To further its commitment to circular fashion, the Italian luxury house introduces two new fabrics to the initiative.

In the world of fashion, many may view clothing with a "one-time" use eye. Sure, people wash their garments and wear them until the wheels fall off. But many of the fabrics that make up our favorite pieces usually aren't given a second shot in the closet rotation. Prada has a new outlook on that reality.
With a circular approach, the Italian luxury house has already given its iconic nylon a chance of being used in newer offerings while embracing a lower impact on the environment for sourcing fabrics. Now, it's time to introduce wool and cashmere into the mix.
Back in 2023, the Prada Group solidified a plan that aimed to address lower-impact outcomes, which resulted in traceability becoming a key component in the process. The commitment to the environment has only grown, especially with the introduction of Re-Cashmere and Re-Wool. Like Re-Nylon, each piece has an NFC tag that clients can use to explore where the materials were sourced, the stages that followed, and ensure that the product is authentic (with the Digital Certificate of Authenticity present).&nbsp;

The Process of Making Prada's Re-Wool. Courtesy of Prada.

These latest fabric additions to Prada's lineup have a different origin compared to its nylon counterpart. Both materials, in offcuts, residues, and an abundance of remainders, are collected, classified, and repurposed into spectacular secondary raw materials that go back to where they started: The production cycle.
In the realm of Re-Cashmere, the leftover fabric is collected in Prada Group’s Torgiano facility, where knitwear processing and prototyping occur. Once each scrap is separated by color, they are transformed into new yarn and take shape in men’s and women’s sweaters.
On the contrary, Prada Re-Wool combines the warm, fuzzy fabric with cashmere, defective fabrics, and other remnants from other Prada Group offerings. After the sorting process, the fabric undergoes a wet shredding process before being put through carded spinning. The result? A brand-new fabric and yarn take transforms into dresses, skirts, trousers, and jackets in the world of womenswear.

Prada's Re-Cashmere and Re-Wool. Courtesy of Prada.

These distinct fabrics-turned-garments continue the House’s ethos of layering for the everyday. From ready-to-wear classics to the distinct touch that Prada is known for, its clothes are not meant to make a statement. Rather, they are and continue to be lived in, era after era.
With Sustainable Fibre Alliance and Global Recycled Standard certifications, Re-Cashmere and Re-Wool continue the Prada Group’s commitment to a better environment through the means of sustainable practices. Even one-of-a-kind shades make these new additions special, embracing a unique, individualistic style to each repurposed piece of clothing.
Whether it be from Italy, Tuscany, or Umbria, the collaboration between the circular and fine quality is undoubtedly something to be reckoned with. In other words, the effort to reduce GHG emissions has never looked better than now.

At Prada, Cashmere And Wool Are Given A Second Chance

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