Suppliers|November 2024
Re:Down
Based in California, France, and Hungary, Re:Down produces lightweight, insulating filling materials from recycled down and feathers.
Recycling down is not a novel innovation. Historically, it was common to clean and reuse down from pillows, duvets, and other products; it was how you made the most of an expensive resource.
The Re:Down factory is located in Hungary. The recycled down is collected from sleeping bags and pre-used home textiles. It is first sorted and separated into feathers and clusters of fine down, then washed using only soap and natural thermal water, and sterilised at a high temperature to ensure a clean filling material.
The best down is regenerated for garments and home textiles, but a total of 97% of all collected materials are recycled for different applications, including non-woven insulation and organic fertilisers.
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How to care for jersey garments
Care guides|November 2024
Jersey is a knitted fabric commonly used to make T-shirts, loungewear, and more. Properly caring for your jersey garments will help maintain their softness and stretch.
How to care for suede
Care guides|November 2024
Suede is crafted from the underside of leather hides, offering a soft, fuzzy finish. Due to its delicate nature, it is important to properly care for your suede products to extend their lifespan.
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How to care for leather garments
Care guides|November 2024
Leather is a hard-wearing yet sensitive natural material. As leather ages, it develops a beautiful patina, showcasing its unique character and history over time.
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How to care for leather shoes
Care guides|November 2024
Leather is a durable yet sensitive natural material that, if properly cared for, will age beautifully. ARKET shoes are made using selected high-quality hides that have undergone a chrome-free tanning process. Slight variations in colour and texture are natural characteristics of leather, making each pair unique.
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Designing for longevity with Sofia Snöborgs Tüll, ARKET Head of Production & Sustainability
Interviews|December 2024
ARKET’s design philosophy is grounded in a commitment to quality and longevity. Sofia Snöborgs Tüll, our Head of Production & Sustainability, dedicates much of her efforts on improving resource use. Her work includes testing and expanding business models focused on resale, repair, and rental.
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Functional beauty and the collaborative craft of making shoes
Interviews|November 2024
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Moments of presence with Mario Milana
Interviews|November 2024
The works of Mario Milana focus on the interaction between the body, mind, and objects. With this approach, the Milan-based furniture designer attempts to integrate the habit of presence into everyday life, looking to expand the meditative practice beyond an assigned time and place. ‘If you have to interact with something both physically and mentally, then you're present in that moment.’
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