<strong>Recycled fashion and clothing</strong>

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Recycled fashion and clothing

Circularity instead of new production: Recycled fibers – especially rPET from old bottles – reduceEnergy, water and CO₂ requirementsand keep plastic in circulation instead of in the environment.

rPET & Recycled Fibers

Innovative clothing made from <strong>recycled materials</strong>

Innovative clothing made from recycled materials

Recycled clothing has captured the hearts of fashion-conscious consumers in recent years thanks to its superior quality and multiple sustainability benefits. By purchasing one of these special shirts from the Recycled line, you're not only buying a fashionable must-have, but also the assurance that the recycled clothing is 100% CO2-neutral and sustainably processed and shipped from production to delivery. This very quality makes recycled fashion stand out from the crowd.

GREEN SHIRTS' recycled T-shirts and sweatshirts are made from 60 percent recycled organic cotton and 40 percent recycled PET bottles. The comfortable, Fair Trade fabric ensures a comfortable fit and, thanks to its heavier fabric weight, is ideal for cooler days. By purchasing upcycled products from fair production and at fair prices, everyone can make the ultimate commitment to giving green fashion a new place in their wardrobes and in society.

Textiles made from recycled plastic create <strong>added value through recycling</strong>

Textiles made from recycled plastic create added value through recycling

Only 10% of the plastic ever produced has been recycled to date. An additional 380 million tons end up in landfills or oceans every year. Textiles made from recycled plastic create recycling potential.

Up to 13 plastic bottles for one T-shirt, preventing 5 plastic bottles from entering the sea

Up to 70% less energy, 86% less water, and up to 75% less CO2 use than in the production of a non-recycled polyester shirt

Up to 700x less water consumption than in the production of an organic cotton T-shirt

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<strong>Recycled fashion</strong> for men

Recycled fashion for men

Men with a passion for technology and the environment have the opportunity to manifest their ecological awareness and their commitment to progress in an innovative, fairly produced product through GREEN SHIRTS' recycled fashion. The recycled clothing sold under Recycled Fashion in the GREEN SHIRTS online shop is made from 60 percent recycled organic cotton and 40 percent recycled PET bottles. This blend results in an unusually pleasant fabric that is extremely comfortable to wear. With its higher fabric weight of 165 grams per square meter, recycled clothing from Fair Trade production is particularly suitable for cooler days and seasons. Recycled fashion, with its inherent fabric weight, has proven particularly effective for sporting activities. Upcycling wonderfully combines innovative style with sustainability. From production to delivery, GREEN SHIRTS relies on fair production conditions for recycled fashion, certified by the "Fair Wair Foundation" certificate.

Textiles from recycling - <strong>How does it work?</strong>

Textiles from recycling - How does it work?

Recycled polyester is made from the reuse of PET (polyethylene terephthalate). In the standard recycling process, the PET plastic is sterilized, dried, and then shredded into small pieces. These plastic pieces are then softened and fed through a spinneret, from which the yarn can be created. A crimping machine then gives the yarn its woolly texture. Finally, the yarn is gathered into bales and, if necessary, dyed. It can then be processed into textiles.

There are now many institutes and organizations constantly researching even more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient recycling methods. The vast amount of plastic in landfills and the oceans offers enormous potential for use, and with increased demand, it could even become cheaper than producing new polyester. Therefore, it makes sense to buy recycled polyester instead of conventional polyester. This is the only way to stop the flood of plastic and preserve our habitats for humans, animals, and nature. By 2030, 20% of all PET bottles are to be recycled.

