PPB October 2021

Good, better and best solutions were determined by quality, style, price and eco-consciousness, which included fabrication, manufacturing and supply chain processes, and related efforts, such as environmental activism or impact associated with a particular product or collection. Made from a blend of 80-percent polyester fleece and 20-percent recycled polyester, the 9002 Horizon Fleece Jacket features convenient details, such as zippered side pockets and a snap-button chest pocket. It also features woven patches on the shoulder and upper back for added style, and despite being lightweight, it’ll keep wearers warm and cozy. Available in S-5XL in navy or black (shown). Fossa Apparel, Inc. / PPAI 330885, S1 www.fossaapparel.com A style that recently transitioned to eco-friendly, the Over- Achiever Sweaterfleece Jacket is made from fabric that uses between 26 and 32 recycled bottles per garment and available in complementary men and women’s styles. With a fabrication blend of 80-percent recycled polyester and 20-percent polyester sweater fleece, it has the hand of performance fleece and the look of heathered wool. Available in men’s S-5XL in four colors, shown in two-tone stone gray/ cinder (shown) and women’s XS-3XL in five colors. Storm Creek / PPAI 438091, S6 / www.stormcreek.com BETTER BETTER BEST BEST Each Unisex Eco Performance T-Shirt helps recycle approximately three polyester (RPET) bottles. With a soft hand, it’s made from 70-percent recycled material, which includes 30-percent recycled cotton and 40-percent recycled polyester RPET, as well as 30-percent cotton. Pre-shrunk with a retail fit, it features a one-by-one inch baby rib set-in collar, side seams and a tearaway label. Available in sizes XS-3XL in 10 colors, shown in heather red. Next Level Apparel / PPAI 272027, S3 www.nextlevelapparel.com It’s no wonder why the Signature Crew is one of Marine Layer’s top-sellers. The unisex tee is made from the supplier’s custom signature fabric blend, which is 50-percent Supima cotton and 50-percent MicroModal, which is derived from recycled beechwood, a natural and sustainable raw material. Manufactured sustainably in California, it’s available in sizes XS-3XL and can be PMS color-matched to any shade imaginable. Marine Layer, Inc . / PPAI 690355, S1 / www.marinelayer.com | OCTOBER 2021 | 19 INNOVATE