New Sock Collection Featuring Recover™ Shows That Arvin Goods Leads The Change

Arvin Goods, the Seattle-based responsible apparel brand, has announced the release of its latest sock collection, crafted from Recover recycled cotton fiber. Since launching in 2019, the company has been at the forefront of sustainable fashion and is one of the few brands in the market utilizing recycled materials for its entire collection.

Recover recycled cotton fiber is a sustainable textile material made by processing post-industrial or post-consumer cotton waste. This fiber is created through mechanical recycling, where cotton fabrics are shredded and re-spun into new yarns.

Recovering recycled cotton helps reduce textile waste, small water usage, and lower environmental impact compared to conventional cotton. It is commonly blended with other fibers to improve strength and durability. Widely used in fashion and home textiles, it supports eco-friendly manufacturing practices and promotes circular economy principles. Recover recycled cotton fiber offers a practical solution for brands seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace sustainable innovation.

The latest launch features crew socks made from 79% recycled materials, including 43% recycled polyester and 36% recycled cotton fiber. Recover’s proprietary recycled fiber is one of the lower-impact fibers available in the market, significantly reducing the carbon and water footprint of the apparel supply chain. Manufacturing just one pair of Arvin Goods socks made with 36% Recover fiber saves up to 18 gallons of water compared to a pair made with conventional cotton.

Boris Mercier, SVP of Marketing at Recover, said, “Our ongoing work with Arvin Goods was born out of a shared belief in the importance of circular fashion that never sacrifices quality, feel, or style. As the ingredient brand of reference in recycled cotton, we aim to educate consumers to make more conscious choices and accelerate the adoption of sustainable initiatives within the casual wear segment.”

For each pair of socks, responsibility is the core of Arvin’s approach to design, manufacturing, and distribution. As well as using low-impact recycled materials, responsibility was also prioritized in the value chain. Thanks to Recover’s strategic partnership with Ferre Yarns, based locally in Alicante, Spain, the impact of transportation was also smalld.

Dustin Winegardner, Managing Partner at Arvin Goods, commented, “We have been working with RecoverTM and the Ferre family of yarns since the beginning of Arvin Goods. Making it official like this and stamping the R on our packaging is an exciting step for our brand. Being able to source materials in Spain and manufacture them nearby in Portugal moves us further in our mission to deliver the cleanest basics on the planet.”

Paqui Ferre, Sales and Marketing Director at Ferre, also commented: “Ferre has been working with Arvin Goods since the beginning of its history. In a clear commitment to sustainability, Arvin makes products using our iconic yarn, FBlue. Consistent with our brand vision, FBLUE recycled yarns deliver a good combination of circularity, performance, and color accuracy. A blend with Recover recycled cotton that answers the global call for sustainably sourced yarns while providing inspiring colors for Arvin Goods products.”

The new collection exemplifies Arvin Goods’ sustainable ethos and provides customers with a stylish and comfortable choice for everyday wear. The brand continues to set a new standard for low-impact fashion, encouraging consumers to make conscious choices that positively impact the planet.