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Patagonia Offers Parka Made From Trash

A new Patagonia jacket, the Stormshadow Parka, is made from fibers derived from this ocean-bound plastic. "This jacket reflects how far sustainable-material innovation has come over the past few years," per Fast Company. "There was a time when recycled fabrics were not as effective as those made from virgin fibers. But with this jacket, Patagonia makes the case that fabrics made from marine waste can be just as high-performing and technologically advanced as any other materials on the market."

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