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Girlfriend Collective

Girlfriend Collective makes performance activewear from recycled materials, including post-consumer plastic waste. Its range is organised around named fabric families with different weights and performance, and the brand publishes information about its materials and factories as part of its focus on supply-chain transparency.

Why we're watching

Its product strategy shows how an activewear brand turns recycled-material sourcing into a distinctive everyday range.

Funding

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