With eco-friendly alternatives and responsible creation being a prerequisite for up-and-coming fashion brands, designer fashion brand Archivist Studio is creating elevated shirts from used hotel bed sheets. The brand was launched by Dutch designers Eugenie Haitsma and Johannes Offerhaus in response to learning that many almost perfect bedsheets and pillow covers often get disposed of due to small tears, holes, or stains.
The designers wanted to ensure these textiles could be repurposed instead of discarded and began relationships with several hotel that often donate the sheets at no cost. The hotel linens are cleaned and then shipped to a family-run factory in Romania where they are transformed into luxury white shirts, priced between €140-€160 ($150 - $172 USD).
Upcycled Designer Shirts
Archivist Studio Transforms Used Hotel Bed Sheets into Designer Shirts
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion brands to embrace sustainable practices and create upcycled clothing.
2. Circular Economy - The concept of repurposing materials and reducing waste can be applied to various industries, including fashion.
3. Collaboration with Hotels - Hotels can collaborate with fashion brands to donate used linens and contribute to sustainable fashion initiatives.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion brands can adopt the use of upcycled materials and incorporate responsible creation practices.
2. Textile Industry - The textile industry can explore innovative ways to transform discarded fabrics into new products.
3. Hospitality Industry - Hotels can contribute to the circular economy by donating their used linens for repurposing.