# Upcycled Eco Childrenswear Petite Marin's Eco Kids' Clothes Are Made from Old Menswear Items By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-02-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-kids-clothes References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-fashion/petite-marin-repurposes-mens-dress-shirts-beautiful-and-durable-childrens-clothes.html) & [petitemarin](http://www.petitemarin.com/) Valuing local production, quality fabrics and a kind attitude towards the environment, Petite Marin makes eco kids' clothes. The company was started by two moms in California, who were disappointed by the lack of high-quality garments that were available on the market for their young ones. The quality fabric that Petite Marin uses for its garments is actually sourced from used menswear items, such as shirts—if a fabric is good enough quality for a grown man, it's bound to be suitable for kids as well. Rather than being laden with bold graphics and cutesy prints, the garments have sophisticated looks for young boys and girls. As well as giving new life to fabrics that are already out there, Petite Marin prevents there from being a need for more cotton to be grown. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Childrenswear:** The trend of creating children's clothing from upcycled materials provides an opportunity for innovative companies to reduce waste and promote sustainability. - **Local Production:** The trend of valuing local production in the fashion industry allows for the development of disruptive innovations that support regional economies and reduce carbon footprint. - **Sophisticated Kids' Fashion:** The trend of offering sophisticated looks for children's fashion presents an opportunity for companies to cater to parents seeking high-quality and stylish garments for their young ones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the potential to embrace upcycled materials and innovative manufacturing processes to create sustainable and eco-friendly children's clothing. - **Textile Recycling:** The textile recycling industry can play a crucial role in sourcing and processing used menswear items for upcycled children's clothing, contributing to a circular fashion economy. - **Ethical Consumer Goods:** The ethical consumer goods industry can capitalize on the demand for high-quality, environmentally-friendly children's clothing by offering upcycled options that align with conscious consumer values. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Kids Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidly.md) - [Surplus Fabric Childrenswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry.md) - [Sustainable Dog Clothes Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-passion.md) - [Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthytweens.md) - [Hypoallergenic Children's Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crann-organic.md) - [Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-kids-brand.md) - [Sustainable Yacht Crew Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-marine-suppliers.md) - [Sustainable Back-to-School Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-threads.md) - [Circular Children's Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zara-1.md)