres is one way C&A can contribute to a more circular fashion system — one where materials can be used again and again (and again). But there are many others. For example, every element of C&A’s Cradle to Cradle Certified™ collection is designed to be recycled, from the fabric down to the sewing thread.
