Solution: Upcycling of deadstock fabrics into underwear. Owner: Pantee Circular Strategy: Repurpose.
Description
All Pantee garments are made from upcycling deadstock fabrics, which are fabrics that did not get used for their original purpose. By using these fabrics, it diverts tonnes of unused materials from ending up in landfill or being incinerated. Some garments use elastic bands, but they are never dyed to match the fabric in order to save water and avoid using chemical dyes. All their packaging is fully recyclable and 100% plastic free.
Location
London, United Kingdom.
Scale
Small team, under 10 employees.
Potential circular economy impact
Pantee addresses the issue of overproduction that occurs in the fashion industry. Repurposing clothes prevents waste, stopping textile from ending up in landfill or incineration. Pantee works towards being as sustainable as possible, by limiting the use of dye. They also produce their garments in small batches to match demand and avoid overproduction.
What’s involved?
People: Machinists; designer; logistics.
Resources: Deadstock fabric and t-shirts; production space; space for sales.
Technology: Sewing machine; website; analysts.
Implementation: Collect unused fabric rolls and t-shirts; cut, sew, and transform the fabric into underwear; organise the sales of the products.