The concept of wearing fishing nets seems a little bit avant-garde, like something from a Central Saint Martins graduate fashion show.
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Well, Patagonia have taken that concept and ran with it, developing their NetPlus® project as a way to reduce plastic pollution in the ocean.
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New silhouettes such as the Isthmus Anorak and Utility Jacket, along with the timeless Baggies collection, are all made from 100% postconsumer nylon, made from recycled fishing nets.
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The same material is now used in the peaks of Patagonia’s caps, and it’s also worth shouting out the 100% recycled Responsibili-tees, with an array of graphic designs including our personal favourite Boardshort and Fly The Flag logos.
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We put a couple pairs of Baggies to good use on Coniston Water.
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It was overcast, windy, and judging by the air which left our bodies upon impact, the water was sub-zero. No one else was swimming. We’re just built different.
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And, on another note, if you’d like to learn more about what Patagonia have been up to recently, you can watch their new film here:
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