PR TIMES reported: "Sustainable umbrella brand 'U-DAY' launches all-weather umbrellas made from 'RETEXPET,' a 100% recycled material derived from discarded clothing and PET bottles."
Sustainable umbrella brand "U-DAY" launches all-weather umbrellas made from 100% recycled material "RETEXPET," derived from discarded clothing and plastic bottles.
■ What is RETEXPET?
RETEXPET is a 100% recycled fabric made from discarded clothing and plastic bottles.
It is a polyester fabric created by recycling a portion of discarded clothing, such as unwearable garments that have served their purpose, and blending them with recycled plastic bottle material.
U-DAY proposes environmentally friendly products by recycling these materials into umbrellas, thereby contributing to the reduction of textile waste and decarbonization efforts.
- Collect used polyester clothing and plastic bottles.
※Clothing: Discarded domestic polyester clothing collected at Japanese partner factories. - At the Chinese factory, pellets from discarded clothing are mixed with recycled plastic bottle pellets.
- Transformed into "RETEXPET," an original fabric made from 100% recycled materials.
10% recycled fiber + recycled PET material = 100% recycled polyester. - One umbrella is made from discarded clothing and plastic bottles.
■ Fully blackout 100% all-weather umbrella, perfect for any weather.
Comfortable on both rainy and sunny days.
Made with waterproof fabric featuring a polyurethane coating.
Excellent water resistance, light-blocking, and heat-blocking properties.
Also protects against sunburn.
The black polyurethane coating on the back prevents sunburn from ground reflections.
■ Simple yet refined design with robust and reliable functionality
■ One umbrella is made from discarded clothing and plastic bottles.
- DESIGN: Original wooden handle and collaboration name make it stylish and easy to use.
- SAFE GARDE: Equipped with a safeguard to prevent pinching fingers or nails when opening and closing, ensuring safe use.
- GLASS FIBER: Long umbrellas use fiberglass ribs. They are lightweight and durable, making them resistant to breaking in strong winds.
- WIND RESISTANCE: Folding umbrellas feature a structure where the inner support ribs bend to deflect wind from the front.
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