What is Reloop?

Reloop is Reflo's pioneering recyclable performancewear solution that transforms waste plastic into high-performance mono-fibre garments, specifically designed to be recycled at the end of use. This groundbreaking circular system closes the loop in the sportswear industry by taking back outdated seasonal teamwear, providing a fibre to fibre sustainable answer to the millions of tonnes of sportswear waste that would otherwise be incinerated or sent to landfill to create a zero-waste future.

This innovative technology is increasingly recognised by forward-thinking sports teams globally as a transformative opportunity to address the most significant environmental challenge posed by the many millions of tonnes of teamwear kit waste generated every year. 

Innovation is at the core of what we do, and the material we use reflects that. Our fabrics uphold multiple sustainability certifications including Bluesign, Oeko-Tex, U Trust and Global Recycled Standard.

Our Reloop products are certified by the Circular Textiles Foundation, a not-for-profit driving the transition to circularity for the UK textiles industry. Their certification mark proves to customers that a product has been designed to be recycled. 

Why did we create Reloop?

As we strive to be the most sustainable sports performancewear brand in the world, we're driven to find solutions.

It’s estimated that each year, approximately 92 million tonnes of textiles are discarded globally, with millions of sportswear items, such as outdated kits and unsold stock, contributing to this massive waste stream. In the UK alone, around 300,000 tonnes of textiles are sent to landfill or incinerated annually, with a significant portion coming from the sportswear sector​.

These garments, often made from polyester, take hundreds of years to decompose, releasing microplastics into the environment.

Reloop is now able to close the loop creating a circular apparel solution that is made from 100% recycled materials, designed specifically to be fully recyclable at the end of use.

How does Reloop work?

The Reloop recycling process starts by taking the Reloop garments that are made of mono-fibre, with 100% of the product made from one form of recycled material, which enables the product to be fully broken down to a single component that can then be the basis for our recycled product. 

These garments are shredded into uniform sizes, then melted and de-glassed to remove impurities like air and moisture. The purified material undergoes fine filtration before being cooled and cut into pellets. These high-quality recycled polyester pellets are the foundation for creating new items like clothing, bags, and shoes, giving old garments a sustainable second life while reducing waste.

This innovative approach significantly reduces waste and contributes to a more circular, and more sustainable system.

SUSTAINABLE GOALS & DRIVING CHANGE

Sustainability is crucial not just for individuals, but for entire industries. As the Official Teamwear Supplier of Jaguar TCS Racing, Nissan Formula E Team, Forest Green Rovers, and many more soon to join, Reflo offers globally recognised sports brands the ability to use Reloop products as their first end-to-end solution for teamwear.

This enables apparel to be recycled and prevent it from becoming landfill waste, ensuring that out of date kit gets a second life—whether on the pitch, in the paddock, or as fanwear. Now fans can support their teams and the planet simultaneously, embracing a new circular approach to sportswear.

And we continue to innovate, whether thats using ground coffee beans for antibacterial properties, or water soluble logo printing, we'll continue to create more renewable products and find more solutions to ensure that even more of the apparel we produce can re-enter our circular system and avoid the landfill legacy that inevitably, so many teams currently face.

ARe you looking to join the reflo Revolution towards a more sustainable future?

Elevate your brand with sustainable sportswear

If you are a sports team, a business or even a government that want to discuss the most sustainable solution for your apparel needs, you can get in touch with us here,

or email us at partnership@reflo.com.

Design

Reloop products are made from a single source mono-fibre recycled polyester, specifically designed to be fully recyclable

Production

Our garments are expertly produced to maintain the highest quality and performance

Collection & Inspection

After old Reloop products are collected, the materials are inspected to ensure only 100% mono garments undergo the recycling process.

Shredding

Garments are shredded to be broken down into uniform sizes.

Melting

Polyester is melted and de-glassed to remove impurities like air and moisture.

Fine Filtration

The melted material goes through fine filtration to remove any residual impurities, which contributes to the quality of the recycled polyester and next life opportunities.

Pelletising

After filtration, the melt is pelletised - cooling and cutting of the new material.

Transformation

This new material can then be transformed into other items made from recycled polyester like garments, bags, and shoes.

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Recycle your Reloop products and get 30% off your next order.

You can now be a part of the bigger solution to avoid hundreds of thousands of garments being sent to landfill each year.

Simply enter your email below and we’ll send the step by step process on how to return your product.

Got a question?

What Is A Mono Garment?

Mono garments are garments that use a single material in the composition of the product. Every aspect like the main fabric, lining, and lining to the trims and labels must be considered. Any contaminants like elastane means that the garment cannot be recycled through a mechanical recycler.

Why aren’t all products recyclable?

Due to the functionality required from certain clothes, not all garments can be a mono garment. Example, a compressed garment requires elastane to be fitted close to the body for support. Elastane cannot be mechanically recycled; therefore, these garments can’t be mono. Another reason could be due to the components that make up certain garments like the membrane and tape on a water-proof jacket. All of the above are examples of blended fibres, which need to be separated in the recycling process making them difficult to be a circular product. We are constantly innovating and finding different ways to maximise the life of each product and will be launching more garments within Reloop each season.

What address do I return the garments to?

⁠Please email here – please note, we only accept returns from the UK

How do I generate a returns label for the returns?

⁠Please go to the Reloop returns page to generate returns label.

How do you know if a product is a Reloop product?

There is a QR code in the back neck label that identifies a garment to be a Reloop garment. The Bohai 2.0 Polo Shirt is currently in the Reloop range, with many more to be added 2024.