A Recycle Collection of Swim Trunks - MAAMGIC+
Just imagine it. It's a sunny day and you are enjoying a perfect surf ride when you suddenly get a glimpse at a bunch of plastic trash on the next beach. Does this also make you feel sad and angry inside? We have good news for you. maamgic found a way to make something meaningful out of such hated plastic, even though it may seem useless.
Repreve - Turning plastic bottles into swim trunks.
Repreve - Mysterious material that Maamgic use in our new collection for water sports especially. Find out what this term really means.
This is how the idea for Maamgic’s sustainable swimwear collection was born.
For Maamgic's new collection, everything started with a partnership with Repreve, which recycles plastic bottles and converts them into fibers. These can then be used to make clothes and give the material a second life.
Plastic swim trunks? Are you kidding me?
No, we’re really not! In collaboration with Repreve, Maamgic has successfully turned plastic bottles into something functional and highly popular – eco-friendly swim trunks. The process is both simple and complex, and it involves four consecutive steps:
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Plastic Bottles Are Collected and Recycled
The journey starts with collecting used plastic bottles, which are then cleaned and prepared for recycling. -
The Bottles Are Chopped into Flakes
These recycled plastic bottles are chopped into small flakes, which will be used in the next step of the process. -
The Flakes Are Ground, Melted, and Reformulated into Repreve Chips
The plastic flakes are ground, melted, and then reformed into Repreve chips. These chips are essential in producing high-quality recycled polyester fibers. -
Chips Are Melted and Extruded into Repreve Recycled Fiber
The chips are melted and extruded into Repreve recycled fiber, which is then turned into.
In this video, you can also see how the Repreve yarn is made:
Simple, isn't it?
The simplicity of this process lies mainly in the fact that most plastic bottles are made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate). PET is a core material used in polyester, which is commonly found in swimwear like boardshorts. The complexity, however, comes in turning these bottles into swim trunks. It requires innovation and creativity to turn waste into something this stylish and functional. But you’ll surely agree, it's worth it—for a better tomorrow and a future without plastic-filled oceans. Thanks to new-generation shorts made from recycled plastic bottles!
Protecting the Environment Through Sustainable Swimwear
At Maamgic, we believe protecting the environment is as important as enjoying the sports we love. Our Repreve swim trunks are part of a larger effort to reduce plastic waste and contribute to a cleaner planet. Wearing sustainable swimwear is one way to take a stand against plastic pollution and make a positive environmental impact.
Let's dress the eco friendly swim trunks made from plastic bottles and hit the waves!
