California based swimwear company, Tropi-Ties, has included some green alternatives this year in their 2008 swimwear collection, including a hemp/bamboo group and swimsuits that are hand printed on textiles made from recycled materials.
(PRWEB) September 16, 2007 -- This spring, Tropi-Ties Swimwear will be offering their eco-conscious collection of swimsuits and bikinis for women and teens. The 2008 collection includes the, "Environmentally Sound," group of swimsuits, made from a soft, stretch, hemp fabric, trimmed off in cotton fringe and bamboo accents. Sustainably grown hemp is one of the best renewable resources for textiles today, since it can be grown and harvested quickly and used in a myriad of ways.
"Gone are the days of hemp being associated with drugs and marijuana usage. That's a leftover perception that goes way back to the 1940s. The young people today are far better educated about it and realize that industrial hemp is a valuable agricultural crop that can be grown quickly, efficiently and made into a variety of high quality products. It's now perceived more as an eco-friendly resource." - Cindy Alpers, CEO of Tropi-Ties, Inc.
The styles from this group are made from a luxurious, stretch, hemp fabric that has a very soft and cozy feel; not at all what you would expect from this fiber, which in its earlier years was rough and scratchy. Some styles are set off with rings made from natural bamboo; harvested from managed, sustainable forests. All of the hemp swimsuits are also embellished with cotton fringe and tassels, making them a cute and fun eco-package.
Also, included in the collection are a group of hand printed swimsuits that are done on a fabric made from recycled products such as plastic bottles and other renewable resources. Again, the feel and texture of these fabrics is soft, yet durable enough to hold up to the rigors of water sports and sun. The poly based fabrics will also hold dyes very well, making them an excellent choice for swimsuit use.
"The swimwear industry has always gone for high performance fabrics that are great for wear and style, but not necessarily eco-friendly. Now we have an opportunity to use some of these recycled materials in high quality textiles. It only makes sense to reuse what we throw away." - Cindy Alpers
The Tropi-Ties 2008 Swimwear collection be in the stores and on their website starting in January 2008 and is now being shown to the fashion industry and their wholesale customers. For more information, to request samples, or a showing of the line, please contact Cindy Alpers at Tropi-Ties.
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