Shackleton Launches The World s First Expedition Grade Performance Jacket Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles
Shackleton partners with NGO Blue Marine Foundation to launch the Antarctic Protector Parka, a world-first expedition-grade parka made from recycled plastic bottles
LONDON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Shackleton, in partnership with Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE), has developed the Antarctic Protector Parka, the world s first expedition-grade parka engineered from 100% recycled fabrics. Post-consumer plastic bottles have been recycled and repurposed to create the fully waterproof shell and RDS-certified 95/5 800-fill goose down provides insulation down to -25ºC.
The Antarctic Protector Parka has been developed for BLUE s field operatives working in Antarctica s coastal zones which combine some of the wettest, windiest and coldest conditions anywhere in the world.
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