Marks & Spencer (M&S) have unveiled the worlds greenest suit. You are probably wondering what the big news is about a green suit and who in their right mind would wear it? But the suit itself is not green in colour, it is green in ethics and according to M&S is the ‘world’s most sustainable suit’.
The suit which will be selling in retail commercial properties up and down the country from September 2012 is made up of sustainable materials, but is also the usual quality that you would expect from an M&S product.
The suit itself is made from organic wool that can be traced right back to the farm it came from – should you ever want to meet the original owner of your suit. The remaining aspects of the suit are made from recycled or reclaimed products. The lining is made from recycled plastic bottles while the labels and the canvass inside the main body of the suit are made from recycled polyester. The buttons and pockets are made from reclaimed buttons and fabric.
Speaking of the sustainable suit, Mark Sumner, Sustainable Raw Material Expert at M&S, said: “This a huge step forwards for the industry; it is the first time such an intricate garment has been made of sustainable materials, and as well as being one of the greenest garments available on the high street, it is incredibly stylish and something we hope our customers will be proud to wear.”
The new clothing design by M&S is part of their ‘Plan A’ programme to become the world’s most sustainable retailer by 2015. Originally started in 2007, the company hopes that by 2020 all of its products sold in their commercial properties and online will have Plan A attributes. Speaking of the programme, Mark stated: “As part of our Plan A objectives we are determined to ensure all of the products we sell not only look great but are sustainably sourced; the suit is the perfect example – it is very stylish, of the highest quality, sustainably made – and all for under £350.”
What do you think to the suit? Would you want to wear a suit made of recycled plastic bottles and old buttons? Or would wearing it make you feel like you were doing your bit for the environment?
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