This document is a catalog from Dirtball, a clothing company that produces garments from recycled materials like cotton and plastic bottles. It summarizes new spring/summer 2011 apparel lines that use at least 50% recycled materials. The catalog describes t-shirts, shorts, pants, jackets and other items made of recycled cotton and plastic bottle fibers in various styles, prints and colors. It also provides information on Dirtball's recycling process and their goal of using 100% recycled materials.
PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT IN AFRICA: LESSONS FROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISESStefano Barazzetta
The report presents 5 different case studies of social enterprises working in the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) sector, with focus on the collection and treatment of plastic.
The study will analyse and compare the following companies:
• Zanrec (Tanzania)
• EcoPost (Kenya)
• Wecyclers (Nigeria)
• Proplast (Senegal)
• Taka Taka Solutions (Kenya)
The study will highlight the key elements that contribute to the effectiveness and sustainability of the selected initiatives; the analysis will specifically focus on the:
• story of the company and stage of development
• operating model
• business model
• key partnerships
• impact/inclusion of vulnerable groups
• key results and key challenges
• strategy to move forward
PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT IN AFRICA: LESSONS FROM SOCIAL ENTERPRISESStefano Barazzetta
The report presents 5 different case studies of social enterprises working in the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) sector, with focus on the collection and treatment of plastic.
The study will analyse and compare the following companies:
• Zanrec (Tanzania)
• EcoPost (Kenya)
• Wecyclers (Nigeria)
• Proplast (Senegal)
• Taka Taka Solutions (Kenya)
The study will highlight the key elements that contribute to the effectiveness and sustainability of the selected initiatives; the analysis will specifically focus on the:
• story of the company and stage of development
• operating model
• business model
• key partnerships
• impact/inclusion of vulnerable groups
• key results and key challenges
• strategy to move forward
Waste and impact on the environment and how buying Dirtball products will help keep plastic out of Landfills and free up large areas of greenbelt land for agricultural farming.
It takes 1/3 lb of agricultural
chemicals to produce 1
standard cotton t-shirt.
Cotton requires 22,000
litres of water to produce
1 kilogram ofcottonlint
making it the mostfresh
water intensivecrop in
the world.
Cotton uses some 25% of
the world’s insecticides,
even though it is grownon
2.4% of the world’s land.
Cotton plants absorb most
of the soils natural minerals,
once a cotton crop has
finished virtually all nutrients
have been extracted from
the soil.
3 billion plastic bottles
recycled is the equivalent
of saving overhalf a million
barrels ofoilandeliminating
400,000 tons of harmful air
emissions which contribute
to acid rain, global warming
and smog.
Recycling post-consumer
cotton helps to keep 5
billion pounds of waste from
going into U.S. landfills.
By buying fabric made with
recycled cotton, we reduce
theeffects of insecticides
and other chemicals in our
soil, air and water tables.
Recycled cottondoesn’tuse
the same level of manual
labor or land use that is
required for conventionally
grown cotton.
Dirtball produce all
garments as close to market
territories as possible in
order to reduce our carbon
footprint.
S C Spuntex - Sustainable and Recycled Yarn Manufacture in PanipatS C Spuntex
We at SC Spuntex Manufacture and Supply Recyclable Cotton Yarn and Cotton fiber. We are based in Panipat, the Textile City of India.
To know more, visit us at https://scspuntex.com/
The concept of sustainable development and recycling make up the core of our values, thus leading us to deal in products that not only bring us a step closer to sustainable development but can also change the future of the textile industry.
The offered product line by us ranges from Blendedyarn, SpecialOpen-End-Yarn, Certified Cotton Yarn, recycled cotton yarn with the capability and flexibility to manufacture yarns as per the latest trends. The items are receiving wonderful compliments from our customers who are procuring these for the production of textile, and to serve purposes in crocheting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, and various others. We believe that what is good for the planet is also good for your business. We understand that recycling waste and creating a closed-loop industrial system is a key component of having a sustainable world and a sustainable business aligned with nature.
Our in-house facilities with state-of-the-art machinery enable us to deliver every order No matter how large the quantity is, the quality of our offerings always remains uncompromised on every single order. We work in adherence to all international standards & norms so that the maximum number of required individuals can avail of our products and become a partner to our fast-growing enterprise.
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Dear Valued Customer
Welcome to our first entirely Eco-Friendly Catalogue, all of these products have been carefully sourced with the environment in mind.
MICHAEL KHATKAR MANAGING DIRECTOR
ECO-FRIENDLY
Even the catalogue itself is printed on Eco Sustainable paper. We hope you enjoy the products and the friendly service from oEuCr wOonderful Partners in Business. Eco-Friendly & People-Friendly.
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Dear Valued Customer
Welcome to our first entirely Eco-Friendly Catalogue, all of these products have been carefully sourced with the environment in mind.
MICHAEL KHATKAR MANAGING DIRECTOR
ECO-FRIENDLY
Even the catalogue itself is printed on Eco Sustainable paper. We hope you enjoy the products and the friendly service from oEuCr wOonderful Partners in Business. Eco-Friendly & People-Friendly.
Dear Valued Customer
Welcome to our first entirely Eco-Friendly Catalogue, all of these products have been carefully sourced with the environment in mind.
MICHAEL KHATKAR MANAGING DIRECTOR
ECO-FRIENDLY
Even the catalogue itself is printed on Eco Sustainable paper. We hope you enjoy the products and the friendly service from oEuCr wOonderful Partners in Business. Eco-Friendly & People-Friendly.
Waste and impact on the environment and how buying Dirtball products will help keep plastic out of Landfills and free up large areas of greenbelt land for agricultural farming.
It takes 1/3 lb of agricultural
chemicals to produce 1
standard cotton t-shirt.
Cotton requires 22,000
litres of water to produce
1 kilogram ofcottonlint
making it the mostfresh
water intensivecrop in
the world.
Cotton uses some 25% of
the world’s insecticides,
even though it is grownon
2.4% of the world’s land.
Cotton plants absorb most
of the soils natural minerals,
once a cotton crop has
finished virtually all nutrients
have been extracted from
the soil.
3 billion plastic bottles
recycled is the equivalent
of saving overhalf a million
barrels ofoilandeliminating
400,000 tons of harmful air
emissions which contribute
to acid rain, global warming
and smog.
Recycling post-consumer
cotton helps to keep 5
billion pounds of waste from
going into U.S. landfills.
By buying fabric made with
recycled cotton, we reduce
theeffects of insecticides
and other chemicals in our
soil, air and water tables.
Recycled cottondoesn’tuse
the same level of manual
labor or land use that is
required for conventionally
grown cotton.
Dirtball produce all
garments as close to market
territories as possible in
order to reduce our carbon
footprint.
S C Spuntex - Sustainable and Recycled Yarn Manufacture in PanipatS C Spuntex
We at SC Spuntex Manufacture and Supply Recyclable Cotton Yarn and Cotton fiber. We are based in Panipat, the Textile City of India.
To know more, visit us at https://scspuntex.com/
The concept of sustainable development and recycling make up the core of our values, thus leading us to deal in products that not only bring us a step closer to sustainable development but can also change the future of the textile industry.
The offered product line by us ranges from Blendedyarn, SpecialOpen-End-Yarn, Certified Cotton Yarn, recycled cotton yarn with the capability and flexibility to manufacture yarns as per the latest trends. The items are receiving wonderful compliments from our customers who are procuring these for the production of textile, and to serve purposes in crocheting, knitting, sewing, embroidery, and various others. We believe that what is good for the planet is also good for your business. We understand that recycling waste and creating a closed-loop industrial system is a key component of having a sustainable world and a sustainable business aligned with nature.
Our in-house facilities with state-of-the-art machinery enable us to deliver every order No matter how large the quantity is, the quality of our offerings always remains uncompromised on every single order. We work in adherence to all international standards & norms so that the maximum number of required individuals can avail of our products and become a partner to our fast-growing enterprise.
LOOK > aray.co.uk
Dear Valued Customer
Welcome to our first entirely Eco-Friendly Catalogue, all of these products have been carefully sourced with the environment in mind.
MICHAEL KHATKAR MANAGING DIRECTOR
ECO-FRIENDLY
Even the catalogue itself is printed on Eco Sustainable paper. We hope you enjoy the products and the friendly service from oEuCr wOonderful Partners in Business. Eco-Friendly & People-Friendly.
L@@K https://raymondwhittaker.vivamknetwork.co.uk/vivamk-eco-friendly.html
Dear Valued Customer
Welcome to our first entirely Eco-Friendly Catalogue, all of these products have been carefully sourced with the environment in mind.
MICHAEL KHATKAR MANAGING DIRECTOR
ECO-FRIENDLY
Even the catalogue itself is printed on Eco Sustainable paper. We hope you enjoy the products and the friendly service from oEuCr wOonderful Partners in Business. Eco-Friendly & People-Friendly.
Dear Valued Customer
Welcome to our first entirely Eco-Friendly Catalogue, all of these products have been carefully sourced with the environment in mind.
MICHAEL KHATKAR MANAGING DIRECTOR
ECO-FRIENDLY
Even the catalogue itself is printed on Eco Sustainable paper. We hope you enjoy the products and the friendly service from oEuCr wOonderful Partners in Business. Eco-Friendly & People-Friendly.
