Is there a difference between using recycled vs. non-recycled fabrics and materials?
Cost, look, warmth, functionality? As far as looks, warmth, and functionality, there is no real difference in recycled products. There can be a functional difference in the sustainable materials like coconut and bamboo that have inherent anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties. There is definitely a cost difference; any recycled material costs more because there are more steps to producing the materials. How did you become involved with Bond and what would say is the most unique thing about the company and your garments? I got involved with Bond because I have been friends/colleagues with the owners for years. They are great guys with good hearts and like minds. The most unique thing about the company is that it strives to be carbon free. By no means are we a bunch of tree hugging hippies, but we feel that sustainability and recycling should not be fringe movements, but mainstream. The products are made of high percentage recycled materials, but designed to look like progressive o