THERMOLITE® ECOMADE INSULATION
A unique performance insulation made from blends of 100% textile waste and rPET bottles
Why choose this insulation?
The challenge:
The active outdoor consumer is increasingly concerned about sustainability and the apparel industry’s impact on the planet. How can you create durable cold weather apparel and gear made with high- performance insulation offering outstanding lightweight warmth and unparalleled sustainability credentials?
The solution:
THERMOLITE® EcoMade insulation contains textile waste and is a unique construction and fiber recipe designed to meet this need and lead the industry. Currently available in thin-loft and mid-loft battings to suit a wide variety of applications, this insulation contains ≥ 85% of recycled fibers (≥ 50% made from PET bottles and ≥ 35% made from textile waste). In addition, its warmth per unit weight and other insulation characteristics meet the industry’s highest expectations.
Consumer Benefits
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Provides high performance lightweight warmth and dries faster than down
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Has excellent packability and recovery
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Creates sustainable fashion and performance gear made from ≥ 85% recycled resources
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Has outstanding durability with permanent performance benefits
Brand & retailer benefits
- Create lightweight performance garments that keep the wearer warm
- Available in thin-loft and mid-loft to suit a variety of applications
- Made from textile waste and recycled PET bottles to reduce waste
- Contains differentiated recycled fibers with outstanding CLO warmth per unit weight values
- Drive sell-through by improving consumer experience and ordering THERMOLITE® brand hangtags
Benefits
Eligible garment categories
- Accessories
- Activewear
- Bedding
- Outerwear
- Sleeping bags
THERMOLITE® EcoMade insulation
See how our products like this one, made from 100% textile waste are helping to set the stage for circularity in the apparel industry.
Boost your brand power
The THERMOLITE® brand is the most recognized warming technology brand among consumers worldwide (Walnut Unlimited, 2019). Harness our high levels of consumer brand awareness and help remove purchase barriers by promoting your use of THERMOLITE® technology.
Mills: Have your fabrics tested and certified, which gives your customers the ability to order THERMOLITE® brand hangtags through the LYCRA ONE™ portal. Remember, the more garments retailers sell, the more fabric you sell, so encourage your customers to use hangtags in stores.
Brands: You can order free THERMOLITE® brand hang tags or swing tags quickly and easily on LYCRA ONE™. These tags explain each technology’s added value and performance benefits to drive garment sales. Or if you prefer, you can complete our Trademark Licensing Agreement to print your own co-branded hang tags and POS materials with pre-approved claims.
No other fiber manufacturer provides this level of marketing support to its customers. Be sure to take advantage of this amazing value-added service!
Hangtags
THERMOLITE® technology certified products
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