Why Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Merchandise?
Hanes Ecosmart™ is The Hall Closet's Default Brand for T-shirts, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, and Sweatpants
Statement by Hanes: We choose sustainable Manufacturing. This product was made in a facility that runs on at least 50% renewable energy. Socially Conscious Manufacturing: This product was produced in a facility that utilizes the Higg Index and has implemented Level 2 practices or above. It was also made by a mill that has partnered with or is accredited by the Fair Labor Association.
Hanes EcoSmart means that the garment is made with a blend of cotton and recycled polyester, specifically, up to 5% of the polyester is derived from recycled plastic bottles. This eco-friendly approach helps reduce landfill waste and minimizes the environmental impact of clothing production.
Key aspects of Hanes EcoSmart:
Recycled Materials: The core of EcoSmart is the use of recycled polyester in the fabric blend.
Reduced Landfill Waste: By using recycled materials, Hanes diverts plastic bottles from being sent to landfills.
Soft and Comfortable: Despite their recycled content, EcoSmart garments are renowned for their softness and comfort, comparable to traditional Hanes apparel.
Wide Range of Products: Hanes EcoSmart offers a diverse selection of clothing items, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and even tights.
Sustainable Choice: Choosing EcoSmart is a way to support sustainable fashion and reduce your environmental footprint.
The polyester content is currently transitioning to CiCLO® polyester.
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Learn More About CiCLO®
An Environmental Imperative
Plastic microfiber pollution is a pervasive problem.
Over 60% of today’s textiles are made with synthetic fibers1: from clothing and carpets to pillows and towels, and more. These synthetic fibers, including polyester and nylon, are composed of plastics that, when released into the environment, can remain indefinitely because they are not inherently biodegradable.
Considering that an average household generates approximately 44 pounds of dust a year 13 of which consist of microfibers from synthetic clothing2, carpets and furniture, the environmental impacts to our Earth can be staggering.
That’s why CiCLO® is determined to invent a solution that could help mitigate the problem of plastic microfiber pollution. That solution is CiCLO® technology.
A Textile Waste Solution that Mimics Nature
CiCLO® synthetic textiles behave like natural fibers when they end up as pollutants in the environment.
CiCLO®does this by embedding countless biodegradable spots throughout the plastic matrix. These spots serve as nutrient sources for microbes that naturally inhabit the environment.
That means, when textiles made with CiCLO®-enhanced fibers end up in environments where biodegradation can occur naturally, microbes are attracted to the fibers. They can mineralize them at rates comparable to natural fibers, such as wool.
Is This Safe?
CiCLO®technology has been proven safe and effective by independent third-party studies.
The chemistry used to make CiCLO® fibers is OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certified. This independent certification offers transparent proof that CiCLO® ingredients meet the criteria for ecologically responsible textile manufacturing.
Additionally, biodegradation studies are conducted using internationally recognized respirometry test methods established by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to measure true mineralization of plastics in various environments.
