Kathmandu unveils new jacket made with end-of-life car tyres

New Zealand-based outdoor brand Kathmandu has unveiled a new puffer jacket crafted from recycled plastic waste, including end-of-life car tyres, as the B-Corp-certified company continues to offer sustainable options for consumers.

The Epiq SE jacket is a special edition of Kathmandu’s heritage puffer jacket made in partnership with Fulgar, an international leader in man-made fibres, utilising its Q-Cycle technology, a yarn made with recycled post-consumer plastic waste, including end-of-life car tyres through principles of mass balance.