Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., recently reduced its environmental footprint by replacing virgin plastic polyester bags with recycled packaging.
The 100% recycled polyester bags are made from post-industrial scrap and provide a durable, biodegradable solution to protect garments from dust, dirt and moisture during transit, according to the company. The new bags will debut in March.
“Vantage is excited to take this important step toward sustainability,” says Marc Loeb, Vantage Apparel COO. “We will continue to seek efficiencies internally and with production partners, such as EcoEnclose, a leader in eco-friendly packaging supplies, as we work towards our goal to manufacture and ship with the least amount of environmental impact as possible.”
The packaging is an important component of Vantage’s sustainability strategy, which also addresses the use of recycled materials in garment manufacturing. The first items, released earlier this year, include polos, hoodies and button-down knit shirts for men and women. Known as Earthwise styles, they use REPREVE high-quality recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles.
For more information on Vantage’s sustainability efforts, including its partnership with environmental advocacy group 1% for the Planet, click here. — D.S.