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<strong>Global Recycling Standard</strong> for Fashion

Global Recycling Standard for Fashion

Millions of tons of clothing end up in the trash every year, along with vast amounts of fabric scraps and offcuts that arise during the production of new collections in the textile industry. The upcycling trend has discovered these mountains of waste, and more and more designers are using them as a material for themselves. The young, green label GREEN SHIRTS also offers recycled fashion alongside its collections made from organic natural fibers. The T-shirts and sweaters, with innovative designs by young talents from across Europe, are made from 60 percent recycled organic cotton and 40 percent recycled PET bottles. They score points with a higher fabric weight of 165 grams per square meter, making them a first choice in the wardrobe, especially on cooler days. In addition, recycled clothing offers the popular properties that were originally responsible for polyester's triumph in the fashion industry, without having to feel guilty about production or recycling. The absorption of less dirt and sweat as well as the easy cleaning are still unbeatable arguments, only in this case paired with active environmental awareness.

<strong>Recycled fashion</strong> for women

Recycled fashion for women

The recycled sweaters and T-shirts for women from the recycled fashion line of the sustainable label GREEN SHIRTS have caused a stir in the green community with their combination of innovative styles from designers across Europe and fair trade. Women with athletic ambitions, in particular, have discovered recycled clothing for themselves due to its high level of comfort. GREEN SHIRTS Recycled products are made from 100 percent recycled material, which in turn is certified by the "Fair Wair Foundation" from production to delivery. They consist of 60 percent recycled organic cotton and 40 percent recycled PET bottles and boast a higher fabric weight of 165 grams per square meter. In addition to the pleasant fabric quality, recycled clothing also offers the certainty of actively combating the issue of textile waste. The resources for synthetic materials are becoming increasingly scarce, which is why recycling is becoming an increasingly important method in the textile industry. This means that the positive properties of polyester, such as absorbing less dirt and sweat and being easy to clean, are returned to the customer in a sustainable way.

Upcycling clothing

Global Recycling Standard for Fashion

Since introducing recycled clothing into its collection, GREEN SHIRTS has followed the Global Recycle Standard, which is strictly monitored by the Textile Exchange. Established in 2008, the Global Recycle Standard for recycled fashion is an international, voluntary, fully-fledged product standard that stipulates requirements for the independent certification of recycled materials, the product chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. The Global Recycle Standard is so important for both fashion designers and customers considering recycled clothing because it verifies the recycled content and ensures that social, environmental, and chemical regulations are met during production. Especially with recycled fashion, it is important to ensure that ecological and chemical risks are minimized and that the recycled clothing is manufactured under proper working conditions. Because only when these conditions, as defined by the Global Recycle Standard for recycled fashion, are met will it be truly enjoyable to wear.

Commitment to Recycled Clothing

GREEN SHIRTS has been on a mission for many years. When it was founded, the young company set out to make the fashion world a little better, a little greener, and a little more sustainable. Sticking strictly to this direction despite the economic challenges requires commitment. GREEN SHIRTS's commitment ranges from organic to sustainability to fair trade, and this applies not only to clothing made from natural fibers but also to recycled fashion. GREEN SHIRTS considers how materials can be reclaimed and incorporated into a new cycle and manifests these ideas in its line of recycled clothing. Those who focus on circularity instead of linearity in fashion are challenged to find a responsible and environmentally friendly way of handling products throughout their entire life cycle. In addition to offering recycled fashion, it is important to raise awareness among customers and provide them with the best possible information.

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For more than 10 years, we've been dedicated to producing high-quality textiles for companies, teams, and creators – sustainably and fairly produced. At GREEN SHIRTS, we select the best products and finest organic materials from Germany and across Europe – from high-quality everyday essentials to tailor-made premium fashion – all from a single source, starting with small quantities.

Production

Fairly manufactured in Germany, Europe & Asia – with short supply chains and renewable energy. Our partners are audited, work safely, and pay fairly.

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Printing process

Branding without compromise: We refine using environmentally friendly techniques, tailored to the motif, durability, and feel.

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Materials

Timeless fabrics with a future: organic cotton, linen & hemp, TENCEL™ Lyocell, and recycled fibers. We select materials based on impact rather than trends – skin-friendly, robust, renewable.

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Certificates

Verifiable instead of nice-to-have: We work with recognized standards and display them transparently for each product.

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