Five summer fashion essentials that are made from recycled plastic

clothes made from recycled plastic


The UN estimates that each year eight million tonnes of plastic leaks into the ocean thanks to waste from the fishing industry and single-use plastics. These fashion-forward companies are putting ocean plastic and single-use plastics such as bottles to good use with their sustainable vegan fashion ranges.

1. The Lunar One Piece from Stay Wild

This fashionable one piece swimsuit sculpts your body with its coloured panel design while the scoop back flatters your shape. This handmade piece is also made from ECONYL® fabric from regenerated ocean plastic and stitched using thread crafted from recycled plastic bottles for a sustainable swimsuit.

RRP £160 - Shop here

clothes made from recycled plastic

2. Beige Palm Tree Print Swim Shorts - Ecolaf

These stylish eco-friendly swimsuits are made from recycled plastic bottles that were littering the beaches in Thailand and have been put to good use in these high-quality trunks.

RRP £73.15 - Shop here

clothes made from recycled plastic

3. Roland V.2 Tricolor Ivory - Flamingos Life

Put your best foot forward with these stylish sneakers that are made from recycled plastic bottles and recycled rubber for the soles. Even the removable insole is made from recycled plastic!

RRP €89.95 - Shop here

clothes made from recycled plastic

4. Kynance Sunglasses - Waterhaul

Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays with these sunglasses made entirely from recycled fishing nets. The circular frame suits both male and female small to medium faces and they come packaged in recyclable materials that are free from plastic.

RRP £65 - Shop here

clothes made from recycled plastic

5. Girlfriend Collective Bike Short

Girlfriend Collective creates a range of comfortable and supportive activewear with a strong focus on humane manufacturing and sustainable materials. Their entire range of shorts, leggings and crop tops is made using recycled water bottles making them a great option for eco-friendly fitness fans.

RRP $48 - Shop here

clothes made from recycled plastic

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