<strong>Recycled fashion and clothing</strong>

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Recycled fashion and clothing

A second life for raw materials: Recycled fibers – primarily rPET from PET bottles– are processed into new yarn.

rPET & Recycled Fibers

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

Innovative clothing made from recycled materials

Recycled clothing combines comfort with a material sourced from existing raw materials – such as PET bottles or textile waste.

Our recycled T-shirts, hoodies, and shoes are made of recycled polyester, often combined with organic cotton, depending on the model. The exact recycled content varies from model to model and can be found on the respective product page.

Textiles made from <strong>recycled PET</strong>

Textiles made from recycled PET

  • Worldwide, only a small portion of plastic is recycled. Recycled PET can be processed into new yarn.
  • rPET is obtained from used PET bottles or other PET waste.
  • The yarn is melted, spun, and textured – just like new polyester.
  • For GRS-certified products, the recycled content is verified by the standard.

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<strong>Recycled fashion</strong> for men

Recycled fashion for men

In our shop, you will find T-shirts, hoodies, and zip hoodies for men made from recycled polyester, often combined with organic cotton, as well as performance shirts made from rPET for sports and exercise. Material and recycled content are listed with each item.

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

Textiles from recycling - How does it work?

Recycled polyester is based on the reuse of PET (polyethylene terephthalate). During the recycling process, the PET is cleaned, dried, and shredded into flakes. These are melted down and passed through a spinneret to create the yarn. A crimping machine then gives the yarn its woolly texture. Finally, it is bundled into bales, dyed if necessary, and processed into textiles.

Research institutions and companies are working on further developing recycling processes – including for textiles that have previously been difficult to recycle.

In our shop you will find organic cotton clothing for women and men:

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Women's Basic T-Shirts

Men's Basic T-Shirts

Women's T-shirts with print

Men's T-shirts with print

<strong>Global Recycled Standard</strong> (GRS)

Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) from Textile Exchange verifies the content of recycled materials in a product and tracks it along the supply chain. In addition, it sets requirements for chemical use, environmental management, and social criteria in certified facilities. For GRS-certified products, we state this on the respective item.

<strong>Recycled fashion</strong> for women

Recycled fashion for women

For women, there are sweaters, hoodies, and t-shirts made with recycled fibers, as well as shoes made from recycled polyester. Recycled polyester absorbs little dirt and sweat and is easy to clean. Material and recycled content are listed with each respective item.

Good to know

Recycling and upcycling are not the same: recycling involves processing materials into new fibers, whereas upcycling involves directly reusing existing fabrics or garments. The products on this page contain recycled fibers.

Since 2012, we have offered fashion made from organic cotton and other materials, and now also clothing containing recycled fibers. We indicate the materials and certifications for each product on the respective item page.

For many years, GREEN SHIRTS has been on a mission. Upon its founding, 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 chosen path despite economic challenges requires commitment. GREEN SHIRTS considers how materials can be recovered and integrated into a new cycle, manifesting these reflections in its line of recycled clothing. Anyone who chooses circularity over linearity in fashion is challenged to find a responsible and environmentally friendly way to handle products throughout their entire lifecycle. To this end, in addition to offering recycled fashion, it is important to raise awareness among customers and educate them as best as possible.

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