You’ve seen the headlines.
“Made from plastic bottles.”
“Eco-friendly polyester.”
“Saving the planet.”
But here’s the thing no one tells you:
Recycled polyester is still plastic.
Is Recycled Polyester Really Sustainable?
Let’s break it down. Recycled polyester (often called rPET) sounds like a win. It keeps plastic bottles out of landfills - great. But:
- It still sheds microplastics into our oceans every time it’s washed.
- It can’t be recycled again, it’s a one-and-done material.
- And it takes a ton of energy and chemicals to turn bottles into fabric.
That’s not a circular solution. That’s downcycling.
If you dig a little deeper (yes, go ahead and Google it), you’ll find this isn’t greenwashing, it’s just the truth.
What Actually Helps the Planet?
Organic cotton.
At Cream Collection, we use 100% certified organic cotton in all our aprons and uniforms. That means:
- No toxic chemicals in the soil
- No plastic in your wash
- No polluting microfibres in our waterways
- And yes, it breaks down naturally
It’s breathable, beautiful, and better for people and the planet.
The Most Sustainable Uniform Is the One That Lasts
And we don’t stop there. Every Cream Collection product comes with free lifetime stitching repairs. Because real sustainability isn’t just about the fabric, it’s about how long you keep wearing it.
Cheap polyester falls apart. Ours doesn’t.