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Aramark Launches Eco-Conscious Apparel Line Made From Recycled Materials

EASY BEING GREEN: Aramark is launching an exclusive new WearGuard Eco Collection that is created with recycled fiber blends, including traditional recycled polyester, oyster shell polyester and Repreve performance fiber manufactured entirely from recycled plastic bottles. PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark is now offering an exclusive new WearGuard Eco Collection that offers an apparel solution for customers committed to minimizing their impact on environment. The eco-conscious apparel is created with recycled fib...

July 23, 2019 by Emily Jed

EASY BEING GREEN: Aramark is launching an exclusive new WearGuard Eco Collection that is created with recycled fiber blends, including traditional recycled polyester, oyster shell polyester and Repreve performance fiber manufactured entirely from recycled plastic bottles.

PHILADELPHIA -- Aramark is now offering an exclusive new WearGuard Eco Collection that offers an apparel solution for customers committed to minimizing their impact on environment. The eco-conscious apparel is created with recycled fiber blends, including traditional recycled polyester, oyster shell polyester and Repreve-brand performance fiber manufactured entirely from recycled plastic bottles.

"Our customers are more environmentally conscious than ever before and this exciting new solution is one way we are responding to an increasing demand for sustainable products," said Brad Drummond, chief operating officer of Aramark's Uniform and Refreshments sector. "This approach supports our commitment to reduce waste before it is generated and to make the world a better place for our associates, clients, consumers, communities and the environment."

According to Aramark, manufacturing recycled blends keeps waste out of landfills, uses less water and energy to make, and emits fewer greenhouse gases in the process. For example, recycled polyester reportedly requires 90% less water and 85% less energy to produce than polyester and reduces CO2 emissions by 50% to 60%.

Aramark is partnering with Unifi Inc., a global textile solutions provider that creates the Repreve fiber for clothing and other consumer products. Unifi has reportedly transformed more than 15 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber and Aramark will be using the moisture-wicking fabric for its exclusive apparel.

Aramark's new eco-friendly apparel is available exclusively to direct sale customers and more product and ordering information can be found at shoparamarkuniform.com.

Aramark  provides foodservice, facilities management and uniforms to businesses, sports teams, healthcare and educational institutions, destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world.