RE-VIVE RECYCLED POLYESTER
Trutex has developed a range of school uniform wear, including blazers, trousers and skirts, that have been made from 100% recycled polyester fabrics. This reduces the requirement of virgin fibres and lowers the environmental impact. These innovative fabrics are made from certified 100% recycled polyester yarns and therefore provide a sustainable range of uniform. This process prevents over 9 million plastic bottles from going to landfill by turning them into uniform garments. One blazer uses 36 plastic bottles, whilst one pair of trousers or one skirt uses 19 bottles.
ETHICAL SOURCING FACTORY SELECTION PROCESS
Trutex works with long term established partner factories, but where the business requires new suppliers, they follow guidance to ensure understanding and visibility of any new partner factories. The key priority is to ensure they trade ethically, source responsibly and work to assure the safety and human rights of the workers within a global product supply chain and service suppliers’ global operations.
MADE TO LAST
All Trutex products are “Made to Last” – a performance and ethical commitment that has been a core part of Trutex’s organisation throughout history. Their clothing is not fast fashion that is disposed of at the next season, their uniform is consistent in colour, care and construction and is often passed to siblings or sold through second hand uniform shops. Trutex uniform consists of superior fabrics, construction and performance and should be out-grown, not worn out. This means it is more sustainable, holds up to the rigours of school life and is better value for parents. 100% stronger school trousers – through independent testing, trousers have performed 100% better than high street and supermarket brands. 100% less shrinkage – Trutex polo shirts last longer because they don’t shrink or lose shape after washing. In fact, independent tests demonstrated 100% less shrinkage after wash and tumble dry when compared to high street and supermarket brands.
CARBON NEUTRAL ORGANISATION
Trutex have been a carbon neutral business since 2012 and are proud to be the first carbon neutral schoolwear company in the UK. Their carbon neutral status is achieved following an annual audit undertaken to ISO 14064 standards and in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
For further information please visit https://www.trutex.com/nurture-the-future
