SUSTAINABILITY
WOOL
As upholders of the tradition of Italian knitwear, we cannot ignore the excellence of wool, a biodegradable material that lasts a long time and requires fewer washes at lower temperatures. Recycled wool plays an important role in our collections. In particular, United Colors of Benetton garments in recycled wool use a mix of virgin fiber and recycled fiber (at least 20%) from certified supply chains. After being manually selected based on color, quality and composition, the wool scraps from used clothing, pieces of fabric and manufacturing residues are stripped of all accessory components (buttons, zippers, linings, labels etc.) and shredded, eliminating any impurities of vegetal origin. Once returned to its raw state, the wool can be spun again to obtain new products. In this way, raw materials are saved and the quantity of waste and pollutants released into the environment is reduced, while at the same time guaranteeing the typical quality of United Colors of Benetton garments.
