US' SuitShop launches 100 per cent biodegradable suit

The fully biodegradable suit, aptly named The Earth Day Suit, is made from a non-dyed 100 per cent linen and a silky smooth Cupro (vegan silk) lining using no animal by-products. The thread is composed of 100 per cent cotton and the buttons are 100 per cent Corozo (with a similar feel to ivory and constructed from palm tree seeds). At the end of its life, this special suit can be buried and its materials will compost back into the earth within 18-24 months, the company said in a press release.

The Earth Day Suit is just another major feat in SuitShop's sustainability efforts put forth in 2022. The brand kicked off the year with the launch of its new ‘Eco Stretch’ fabric, initially introduced with the release of its four new spring colours and will soon be incorporated into its entire collection of suits. Eco Stretch fabric is made from a 38 per cent poly recyclable material, woven with threads created from approximately 25 plastic bottles per suit.

“We see the suits we offer as core fashion staples that can be reworn countless times to a variety of events. However, we realise that what happens to the suit after it is discarded is just as important as its reusability. The Earth Day Suit is our response. Our Eco Stretch fabric is a stride toward ensuring our suits' initial construction is also green,” Jeanne Foley and Diana Ganz, co-founders of SuitShop, said in a statement.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (GK)