Recycled, repurposed or
renewable materials
The production of virgin raw materials accounts for at least 38% of the global fashion industry’s emissions*. In Coachtopia, we’re working to reduce this impact by prioritizing alternative material sources, from high quality luxury leather production scraps to post-consumer waste to innovative, bio-based inputs.
*Source: Fashion on Climate, McKinsey & Company, 2020
Recycled PET plastic (rPET)
Our Coachtopia T-shirts and hoodies, as well as the dustbags we optionally provide with Coachtopia product, are made from at least 95% recycled pre-consumer cotton textile scraps. These materials help support closed loop recycling, meaning that, if our Coachtopia apparel is returned to a Coach retail store, it can be recycled into new materials with no loss in value or quality. Our fabrics made with at least 95% recycled cotton have a 40% lower carbon footprint than fabrics made with conventionally grown virgin cotton.*
*Based on our impact calculator currently under critical review.
Recycled textiles
Our Coachtopia T-shirts and hoodies, as well as the dustbags we optionally provide with Coachtopia product, are made from at least 95% recycled pre-consumer cotton textile scraps. These materials help support closed loop recycling, meaning that, if our Coachtopia apparel is returned to a Coach retail store, it can be recycled into new materials with no loss in value or quality. Our fabrics made with at least 95% recycled cotton have a 40% lower carbon footprint than fabrics made with conventionally grown virgin cotton.*
*Based on our impact calculator currently under critical review. See more about our methodology here
Recycled polyester
Our Coachtopia recycled canvas totes are crafted with a 100% recycled polyester shell. This recycled canvas fabric has a 25% lower carbon footprint than if it was made of virgin materials. * The thread used in our Coachtopia bags, small leather goods, accessories and footwear is a 100% recycled polyester thread. The thread used to stitch our Coachtopia T-shirts and hoodies in black and white (the fabric of which is made from at least 95% recycled cotton) will begin to transition to a 100% recycled polyester thread from fall 2023.
* Based on our impact calculator currently under critical review. See more about our methodology here
Recycled acrylic
The multi-colored recycled acrylic used in Coachtopia handles and hangtags is made from at least 70% recycled plastic, which is sorted by color and then extruded into new materials in one-of-a-kind patterns and colors.
Recycled packaging
Our Coachtopia shoeboxes and clamshell shipping boxes are made from at least 75% recycled cardboard and printed with Algae Ink, a responsibly sourced, renewable pigment. Our Coachtopia paper hangtags, tissue paper and gift note cards are made from 100% recycled paper.