# Sustainable Airplane Blankets Emirates' ecoTHREAD Blankets are Made of Recycled Plastic Bottles By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-blankets References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/17/14294952/emirates-airline-recycled-plastic-bottle-blankets-ecothread) & [emirates](https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-introduces-sustainable-blankets-made-from-100-recycled-plastic-bottles) [Emirates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2), the famous luxury airline, recently introduced a new set of sheets called ecoTHREAD blankets for all of its long-haul flights. Without sacrificing the supple softness that its passengers expect, the new blankets are made out of 100 percent [recycled plastic bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ame). The ecoTHREAD blankets, which are available in Economy Class, are each made from 28 recycled bottles. Through a patented technological innovation, these bottles get turned into a fine thread that is then woven together to create the [warm blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripe-throw-blanket). This sustainable effort is part of a concerted push from Emirates to implement a green program. The airline already has on-board recycling for aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles and clean paper products (e.g. newspapers, magazines, and cardboard cartons). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Airline Products:** Opportunity to develop more eco-friendly products for airlines, such as blankets made from recycled materials like plastic bottles. - **Sustainable Manufacturing Processes:** Opportunity to adopt innovative manufacturing processes that allow for the creation of products from recycled materials, reducing waste and environmental impact. - **Green Initiatives in the Travel Industry:** Opportunity to implement green programs and initiatives in the travel industry to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aviation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the aviation industry to create more sustainable and eco-friendly products and processes. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the textile manufacturing industry to develop new techniques and materials for sustainable and recycled fabric production. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the hospitality industry to implement eco-friendly practices and products, such as sustainable bedding and amenities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Paper-Based Earbud Envelopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oman-air.md) - [Paper-Based Airline Amenity Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-amenity-kits.md) - [Luxurious Eco-Conscious Amenities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroflot-1.md) - [Airline-Branded Travel Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-3.md) - [Sustainable Hotel Brand Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marriott-down-alternative-eco-pillow.md) - [Sustainable Traveler Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-travel-towel.md) - [Sustainable Plush Comforters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-cotton-puff-comforter.md) - [Sustainable Yacht Crew Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-marine-suppliers.md)