THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

Consider below numbers next time you see floating garbage at sea.

ESTIMATED DECOMPOSITION RATES OF COMMON MARINE DEBRIS ITEMS

HOW LONG UNTIL IT’S GONE

GLASS BOTTLE: undetermined

FISHING LINE: 600 years

PLASTIC BOTTLE: 450 years

DISPOSABLE DIAPER: 450 years

PLASTIC BEVERAGE HOLDER: 400 years

ALUMINIUM CAN: 200 years

TIN CAN: 50 years

STYROFOAM CUP: 50 years

FOAMED BUOY: 50 years

PLASTIC GROCERY BAG: 10-20 years

CIGARETTE BUTT: 1-5 years

WOOL SOCKS: 1-5 years

PLYWOOD: 1-3 years

COTTON SHIRT: 2-5 months

WAXED CARTON: 3 months

CARDBOARD BOX: 2 months

APPLE CORE: 2 months

NEWSPAPER: 6 weeks

PAPER TOWEL: 2-4 weeks

HOW TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE ON SHIPS

Paper

Use scrap paper for printing when possible

Coffee time

Use ceramic mugs instead of paper or plastic cups

Software

Promote maritime software for paperless usage

OUR CERTIFICATION

We produce long-lasting apparel made with respect for both planet and people.

OEKO-TEX

OEKO-TEX certified fabrics are entirely free from harmful chemicals and safe for use in contact with the skin. To attain OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, the fabric has been tested and certified free from toxic levels of more than 100 substances known to be harmful to human health. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety.

GOTS

GOTS is a textile production certification that limits the use of toxic bleaches, dyes and other chemical inputs during the production process of textiles. It is internationally recognized as the toughest organic textile standard because it goes far beyond verifying the organic farming process to include every step of manufacturing.

GRS

This products’ filling has met the polyester recycling standards set by the Global Recycled Standard. The GRS is intended to meet the needs of companies looking to verify the recycled content of their products, and to verify responsible social, environmental and chemical practices in their production around the world.

PRACTICAL AND HARD-WEARING

CLOTHES TO BE WORN FOR YEARS AHEAD

Even in the harsh marine environment and after using ship dryers, we guarantee that our clothes will last for countless contracts at sea.

SAIL COMFORTABLY AND LIVE SUSTAINABLY