2. Spring/Summer 2011
The Story 3 billion plastic bottles
recycled is the equivalent
Waste and impact on the of saving over half a million
environment and how barrels of oil and eliminating
buying Dirtball products 400,000 tons of harmful air
will help keep plastic out of emissions which contribute
Landfills and free up large to acid rain, global warming
areas of greenbelt land for and smog.
agricultural farming.
Recycling post-consumer
It takes 1/3 lb of agricultural cotton helps to keep 5
chemicals to produce 1 billion pounds of waste from
standard cotton t-shirt. going into U.S. landfills.
Cotton requires 22,000 By buying fabric made with
litres of water to produce recycled cotton, we reduce
1 kilogram of cotton lint the effects of insecticides
making it the most fresh and other chemicals in our
water intensive crop in soil, air and water tables.
the world.
Recycled cotton doesn’t use
Cotton uses some 25% of the same level of manual
the world’s insecticides, labor or land use that is
even though it is grown on required for conventionally
2.4% of the world’s land. grown cotton.
Cotton plants absorb most Dirtball produce all
of the soils natural minerals, garments as close to market
once a cotton crop has territories as possible in
finished virtually all nutrients order to reduce our carbon
have been extracted from footprint.
the soil.
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3. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1040 Stencil Printed T shirt with stitch
detailing on hem and shoulder
in 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
All T shirts also have recycled
logo embroidered on to back left
shoulder and include jacquard
tape neck and side seam labels
all made from recycled plastic
bottles.
Composition 65% recycled cotton and 35%
recycled plastic bottles.
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours White, Chocolate, Process,
Slate, Dijon, Orange
Print Stencil logo printed in
cracked ink.
Weight 160 gsm
+ =
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4. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1040 DJ Print Printed T shirt with stitch
detailing on hem and shoulder
in 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
All T shirts also have recycled
logo embroidered on to back left
shoulder and include jacquard
tape neck and side seam labels
all made from recycled plastic
bottles.
Composition 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Dijon, Chocolate, Orange
Print Stencil logo printed in
plasticol ink.
Weight 160 gsm
+ =
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5. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1040 Gamma Print Printed T shirt with stitch
detailing on hem and shoulder
in 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
All T shirts also have recycled
logo embroidered on to back left
shoulder and include jacquard
tape neck and side seam labels
all made from recycled plastic
bottles.
Composition 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Dijon, Chocolate, Orange
Print Stencil logo printed 1 mm
vinyl.
Weight 160 gsm
+ =
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6. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1040 Pesky Fly Print Printed T shirt with stitch
detailing on hem and shoulder
in 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
All T shirts also have recycled
logo embroidered on to back left
shoulder and include jacquard
tape neck and side seam labels
all made from recycled plastic
bottles.
Composition 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Slate, Process, Dijon
Print Stencil logo printed 1 mm
vinyl.
Weight 160 gsm
+ =
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7. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1040 Plasma Print Printed T shirt with stitch
detailing on hem and shoulder
in 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
All T shirts also have recycled
logo embroidered on to back left
shoulder and include jacquard
tape neck and side seam labels
all made from recycled plastic
bottles.
Composition 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Chocolate, Process, Slate,
Dijon, Orange
Print Stencil logo printed in Vinyl
ink with 1 mm Gel.
Weight 160 gsm
+ =
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8. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1040 Script Print Printed T shirt with stitch
(Party Hard or Die Trying) detailing on hem and shoulder
in 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
All T shirts also have recycled
logo embroidered on to back left
shoulder and include jacquard
tape neck and side seam labels
all made from recycled plastic
bottles.
Composition 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours White, Process, Slate
Print Stencil logo printed in
plasticol ink.
Weight 160 gsm
+ =
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9. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1040 Pixel print Printed T shirt with stitch
detailing on hem and shoulder
in 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
All T shirts also have recycled
logo embroidered on to back left
shoulder and include jacquard
tape neck and side seam labels
all made from recycled plastic
bottles.
Composition 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours White only
Print Stencil logo printed in
plasticol ink.
Weight 160 gsm
+ =
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10. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1025 Da Hood Print Printed T shirt with stitch
detailing on hem and shoulder
in 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
All T shirts also have recycled
logo embroidered on to back left
shoulder and include jacquard
tape neck and side seam labels
all made from recycled plastic
bottles.
Composition 50% Recycled Cotton and
50% recycled plastic bottles.
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Slate, Chocolate, Dijon,
Orange, White
Print Stencil logo printed in
plasticol ink.
