Pangaia is a new lifestyle brand that focuses on sustainability and it recently expanded its portfolio with the release of the new Sakura Dye T-Shirt. The minimalist shirt is made using non-toxic dyes that were derived from food waste, plants, fruits, and vegetables.
One notable ingredient used to make the die is Japanese sakura cherry blossoms, a tree that blooms once a year. The petals used are ones rejected by tea manufacturers in Nagoya, Japan and have been gathered from the ground ensuring that the trees are not harmed.
Pangaia will donate 1% from all purchases to 5 Gyres -- a nonprofit organization that seeks to end the global health crisis caused by pollution through education, science, art, and adventure.
Ultra-Sustainable Unisex Tees
Minimalist Brand Pangaia Launched the First Sakura Dye T-Shirt
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Fashion - The trend of using eco-friendly materials for fashion design and reducing waste in the production process presents an opportunity for disruption in the fashion industry.
2. Upcycling and Food Waste Reuse - The trend of using food waste and other sustainable materials for clothing production offers opportunities for upcycling and reuse, which could disrupt the textile and agriculture industries.
3. Eco-friendly Dyeing - The trend of using non-toxic and plant-based dyes for clothing production presents an opportunity for disruption in the textile industry, especially in dye manufacturing and development.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has the opportunity to disrupt its traditional production and materials sourcing methods by adopting sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
2. Textile - The textile industry has the opportunity to innovate the traditional dyeing process by developing non-toxic and plant-based options, which could disrupt the chemical dye industry.
3. Agriculture - The agriculture industry could disrupt its traditional waste and byproduct management systems by identifying sustainable and profitable reuse options, such as producing materials for clothing and textiles.