FROM BOTTLES TO SWIMWEAR

Recycled polyester offers a new purpose for used plastic, helping to greatly reduce a product's global environmental impact. One of the most significant factors in the environmental footprint of production is the creation of raw materials. In comparison to virgin polyester, producing recycled polyester requires 45% less energy and 20% less water. Additionally, it generates about one-third fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional polyester fabric.

Plastic, derived from fossil fuels, is a material we encounter daily. However, only 10% of the plastic produced worldwide is recycled; the rest often ends up in landfills or, even worse, in our oceans. The growing volume of plastic pollution in the ocean poses a serious threat to marine life and contributes to global climate issues.

Panareha has been incorporating RPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate) yarn into its products for over seven years. The process begins with transforming used plastic bottles into flakes, which are then turned into chips. These chips are melted, extruded, and spun into yarn that retains the same performance characteristics as traditional polyester. On average, each Panareha boardshort made with RPET yarn contains about 16 recycled plastic bottles. In fact, 100% of Panareha’s swimwear collection is made from RPET materials.

At Panareha, we've found a way to make a difference by transforming plastic bottles recovered from the ocean into the lightest and most comfortable boardshorts and beach shorts you'll ever wear. The only plastic that should be in the ocean is your swimwear—worn by you as you enjoy the embrace of the sea.

A note on microplastics...

Studies have revealed that all synthetic fabrics — whether made from recycled polyester or not — release microfibers. These microscopic plastic particles contribute to a significant form of ocean pollution and can eventually enter the food chain, even reaching our plates. Despite various attempts to address the issue at its origin, there are currently no viable alternatives to synthetics for manufacturing high-performance items like boardshorts and swimwear. However, there are steps you can take to minimize the impact of these fibers:

  ♻ Wash your synthetic fabrics less and hand-wash if possible.
  ♻ If you’re buying a new washing machine, choose a front loader — a study found it releases less microfibers.
  ♻ If you already own a washing machine, consider installing a microfiber filter. It can’t catch everything, but it can help.
  ♻ Keep your lint filter clean so that the microfiber particles that it captures end up in the trash, not the air.
  ♻ More information can be found here.

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