Girlfriend Collective W's Summit Track Pant - Made From Recycled PET Bottles Don't forget to stretch. The Summit Track Pant is a high waisted pant you can easily layer over your leggings or shorts for some added warmth. They also have nifty ankle zippers so you don't have to take your shoes off when taking them off (a big plus for when your hike starts in the cold morning and goes into the hot afternoon). To take care of it, machine wash cold with like colors and line dry flat. Features
- Water-resistant
- Ultra-lightweight construction
- Two zippered side pockets
- Smocked elastic waist and ankle cuffs
- Ankle zippers for easy on-and-off
Material
- The Summit Track Pant is a high waisted, relaxed fit track pant made with 100% recycled plastic bottles.
- Made from 100% recycled single-use bottles (RPET)
- Recycled materials
- 33 Water Bottles diverted from landfills
- 44.38 lbs CO2 prevented
- 5.1 KWH of energy saved
"A bunch of old water bottles has never looked so good!"
Girlfriend Collective believes in ethical manufacturing and recycled materials. In addition, the brand believes that health and wellness come in many shapes and sizes, and that representation matters. The colorful designed tops and leggings are made to fit all body types.
The brand was founded in 2016 by a couple, Ellie and Quang Dinh. Transparency was their first goal when starting Girlfriend Collective and it is still one of the most important values for them.
Old water bottles and fishing nets are the main raw materials for production. Recycled polyester comes from Taiwan which is nowadays the leader in recycling. Leggings are made from 25 recycled post-consumer water bottles. The Girlfriend Collective processing center is owned by a Taiwanese family and is certified by the Taiwanese government. Factories have an SA8000 certificate which guarantees that employees are paid a fair wage and treated with respect. Girlfriend is actively looking for ways to help the planet and its inhabitants.
Certifications:
- Bluesign - Guarantee of product safety
- SA8000 - Ethical garment manufacturing guarantee
- Oeko-Tex - Safe textiles
- GRS - Global Recycling Standard
