Description of Repreve Ethical Recycled Eco Friendly Sustainable Happy Socks
Style No.: SS01
Material: Polyester made from recycled plastic bottles, outlook and knitting is the same as regular happy socks.
From birds to fish to other marine life, millions of animals die of plastic every year.
Nearly 700 species, including some endangered species, are affected by plastics. Almost every seabird has eaten plastic.
Most of the deaths were caused by strangulation or starvation. Seals, whales, turtles and other animals are often strangled by
discarded fishing nets or six cans of plastic rings; more than 100 kinds of aquatic organisms contain plastic particles, including
human dishes: fish, shrimp, mussels and so on. Most of the time, these particles pass through the animal's digestive system and are
discharged out of the body. It seems that nothing happens, but plastic particles can also block the digestive tract or puncture organs,
causing death, or filling the animal's stomach, leading to loss of appetite and eventually starvation.
We should do something to save the situation.
See process how the sustainable material was made:
1- Collect recycled bottles;
2- Clean and smash into granules
3- Extract polyester and produce knitting yarns;
4- Dye colors according to buyer's requirements.
FAQ:
1- What type of certificate is usually used to proof recycled material?
Most used certificates are: Repreve, GRS certificate;
2- Is there any difference compare with normal socks?
Due to recycled fibers extracted from used plastic bottles, there might be little bit of color fastness problems compare with brand new materials.
All other processes are same as regular standard socks [Yarn dying, knitting, finishing, packing, deliver etc...]
3- Price of recycled sustainable socks is more expensive than normal socks?
Yes, its little bit more expensive. For example: above design is about 20 cents dollars more expensive compare with regular cotton socks;
4- MOQ of recycled sustainable socks is 2400 pairs? Seems its bigger MOQ than regular socks.
Yes, MOQ is 2400 pairs per design. Yes, recycled sustainable socks requires bigger MOQ than regular socks, reason is higher material MOQ.