Swiss company Freitag is introducing 100 per cent compostable five-pocket jeans in the market. This part of Freitag’s F-ABRIC collection the line of rivet-less denim twill jeans is made with sustainably produced fiber grown in Europe and tested at Freitag’s factory. It has 81per cent linen and 19 per cent hemp. The denim is cotton-free. The jeans contain neither rivets nor nylon thread.
The inaugural silhouette is composed with a smooth blend of denim twill, has been stitched using a proprietary sustainable thread (81 per cent linen and 19 per cent true hemp). The denim is cut in a standard five-pocket fit, but features removable buttons that can be replaced as the denim ages. Once the metal buttons are removed, the jeans are compostable, including its herringbone lining and the logo label.
The men’s line is available and women’s range will appear shortly. Jeans are available in dark blue and black and feature selvage and lap seams to protect heavy wear areas. The moisture- and thermo-regulating, antibacterial and anti-synthetic fibers make the denim comfortable to wear. It contains no harmful substances.
These compostable jeans are part of Freitag’s biodegradable collection. The collection has T-shirts, work shirts and pants and jumper dresses. Freitag is best known for its heavy duty bags and accessories.
www.freitag.ch/fabric/biodegradabledenim
