The planet Earth is in a recycling dilemma. Up to 35% of microplastics in our oceans is derived from us washing our synthetic clothing (source). Yes, it is good to find ways to recycle existing materials, including polyester and other synthetics. However, this does not solve the problem of too much clothing being made without consideration of where it ends up.
A Better Way for a Better Planet
We believe this problem can and should be fixed at the clothing design stage. TS Designs has developed a fully circular model based around garment dyeing natural fibers.
Linear Fashion vs. Circular Fashion
Synthetic Fibers & Fast Fashion
Conventional fashion is linear, and is often designed with sub standard materials, to be worn and tossed. Even when donated to a thrift store, lots ends up being thrown away. As much as 40% of clothing never even reaches a customer, and goes directly to a landfill or is incinerated (source). Some statistics show on average garments are worn a mere 7 times before being thrown away. It doesn’t just disappear.
Natural Fibers & Processes
Circular fashion is designed for a closed loop system, meaning it begins with the earth and ends with the earth. It starts with 100% natural fibers (down to the thread). When this is coupled with our garment dye on demand model only white inventory is needed, saving wasteful drops and long lead times. Our screen print technology is eco-friendly and unique to us. Designed for longevity, once clothing is at it’s end of life it is biodegradable and recyclable.
Taking Next Steps
Consider us for you next printed t-shirt order, big or small: You can trust that t-shirts made, printed, and dyed at TS Designs are good for people and planet.
This model at scale can be a game changer for brands who want to design for longevity and recyclability in mind. We can supply the shirts, or you can. Our print and then dye model is perfect for saving on inventory and supplying your customers with apparel to be proud of. Contact us to learn how we can work together.
Building Better Apparel, Together
By partnering with TS Designs, you’re supporting a transparent and sustainable supply chain and helping bring apparel manufacturing back home. Join us in building a better way forward.
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Always made in the USA, TS Designs produces premium printed apparel through a transparent, domestic supply chain. On our journey toward circularity, we champion natural fibers and dyes to help reduce microplastics in the environment.