The Flying Umbrella Crop Top is designed with sustainability at its core, offering a stylish and eco-friendly option for your athleisure and swimwear wardrobe. By choosing this crop top, you are helping to reduce the fashion industry’s environmental footprint and promoting the use of recycled materials in everyday clothing.
The fashion industry generates significant textile waste and pollution, often relying on virgin synthetic fibers that contribute to resource depletion and carbon emissions. This crop top addresses these challenges by incorporating eco-conscious practices in its production to support a healthier planet.
This crop top is made sustainably through several key eco-friendly materials and processes:
- It uses recycled polyester derived from post-consumer plastic waste, reducing landfill contributions and ocean pollution.
- The elastane and LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ fibers add durability to the fabric, extending the garment’s lifespan and minimizing the need for replacement clothing.
- The fabric is carefully constructed to provide UPF 50+ sun protection, encouraging safer outdoor activities without harmful chemical treatments.
- At the end of its life cycle, the crop top can be recycled, helping to close the loop and promote a circular fashion economy.
Certified with REPREVE recycled content verification in the US and meeting rigorous European fabric standards, this crop top offers measurable environmental benefits by diverting plastic waste and minimizing new resource use.
Key features and benefits:
- Made of 88% recycled polyester and 12% elastane in Europe; 81% REPREVE recycled polyester and 19% LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ in the US.
- Fabric weight ranges from 6.78 oz/yd² to 7.52 oz/yd², providing a comfortable and breathable fit.
- UPF 50+ protection shields skin from harmful UV rays.
- Trendy cropped fit with raglan sleeves and a wide, double-layered waistline band for enhanced comfort and fit.
- Tear-away care label for easy, itch-free wear.
- Size up if you’re between sizes, as the fabric has a snug, body-conscious stretch.
Sustainability and Ethics
By choosing the Flying Umbrella Crop Top, you’re supporting sustainable fashion practices that reduce waste and encourage responsible fiber sourcing. This crop top not only helps protect the environment but also aligns with ethical manufacturing standards, making it a smart and conscientious addition to your wardrobe.
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