Made with Reclaimed Materials

Made with Reclaimed Materials

Reclaimed Materials

All about Reclaimed Materials

What are Reclaimed Materials?
Made using recovered or salvaged materials that would otherwise go to waste.
Why Reclaimed Materials are better?

This approach focuses on extending the life of existing resources by transforming materials that would otherwise be discarded into functional, well-designed pieces. It includes reclaimed fibers, FSC® reclaimed wood, rescued inventory, deadstock fabrics, recovered textiles, and manufacturing offcuts that are intentionally reintegrated into new products.

Products born from transformed waste: What it means

Items associated with this claim contain at least 50% reclaimed content, helping reduce waste, lower reliance on newly extracted raw materials, and support a more circular use of resources. Whether described as reclaimed, recovered, restored, or rescued, these pieces reflect a design philosophy that values material efficiency and thoughtful reuse—turning excess into long-lasting designs that prioritize responsible production over disposability.

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  • FSC® Certified Wood

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    FSC Certified Wood

Discover products crafted with reclaimed and recovered materials, thoughtfully transformed to reduce waste and honor circular design. These pieces are made using resources that were salvaged from production floors, recovered from deadstock inventories, or diverted from becoming waste — including leftover textiles, leather offcuts, reclaimed wood, and post-industrial surplus.

What are Reclaimed Materials in clothing?

This claim applies to products made with materials that have been recovered, salvaged, or diverted from waste streams, preventing them from being discarded.
Reclaimed materials may come from post-industrial surplus, manufacturing offcuts, deadstock textiles, reclaimed wood, rescued leather pieces, or repurposed components.
To qualify, at least 50% of the product’s primary material content must be reclaimed rather than newly manufactured.

Why Reclaimed Materials are considered Recycled and Conscious?

≥ 50% reclaimed or recovered material content

Recycled products are made by recovering existing materials and reprocessing them into new fibers or components—reducing reliance on virgin resources and helping close the loop on waste. Within Made with Recycled Fibers, materials such as recycled polyester, recycled nylon, recycled cotton, recycled metals, and recycled glass are transformed into durable, functional designs without sacrificing performance or quality. This value appears across specific product types including Sustainable Recycled Backpacks, Sustainable Recycled Footwear, Eco-Friendly Recycled Swimwear, Recycled Plastic Sportswear, Recycled Metals Jewelry, and Recycled Glass Jewelry. Choosing recycled materials supports resource efficiency, waste reduction, and a more circular approach to fashion and accessories.

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