teamdress® manages the perfect balancing act between sustainability, feel-good factor and fashion. The latest ‘ecoFlex’ collection focuses on sustainability and complements this with a modern look, comfortable cuts and sophisticated details. This collection uses a fabric that can be categorised as future-oriented and resource-saving. The decisive factor here is the use of 62.5% polyester, 31% of which is recycled. In addition, 35% cotton is used, whereby we implement Cotton made in Africa-verified cotton in our supply chain and thus support socially and ecologically sustainable cotton production in Africa. More information at: cottonmadeinafrica.org/massbalance. The additional integration of 4% elastolefin gives the clothing a high degree of flexibility and shape retention, so that it adapts well to the body and retains its fit even after frequent wear.
Many washings and tests confirmed the outstanding quality and durability of the collection. The entire collection was designed by teamdress for use in industrial laundry and is certified according to DIN ISO 15979.
Fashionable, comfortable, hard-wearing and at the same time maximally resource-saving - the ecoFlex collection proves that a garment can fulfil even the most diverse requirements in everyday working life. Modern cuts, timeless designs, as well as many dividing seams and reflective piping inserts create a stylish look, while the high quality of the fabrics, yarns and workmanship ensure extreme durability and ease of repair.
The use of a variety of sophisticated details and constructions as well as the use of elasticated fabric ensure unrestricted freedom of movement and comfort. This ensures an optimum fit, ideal body climate control and maximum well-being even during the most demanding activities.
Sustainability is on everyone's lips and at ecoFlex from teamdress® it's in every square centimetre of fabric. With our latest collection, we are once again living up to our claim of equipping the world of work with resource-saving, durable and maximally comfortable workwear. Because only what lasts a long time and is worn with pleasure is truly sustainable. That's why we not only pay attention to a fair and sustainable production and supply chain, high functionality and timeless designs in our collections, but also to the reparability of each individual item of clothing. The ecoFlex collection is certified with the Green Button, which is the official seal of the Federal Republic of Germany for sustainable textiles. All products labelled with the Green Button are produced in compliance with numerous demanding social and environmental standards. These include, among other things, the avoidance of hazardous chemicals and the ban on child labour.
31% of the material used consists of recycled polyester. What exactly does this mean? For the production of recycled polyester, used and sorted PET bottles are shredded, melted down and processed into new polyester threads, which are then used to make the fabric. This significantly reduces the use of virgin polyester and thus makes a considerable contribution to conserving resources. With a material composition of 31% recycled polyester, for example, over 30 PET bottles are processed for a waistband jacket and fed into a new life cycle of the material.
As part of the Cotton made in Africa demand alliance, we source cotton verified by Cotton made in Africa. Each product bearing the “Supporting the Cotton made in Africa Initiative” label helps ensure that farmers receive equal pay, learn more about protecting nature, and are trained in efficient and sustainable growing methods. Find out more at cottonmadeinafrica.org/en/massbalance An initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation