Why sustainable workwear is becoming increasingly important

More and more organizations want to not only present themselves professionally but also reduce their CO₂ footprint and contribute to a circular economy. Sustainable workwear plays an important role in this:

• Less textile waste through reuse, recycling, and upcycling
• Better quality and longer lifespan of garments
• Circular solutions for old workwear
• Local production in the Netherlands with short lines
• Transparent and ethical working method throughout the chain

Sustainable corporate clothing is no longer a “nice to have,” but a logical step within your sustainability policy and employer branding.

Recycling corporate clothing: what can really be done?

Many organizations wonder if corporate clothing can really be recycled. The short answer: yes, but it strongly depends on the type of material, the blend ratio, and the condition of the clothing.

Atelier Jungles assists in collecting and sorting old corporate clothing. From there, we roughly work with three routes:

1. Reuse (if responsible)

Clothing that is still in good condition can sometimes be reused internally. Think of new employees or temporary positions. This is the most accessible step: you extend the lifespan without additional production.

2. Recycling

Depending on the fibers, textiles can be recycled into new raw materials, such as fibers for yarn or filling. This works particularly well for larger, homogeneous streams like cotton or certain polyester blends.

3. Upcycling (most visible and impactful)

In upcycling, we transform old corporate clothing into new products or even entirely new corporate clothing. Logos, colors, and recognizable details can remain visible, allowing the story of your organization to be reflected in the new product.

Examples include bags, laptop sleeves, aprons, interior items, or limited edition merchandise. This is often the most sustainable and communicatively strong route.

Upcycling as a circular solution

Upcycling prevents waste and reduces the demand for new raw materials. At Atelier Jungles, we use leftover materials, old corporate clothing, or production remnants to create new items that fit your brand identity.

This results in:

• less textile waste and lower CO₂ emissions
• products with a strong, circular story
• visible fulfillment of sustainability and UPV goals

Looking for concrete examples? Check out our page textile upcycling and circular merchandise.

Sustainable custom corporate clothing, made in The Hague

We develop new corporate clothing in our own workshop in The Hague. This means:

• a short, transparent chain with direct contact
• reliable quality and consistent finishing
• fair working conditions
• quick alignment, adjustments, and lead times

We design and produce workwear completely tailored for, among others:

• hospitality and hospitality
• retail and concept stores
• events and festivals
• impact-driven brands and organizations

In doing so, we consider fit, materials, colors, branding, and practical details such as pockets, closures, and washability.

Why choose Atelier Jungles

Atelier Jungles is not a standard supplier, but a partner that thinks along about content and impact. We distinguish ourselves by:

• specialization in sustainable and circular workwear
• experience with upcycling old workwear and textile streams
• local, ethical production in the Netherlands
• support for collection, recycling, and UPV-related questions

This is how we connect aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability in one concrete process.

Want to know more or start a process

Do you want to give existing workwear a second life or have new sustainable workwear developed? Check out our service page sustainable workwear or contact us for a non-binding conversation about the possibilities for your organization.

You can reach us via the contact page or directly at hello@atelierjungles.com.