Sustainable Fashion & Menu

Virgin Atlantic

UK-based Virgin Atlantic has partnered with iconic designer Vivienne Westwood to design its new staff uniforms. But this collaboration is not just about fashion. The in-flight and ground staff uniforms have been conceived keeping sustainability in mind. The new uniforms employ recycled polyester yarn made from used plastic bottles. Fabrics used in the suits also have a nano finish, which enables the clothes to retain their colour and finish for much longer. Accessories like bags are also made with recycled materials like brass, canvas, and discarded leather. On an unrelated note, the airline has removed beef products from its in-flight menus, an initiative by founder Sir Richard Branson aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. virginatlantic.com