Rocking a sporty lifestyle vibe, Bleed Clothing is a vegan produced, sustainable brand that has recently been working it’s way into eco conscious consumerism. Bleed has a style that was intentionally made for the active, lively, minimalist. Bleed pieces just scream naturally, organically fashionable.
Bleed Clothing is a U.K.-based, climate-neutral company. In 2018, with the help of ClimatePartner, Bleed produced an overall total of just 57.0 tonnes of CO2! To emphasize just how impressive that is, it’s the equivalent of the annual carbon footprint just 7 European citizens.
Next, Bleed is a GOTS certified company (Global Organic Textile Standard). That means that Bleed manufactures organically produced natural fibres that contain both high environmental requirements as well as extensive social criteria.
In fact, a large amount of Bleed’s products are made from organic cotton. That means there are no herbicides or pesticides used. It also means an over 50% lower water consumption, and no genetically modified seeds are used. This also means that the products are biodegradable.
Other sustainable materials used by Bleed include linen, cork, ECONYL and Lyocell TENCEL. ECONYL is regenerated fishing nets transformed into products. Lyocell TENCEL is a vegan silk. Specifically, it’s a regenerated fibre that is obtained from eucalyptus cellulose. Lyocell TENCEL is biodegradable, anti-bacterial and comfortable for sensitive skin.
Also, Bleed practices upcycling by making use of recycled polyester and high-quality textiles from leftovers and overproductions. This produces products that are free from toxic materials such as PFC and PTFE. It also minimizes water consumption as well as prevents the release of microplastics.
Now while we’ve seen the many ways in which Bleed truly shines there are some things that we don’t know about them. One thing is that Bleed is not transparent about production locations. Likewise, policies to reduce carbon emissions are lacking, as well as a policies for paying living wages. Nonetheless, Bleed’s sustainability practices continue to impress as does their product line.
What I like most about Bleed is their dedication to producing clothing that is comfortable and durable. I’m also a fan of the simplicity of their overall style. This combination of comfort, durability and style make Bleed Clothing perfect for everyday wear. These attributes may equally appeal to those leading an active lifestyle.
Overall, it will be exciting to see how Bleed continues to evolve. They are already off to a wonderfully impressive start where sustainable textile is concerned. Especially compared to many conventional companies that are ten times the age of Bleed.
What are your thought’s about the Bleed Clothing line? Are there any pieces that caught your eye? If so, which ones?
