Chichester Observer

Entreprene­urs create ecofriendl­y coastal wear range

- Carl Eldridge news@chiobserve­r.ac.uk

Ridding our oceans of plastics has inspired the founders of a new business to create a stunning range of coastal wear using recycled materials.

Martin Brierley and Tom Thorne have created the unique lifestyle product range with the admirable aim to help customers make a difference and contribute to a better, cleaner world. And they have turned to Witterings surfer James Leet-cook to help with the project.

Now the entreprene­urial West Sussex duo’s desire and commitment to transform recycled plastics into premium sustainabl­e coastal adventure gear has come to fruition with the exciting launch of the TIDL range of products at https://tidl.life.

Martin, an award

winning director of film and commercial­s, is a passionate, all-year-round open water swimmer. And he came up with the TIDL concept having travelled the world and seen for himself the increasing pollution of our oceans.

He says TIDL gear is for those who love the outdoors and want to make choices that protect our planet and its people.

He added: “At TIDL we are allfocused­oncreating­lifestyle products for the ad hoc adventurer manufactur­ed from recycled plastic and sustainabl­e materials. We’re trying to close the loop by making accessorie­s for daily adventures from recycled and waste materials.”

Itchenor resident Tom says that he has seen firsthand just how fragile our ecosystem has become as he raises his young family by the sea. The alarming amount of waste washed up on beaches and in the sea yearround helped the partners see the merit in creating the company, he says.

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Martin Brierley and Tom Thorne

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