How We Work
Our Process
Designing for waste minimisation
Having selected from the unsold garments, this is the starting point for design and the source of our collection. Utilising tie-dye techniques in the re-working of each garment further highlights its uniqueness.
The Process
We carefully unpick and deconstruct the garments. Combining the fabrics and utilising available materials we rework into one-off styles using panelling, stripes, patchwork and hood inserts.
Our Fabrics
At RE-RUNN, fabric quality is vital. Our selected garments are firstly washed and then sorted by colour. All styles are made from cotton rich, soft handle product to give that laundered look and feel.
Circular Model
LESS THAN 1% OF THE MATERIAL IN CLOTHING IS RECYCLED INTO NEW GARMENTS.
Slow Fashion, Not Fast Fashion
We focus on high-quality, one-off sustainable leisurewear.
We re-manufacture faulty and damaged garments, using the material and components, rather than them being discarded or sent for disposal.
This creative process provides opportunities to upskill and reskill our team in design and manufacturing.
“Extending the life and use of clothes is the most significant opportunity to reach carbon, water & waste emissions targets by 2030”
A circular economy is based on the principle of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use.’
‘Prolonging the useful life of clothing products is the most effective intervention to deliver environmental impact savings’
‘Every second, the equivalent of a rubbish truck load of clothes is burnt or buried in landfill’
``We look forward to supporting RE-RUNN on their journey by providing affordable space, links to community projects and to watch them grow``
“With the high environmental cost of producing new fabrics and garments, it’s more important than ever to reduce textile waste. RE-RUNN is an inspirational example of a sustainable fashion brand saving valuable used materials and bringing them back into circulation``.
Franki Appleton (The Wheel Project Manager, Sustainable Merton)
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