Now here is a prime example of someone’s trash being someone’s treasure.
Econyl is regenerated nylon fiber made entirely from old, discarded carpets and fishnets, which otherwise would have ended up in landfill. It is a brainchild of Italian nylon manufacturer Aquafil
Apart from waste solution, Econyl also has 90% less impact towards global warming in comparison if you were to product this fabric from virgin materials. One of the ways this is achieved is by using much less water.
Going even further, your Econyl leggings and swimwear can be further recycled, again and again, without losing its technical property. So, if for whatever reason, you need to dispose of your Econyl product, make sure it is sent to recycling. Look out for fantastic in store recycling initiatives by Girlfriend Collection and Sweaty Betty
As wonderful as it is, it still has an issue of ‘microplastics’ shedding during wash, so best way to care for your leggings and planet is to use a Guppy Bag
