Brands that upcycle

If you don't have the skills to upcycle yourself, don't worry. There are so many brands out there doing the work for you.

More brands are starting upcycled sub-brands (although a lot of them are fast-fashion so we won't mention them on here- it is not enough to only have a side line that’s sustainable when you're a major player in the fast fashion industry. Do better *cough* Asos *cough* Zara *cough* ).

Here are some that are more renowned in the reused textiles industry that you may already have heard of.

Patagonia

This (originally outdoors) brand started its ethical production way back in 1973 (ahead of its time, big slay). In 1993, they started using recycled plastic bottles in production for their garments, and they still do this for their Re\\\collection.

What’s even cooler is that you can also bring clothes that you can’t (or aren’t bothered to/ don’t know how to) repair to their shops, where they will recycle them for you and make sure that your items are reused responsibly.

RubyMoon

The brand is dedicated to circular economy, and just like Patagonia RubyMoon has its own take-back scheme where you can send used swimwear pieces to be reused (and get a discount for your next purchase). Their activewear is created from used fishing nets and plastic bottles retrieved from the ocean. By turning polluting waste into beautiful garments, they have reduced their carbon footprint by 42%.

FanFare

By only releasing one collection per year, UK-based Fanfare secures its spot as a real slow fashion brand. They redesign used clothes into fun new pieces and ultimately promotes prolonging clothing’s life cycle. They also upcycle distinctive vintage pieces alongside embroidery and embellishment off-cuts and production waste, converting them into something unique and lavish.

Antiform

Founded in 2007, this English brand based in Bristol focuses mostly on knitwear but also takes reclaimed materials and mixes them with traditional heritage crafts.

Re-Roupa

If you’re into edgy clothes with a hippie flair, Re-Roupa is the one for you. They use raw materials which are delivered to them directly, instead of scouring for specific materials all around the world.

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