ECO-FRIENDLY

At JWE, we believe in creating uniforms and workwear that meet functional requirements and prioritize our planet’s future. “There is no Planet B,” and as a vertically integrated company, we take responsibility for reducing our environmental impact. We encourage our clients to explore sustainable fabric options wherever they fit the job function and requirements. These innovative materials balance durability, comfort, and eco-friendly production. Explore some of the groundbreaking sustainable fabrics below:

  • Features: Durable, versatile, and reduces plastic waste.

    Benefits: Converts post-consumer plastic bottles into usable fabric, lowering pollution and reliance on virgin materials.

    • How it’s made: Plastic bottles are collected, cleaned, and shredded into flakes. These flakes are melted and spun into yarn to produce high-quality, durable fabric.

    • Environmental impact: Reduces landfill waste and carbon emissions. Saves energy compared to virgin polyester production.

  • Features: Soft, breathable, and responsibly sourced.

    Benefits: EcoVero™ reduces emissions, water use, and ensures traceability.

    • How It’s Made: Derived from certified renewable wood sources. Produced using a closed-loop system that recycles water and chemicals.

    • Environmental Impact: 50% less water and carbon emissions than conventional viscose. EU Ecolabel certified for sustainability.

  • Features: Leather-like texture, cruelty-free, and durable.

    Benefits: Utilizes agricultural waste and reduces dependency on animal leather.

    • How It’s Made: Pineapple leaves are collected as a by-product of farming. Fibers are extracted, processed, and transformed into a non-woven textile.

    • Environmental Impact: Prevents agricultural waste. Provides an ethical, plant-based leather alternative.

  • Features: Strong, biodegradable, and naturally waterproof.

    Benefits: Reduces synthetic material use and supports regenerative agriculture.

    • How It’s Made: Fiber is extracted from banana plants grown in natural ecosystems. Processed without harmful chemicals into durable textiles.

    • Environmental Impact: 100% biodegradable. Supports sustainable banana farming.

  • Features: Vegan, lightweight, and highly customizable.

    Benefits: Provides a sustainable alternative to animal leather.

    • How It’s Made: Mycelium (mushroom root) is grown in a controlled environment. It is harvested, treated, and shaped into leather-like material.

    • Environmental Impact: Grows rapidly with minimal resources. Fully biodegradable and renewable.

  • Features: Soft, breathable, and skin-friendly.

    Benefits: Contains antioxidants that benefit the skin while being eco-friendly.

    • How It’s Made: Seaweed is harvested sustainably and combined with cellulose fibers. Spun into fabric that maintains seaweed’s beneficial properties.

    • Environmental Impact: Harvesting is renewable without harming marine ecosystems.

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WHY CHOOSE SUSTAINABLE FABRICS?

By incorporating sustainable materials into your uniform programs, you reduce waste, minimize your carbon footprint, and support regenerative systems.

Sustainability is not just a buzzword; it’s a responsibility. At JWE, we are committed to innovation, offering sustainable options that deliver quality, comfort, and durability whileprotecting the environment. Let’s partner for a greener future.

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