THE RE-PETE PROJECT

DR. MALA SIAMPTANI

London-based designer, maker, lecturer and researcher. Mala develops and hand makes our fastenings and jewellery from plastic waste donated by local cafés.

Francesca Miotti

Artist and weaver based in London. Francesca approaches weaving conceptually — exploring its sculptural qualities and the materiality within its forms, to hand craft our woven jewellery.

OUR WOOL - RECYCLED JUMPERS

Fortex, founded in 1963 in Prato, Italy, began by recycling sweaters into textiles. Today, they continue to lead with traceable systems and a commitment to full sustainability.

OUR RAINWEAR - recycled plastic bottles

Sympatex®️ has produced waterproof, windproof, and breathable membranes from recycled PET bottles since 1986. Durable and fully recyclable, they aim to be 100% circular by 2030.

OUR ABACá - Regenerative Abacá (banana plant)

Bananatex®️ is the first durable, biodegradable fabric made entirely from Abacá banana plants. Grown regeneratively in the Philippines without pesticides or extra water, it supports reforestation, biodiversity, and local farming communities.

OUR COTTON - Organic Regenerative Cotton

Egedeniz has farmed organically in Türkiye for over a century and became the country’s first certified organic textile company in 1993. Based in the Aegean region, they focus on organic and regenerative cotton, using practices that restore soil health and support local communities.

OUR POLYAMIDE - Recycled Polyamide Fabric Scraps

Balas, founded in 2001 in Saint-Romain-de-Popey, France, repurposes fabric scraps into high-performance recycled polyamides. Known for technical innovation, they also engineer military-grade and waterproof textiles.

OUR PADDINGS - Recycled Silk, Recycled Polyester & Plant-Based PLA

Imbotex, established in 1955 in Cittadella, Italy, pioneered recycling textile scraps through the Millefiori method. The female-led company creates advanced paddings using recycled scraps from local factories and renewable plant-based fibres.