SustainU To Release 100%-Recycled Boy Scouts of America Jerseys

June 09, 2011

SustainU, Morgantown, W.V., announced it will be manufacturing “Americana,” “Varsity Performance” and “Hiker” jerseys for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) using REPREVE, a 100% recycled fiber made by Unifi, Greensboro, N.C.

REPREVE is made using recycled content, including PET water bottles and pre- and post-consumer waste from manufacturing processes, according to the company.

“Most people don’t realize that approximately 68 pounds of clothing per person in the United States is thrown away every year, which amounts to about 10% of all waste in landfills today,” says Chris Yura, founder and CEO of SustainU. “By using REPREVE in the BSA apparel, we’re delivering a comfortable, high-performance shirt that is helping to minimize the environmental impact of apparel production.”

The Americana jersey currently is available, and the Varsity Performance top will debut later this fall, according to the company.

For more information, visit sustainUclothing.com. — S.C.



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