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Clothing and Accessories
Swimwear ➔ Swim Trunks
Identifier:
2021.108.1Description:
These swim trunks are made of recycled plastic and have pink, blue, and white blended coloring throughout. The elastic waistband has a functional drawstring and the interior has a mesh lining. There are also pockets on the sides as well as a patch pocket on the back right side.The material composition for the shorts is the following: 100% Recycled Polyester; Lining is 91% Recycled Polyamide and 9% Elastane. Recycled polyamide fabrics are crafted from post-consumer materials and nylon waste like old fishing nets. The use of recycled materials for clothing has grown in recent decades as companies and consumers become more interested in reducing their environmental footprint.
Date:
2021Materials:
Recycled Polyamide, Recycled Polyester, ElastaneCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Museum PurchaseExhibit/Program:
Fashion + Nature (April 2022)Fashion + Nature examines the relationships between the natural world and the fashion industry. Clothing has long been produced with natural materials and inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world, but the fashion industry has had a largely negative impact on the environment. This exhibit showcases a wide variety of captivating scientific specimens and fascinating garments, to illustrate their relationship to each other and their interconnected histories. Fashion + Nature aims to inspire and educate visitors, encouraging us to become better consumers and reduce the harmful impacts of the fashion industry.