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Made with
the Earth in mind™

Our journey has just begun

It all started with
our fabric

Nylon regeneration from fishing nets

Orso was created on a mission to reduce waste in the fashion industry and utilize existing plastic waste to create the most comfortable and durable clothes available.

When looking into which raw materials we should use, our eyes immediately turned to marine plastic. After learning that lost and discarded fishing gear accounts for at least 10% of total ocean plastic waste, we knew it was time to turn that trash into treasure.

We aspire to build a brand that is socially accountable and trusted, ensuring that every piece of clothing you wear has a net positive impact on the environment and makes you feel good inside and out. Learn more about our process down below.

How do you transform
fishing nets into fabric?

From the Ocean to Your Wardrobe

The Journey of Recycled Nylon

STEP 1: COLLECTION

Discarded fishing nets are first collected in coastal communities in Vietnam, India and Indonesia. By repurposing discarded fishing nets, we actively help restore our ecosystems and significantly reduce ocean pollution. The less abandoned fishing gear in the ocean, the more animals can swim freely

STEP 2: REGENERATION

The collected fishing nets are then cleaned, deconstructed, and turned into 100% recycled nylon pellets. Recycling the nylon allows us to reduce our water usage by up to 90% when compared to regular nylon. This process produces up to 58% less carbon emissions as well.

STEP 3: EXTRUSION

Recycled nylon pellets are extruded and spun into nylon threads. These fibers are not only just as good as the ones made from raw nylon, they are stronger, softer and more flexible than polyester. This way, you can choose sustainability without sacrificing on performance.

STEP 4: WEAVING

The nylon threads are then woven into the durable fabrics thatmake up our clothing. Our ultra-soft and lightweight SeaButter™fabric provides the ultimate comfortable fit while our thicker andmore compressive SeaStorm™ fabric supports you through highimpact activities.

This is what we have done.

What’s next?

Sustainability Milestones