Surplus Materials
Surplus materials refer to unused or excess materials left over from manufacturing processes that were originally intended for other products but were not used or required. These can be fabrics, textiles, or other components produced in larger quantities than needed, often as part of larger industrial production runs. Rather than being discarded, these materials can be repurposed into new products, like fashion items, which is where brands like Dart and Grey come in.
By using surplus materials, brands like Dart and Grey help close the loop in the textile industry, minimising waste, conserving resources, and supporting the shift toward a more sustainable, environmentally-friendly fashion landscape. The result? Fashion that’s not just beautiful, but responsible—benefiting both the planet and the people who wear it.
Reduces Waste
Surplus materials are often discarded, contributing to landfill waste. Repurposing them prevents waste and helps reduce environmental strain.
Surplus materials are often discarded, contributing to landfill waste. Repurposing them prevents waste and helps reduce environmental strain.
Conserves Resources
Using surplus materials reduces the need for new raw materials, conserving water, energy, and other resources that go into textile production.
Using surplus materials reduces the need for new raw materials, conserving water, energy, and other resources that go into textile production.
Decreases Carbon Footprint
Repurposing surplus materials lowers the energy required for manufacturing and reduces transportation emissions by sourcing locally or within shorter supply chains.
Repurposing surplus materials lowers the energy required for manufacturing and reduces transportation emissions by sourcing locally or within shorter supply chains.
Supports Circular Economy
Surplus materials keep resources in circulation, reducing the need for virgin materials and minimising environmental impact through a circular approach.
Surplus materials keep resources in circulation, reducing the need for virgin materials and minimising environmental impact through a circular approach.
Reduces Overproduction
Surplus often results from overproduction. Repurposing it helps cut down on unnecessary manufacturing and its environmental consequences.
Surplus often results from overproduction. Repurposing it helps cut down on unnecessary manufacturing and its environmental consequences.
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Dart & Grey proudly collaborates with Princess Yachts to give new life to surplus materials.
