Sustainability is a popular topic that’s only becoming more important as the effects of global warming, overflowing landfills and plastic pollution in oceans take their toll on our earth’s eco-system. With the upcoming months including calendar events that increase awareness about sustainability and environmentalism (such as Earth Day on April 22, World Environment Day on June 5 and World Oceans Day on June 8), now’s the perfect time to engage in conversations about sustainable promo apparel with your clients.

Next level Apparel (asi/73867) embraces protecting our beautiful planet and is relentless in finding the best options in every area of their business. Whether through recycling, implementing paperless offices or using organic and recycled materials in their products, Next Level Apparel (NLA) is committed to reducing their carbon footprint. One example of this is Next Level’s Sustainable T-shirt Collection.

Since 2019, Next Level has been an advocate of sustainable apparel and demonstrated by the creation of their Sustainable Collection, made in part from Repreve^® polyester fabric. This recycled fabric is created through the RPET process by taking plastic bottles, transforming them into thread and then weaving those threads into polyester. Each T-shirt from NLA’s Sustainable Collection is made from four plastic bottles, which means every shirt you sell prevents four bottles from ending up in landfills, or worse, our oceans. Remember: every recycled plastic bottle is a step towards a cleaner world, and the Sustainable Collection makes it easy to look good and do good for our planet at the same time.

Fun Fact: Through NLA’s Sustainable Collection, the supplier has recycled over 5 million plastic bottles since its launch – and that’s just the beginning!

Let’s take a deep dive into the styles of this small collection that’s making a big difference for the preservation of our beautiful environment.

• Unisex Eco Performance T-Shirt (4210)
  Meet Next Level’s original sustainable tee, made from a blend of 30% recycled cotton, 30% combed cotton and 40% recycled polyester (30 singles, 145g/4.3 oz.). Each garment is thoughtfully made from four recycled plastic water bottles (RPET) and features a 1x1 baby rib set-in crew neck, hemmed sleeves, side seams and a straight bottom hem for impressive style that give back to the planet.
  
  
• Unisex Eco Heavyweight T-Shirt (4600)
  This style is a heavyweight version of the 4210, boasting the same amazing fit and features except it’s made of a blend of 60% organic cotton and 40% recycled polyester (20 singles 190g/5.6 oz.). Don’t worry, each garment is still made from four recycled plastic water bottles (RPET), making this a must-sell for eco-conscious clients.
  
  
• Women's Eco Performance V-Neck T-Shirt (4240)
  If your clients are looking for women’s styles specifically, recommend the 4240. Designed and tailored for a feminine shape, this style also offers premium details like a relaxed fit, a 1x1 baby rib set-in V-neck, hemmed sleeves, side seams and a straight bottom hem. This stylish tee is made from a blend of 30% recycled cotton, 30% combed cotton and 40% recycled polyester (30 singles 145g/4.3 oz.). And of course, each garment is made from four recycled plastic water bottles (RPET).

Want to learn even more about Next Level’s Sustainable Collection? Check back next month for more details behind the important purpose and innovative design of this eco-friendly collection, as well as a sneak peek behind-the-scenes look at Next Level’s beachfront photoshoot! 

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