When the textile industry speaks of recycled materials, it often refers to synthetic fibre yarns made from recycled plastic bottles. JACK WOLFSKIN also employs such recycled polyester but the Germany-based outdoor specialist is committed to achieving a true circular economy.
This means producing highly functional garments from discarded clothing as well as from cutting scraps and material residues that arise during production. With its ‘Textile to Textile’ concept, Jack Wolfskin has now accomplished this goal: eleven styles in the 2024 summer collection feature an outer shell made from recycled textiles.
In Textile to Textile recycling, used garments first are stripped of non-textile materials, such as zippers. They then are chemically processed, along with cutting scraps, into a PET granulate, which in turn is spun into polyester yarns. This chemical process also removes dyes so that the yarn may be re-dyed.
The final product is recycled material that in terms of its properties performs just as well as crude-oil-based virgin polyester. made from offcuts that are generated during production and fed back into the production cycle – a zero-waste concept, the self-developed Texapore Ecosphere membrane offers maximum protection and optimum comfort for walkers and cyclists.
Highest Peak 3L Jkt
Material: Texapore Ecosphere Pro Stretch Textile Waste 3L: 100% Polyester (Recycled)
Weight: 430g (men’s medium)
• Outer material is made from used clothing and cutting scraps.
• Membrane is made from cutting scraps that are reintroduced into the production cycle.
• Wind- and highly waterproof (water column 20,000 mm) and breathable (RET 15,000 g/m²/24h).
• Hood may be individually adjusted and fitted.
• Two hip pockets.
• Optimal ventilation on ambitious trips thanks to the armpit zippers.
• bluesign® certified.
Bike Commute 2.5L Jkt W
Material: Texapore Ecosphere Pro Stretch Textile Waste 2.5L: 100% Polyester (Recycled)
Weight: 215g (women’s small)
• Outer material is made from used clothing and cutting scraps from textiles manufacturing.
• Membrane consists of cutting scraps reintroduced into the production cycle.
• Wind- and highly waterproof (water column 20,000 mm) and breathable (RET 15,000 g/m²/24h).
• Cycling-specific cut: drop-tail back and elongated sleeves.
• Waist pockets accessible even when carrying a backpack; hood stowable within the collar.
• Armpit ventilation system.
• Reflective details.
