# Recycled Launderable Tuxes Cintas Corp's Washable Tuxedo is Incredibly Eco-Friendly By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washable-tuxedo References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/01/washable-tuxedo.html) & [americanlaundrynews](http://www.americanlaundrynews.com/article.cfm?articleID=18448) Until now, men around the world had to get their special suits dry-cleaned instead of laundering them themselves, but thanks to the washable tuxedo, that might all change. Considering how long the tux has been around, I'm surprised it took this long to create a machine-washable version. Developed by Cintas Corp., the washable tuxedo is also eco-friendly, as it's made partially from recycled plastic bottles. It won the IHMRS Editors’ Choice Award for Green Guest Amenities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Washable Tuxedos:** The trend of creating machine-washable tuxedos presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the menswear industry, allowing for easy cleaning and maintenance. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The trend of using recycled materials in fashion, such as converting plastic bottles into fabric for tuxedos, opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in sustainable clothing production. - **Green Guest Amenities:** The trend of incorporating environmentally-friendly products, like washable tuxedos, in hospitality industries creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable guest amenities. ### Where This Applies - **Menswear:** The menswear industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating the concept of washable tuxedos, offering convenience and sustainability to consumers. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the potential for disruptive innovation by embracing eco-friendly practices and materials, such as incorporating recycled plastic bottles into clothing. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage disruptive innovation by adopting green guest amenities, like washable tuxedos, to enhance their sustainability initiatives and attract environmentally-conscious customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie.md) - [Machine-Washable Cashmere Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-cashmere-collection.md) - [Sustainable Stonewashed Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guess-airwash.md) - [Sustainable Yacht Crew Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-marine-suppliers.md) - [Recycled Hotel Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperform-hanger.md) - [Online Tuxedo Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generation-tux-1.md) - [100% Recyclable Lab Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclable-lab-coat.md) - [Long-Lasting Reusable Cloths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swish-cloths.md) - [Handheld Garment Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-dry-cleaner.md)