Weight 160 gsm
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11. Spring/Summer 2011
The Process Every Dirtball T shirt
contains at least 2 x 500ml
The process involves plastic water bottles and our
bundling 1000’s of plastic Shorts contain a minimum
bottles, separating colours of 60 plastic bottles.
and chopping the material
into fine flakes. These are Dirtball strive to make all
then melted down and our products from 100%
extruded into yarn and recycled materials from
blended with recycled the fabric through to the
cotton scraps from post buttons, labels, swing tags
production sources. and even the thread that is
used to stitch our garments
The end result is a fabric together.
that can vary in compostion
from 50% Cotton 50%
plastic to 100% Plastic
which is branded as
Greenspun *.
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12. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1025 Skater Shirt 6 oz Polyester, Made from 100%
Plastic bottles. The Skater shirt
features a front pocket and
stitch detail, branded buttons
and inset sleeves. Peach
finished fabric for comfort and
rugged look.
Composition 100% Polyester.
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Slate, Process, Dijon.
Weight 6 oz
GREY/WHITE
+ =
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13. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1026 Chick Magnet Classic board short in peach
Water repellent boardy finished microfiber with water
repellent coating for quick dry
performance.
Composition Made from 100% Plastic
bottles
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Charcoal, Dijon, Process
Weight 125 gsm
+ =
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14. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1028 Hitcher 5 pocket rugged cargo short
Walk Short in peach finished hard wearing
Polyester twill.
Composition Made from 100% Plastic
bottles
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Slate, Dijon.
Weight 450 gsm
Embroidery Recycled logo in Greenspun
thread
+ =
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15. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1029 Skater short Heavy Duty ¾ length Skater
short in peach finished hard
wearing Polyester twill.
Composition Made from 100% Plastic
bottles
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Light Khaki, Black
Weight 300 gsm
Embroidery Recycled logo in Greenspun
thread
+ =
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16. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1050A Short Sleeve Knitted lightweight fleece Polo
Polo Top top with inset yoke detail.
Composition 50% Cotton and 50%
Greenspun made from
plastic bottles
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Grey, Process.
Weight 235 gsm
Embroidery Recycled logo in Greenspun
thread
+ =
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17. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1051 Harrington Classic Harrington jacket in
Jacket peach finished microfiber with
water repellent coating for quick
dry performance. Lined with
100% Greenspun mesh fabric in
contrast colour.
Composition Made from 100%
Plastic bottles
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Charcoal, Dijon, Process.
Print All-over Gel Print
Weight 125 gsm
+ =
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18. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1052 Drifter The shirt that thinks it’s a jacket
in Heavy Duty peach finished
hard wearing Polyester twill.
Composition Made from 100%
Plastic bottles
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Black, Light Khaki and Dijon
Weight 450 gsm
Embroidery Self colour stitch detail and
Recycled logo in Greenspun
thread.
*Also available in Denim (DBSS
1052A) in 65% Cotton 35%
Greenspun Indigo only.
+ =
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19. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1054 Pop Over All over gel print Pop Over
Hooded Jacket Hooded Jacket in peach
finished microfiber with water
repellent coating for quick dry
performance. Lined with 100%
Greenspun mesh fabric in
contrast colour.
Composition Made from 100%
Plastic bottles
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Charcoal, Dijon, Process
Print All-over Gel Print
Weight 125 gsm
+ =
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20. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1056 Slacker Knitted lightweight fleece Hoody
Fleece Hoody
Composition 50% Cotton and 50%
Greenspun made from plastic
bottles
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Grey, Dijon.
Weight 235 gsm
Embroidery Recycled logo in Greenspun
thread.
+ =
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21. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1056 Hooded Knitted lightweight fleece Hoody
V neck sweat
Composition 50% Cotton and 50%
Greenspun made from plastic
bottles
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Grey, Dijon.
Weight 235 gsm
Embroidery Recycled logo in Greenspun
thread.
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22. Spring/Summer 2011
DBSS 1060 Jacker pants Classic fit rugged pants in heavy
duty peach finished twill
Composition Greenspun, made from 100%
Plastic bottles
Sizes S M L XL
Ratio 1:2:2:1
Pack Size 6 pcs per col
Colours Light Khaki, Black.
Weight 450 gsm
+ =
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23. Spring/Summer 2011
Joe Fox President, DIRTBALL
Email joe@dirtballfashion.com
Lee Spach V.P. of Sales - USA
Email lee@dirtballfashion.com
Head Office 246-F Trade Alley
Address Hickory, NC 28601
Phone (828) 304-1286
Kris Barber V.P. of Sales - Europe
Email kris@dirtballfashion.com
European Head Office 1 Spencer Avenue
Address London
N13 4TS
Phone ++(0)7889 180439
Web www.dirtballfashion.com
sales@dirtballfashion.com
Contact
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