“Recycled by ELKA” is our new collection of products, primarily crafted using recycled materials. The polyester fabric in these garments is recycled polyester, a type of fiber made from recycled sources, including PET bottles. By utilizing recycled polyester, we reduce oil consumption and CO2 emissions during production compared to using entirely virgin materials.
The recycled polyester used in “Recycled by ELKA” products is certified, ensuring fabric traceability.
TRANSPARENCY – A CORE VALUE AT ELKA
At ELKA, we want to keep our promises. We have been asked if we can provide the number of PET bottles used in the manufacture of each product. We’ve chosen not to provide specific bottle counts, as it’s important to note that recycled polyester isn’t solely derived from PET bottles. Other recycled materials are incorporated, making the quantification of bottles complex. Nonetheless, transparency remains a cornerstone of ELKA’s values. Therefore,
we detail the composition of recycled and virgin components for each product in this overview.
ART. 186003R
VISIBLE XTREME - RECYCLED JACKET
Main Fabric: 100% recycled polyester twill (30% PU membrane) | 70% recycled |
Reinforcement: 100% polyamide Taslon jacquard with PU membrane | 0% recycled |
Lining 1: 100% recycled polyester Pongee | 100% recycled |
Lining 2: | 100% recycled |
Reflex: | 0% recycled |
Main zipper: | 0% recycled |
Labels: All woven lables | 100% recycled |
All other Trims: | 0% recycled |
ART. 182403R
VISIBLE XTREME - RECYCLED WAIST TROUSERS
Main Fabric: 100% recycled polyester twill (30% PU membrane) | 70% recycled |
Reinforcement: 100% polyamide Taslon jacquard with PU membrane | 0% recycled |
Reinforcement: Stretch Cordura | 0% recycled |
Reflex: | 0% recycled |
Main zipper: YKK | 0% recycled |
Labels: All woven lables | 100% recycled |
All other Trims: | 0% recycled |
ART. 282404R/282404SR
VISIBLE XTREME - RECYCLED WAIST TROUSERS
Main Fabric: 100% recycled polyester (8% elastane) | 92% recycled |
Reinforcement: 100% polyamide Taslon jacquard with PU membrane | 0% recycled |
Reinforcement: | 0% recycled |
Reflex: | 0% recycled |
Main zipper: YKK | 0% recycled |
Labels: All woven lables | 100% recycled |
All other Trims: | 0% recycled |
ART. 186003
WORKING XTREME - RECYCLED JACKET
Main Fabric: 100% recycled polyester twill (30% PU membrane) | 70% recycled |
Reinforcement: 100% polyamide Taslon jacquard with PU membrane | 0% recycled |
Lining - 1: 100% recycled polyester Pongee | 100% recycled |
Lining - 2: 100% recycled polyester mesh | 100% recycled |
Reflex: | 0% recycled |
Main zipper: YKK | 0% recycled |
Labels: All woven lables | 100% recycled |
All other Trims: | 0% recycled |
ART. 182403
WORKING XTREME - RECYCLED WAIST TROUSERS
Main Fabric: 100% recycled polyester twill (30% PU membrane) | 70% recycled |
Reinforcement: 100% polyamide Taslon jacquard with PU membrane | 0% recycled |
Reinforcement: Stretch Cordura | 0% recycled |
Reflex: | 0% recycled |
Main zipper: YKK | 0% recycled |
Labels: All woven lables | 100% recycled |
All other Trims: | 0% recycled |
ART. 116503
WORKING XTREME - RECYCLED SOFTSHELL JACKET
Main Fabric: 100% recycled polyester twill (10% TPU membrane) | 90% recycled |
Lining: 100% recycled polyester Pongee | 100% recycled |
Reflex: | 0% recycled |
Main zipper: YKK | 0% recycled |
Labels: All woven lables | 100% recycled |
All other Trims: | 0% recycled |
ART. 106003
WORKING XTREME - HYBRID JACKET
Main Fabric A: 100% recycled polyester twill (10% TPU membrane) | 90% recycled |
Main Fabric B: 100% polyamide ripstop | 0% recycled |
Padding: | 100% recycled |
Main zipper: YKK | 0% recycled |
Labels: All woven lables | 100% recycled |
All other Trims: | 0% recycled |
THE NEW COLLECTION IS OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 CERTIFIED
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. When a textile article carries the STANDARD 100 label, you can be certain that every component of this article, i.e. every thread, button and other accessories, has been tested for harmful substances and that the article therefore is harmless for human health.
The test is conducted by independent OEKO-TEX® partner institutes on the basis of extensive OEKO-TEX® criteria catalog. In the test they take into account numerous regulated and non-regulated substances, which may be harmful to human health. In many cases the limit values for the STANDARD 100 go beyond national and international requirements. The criteria catalog is updated at least once a year and expanded with new scientific knowledge or statutory requirements.