RECYCLED MATERIALS AT LONGCHAMP
Longchamp makes use of various initiatives in reducing its impact on the environment.
Since 2019, Longchamp has launched several product lines using recycled materials.
LONGCHAMP EYEWEAR, AN EFFORT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY WITH PLANT-BASED RESIN
Some of the key frames of the Longchamp Eyewear Collection are made with plant-based resin. Plant-Based Resin is made from castor-bean oil, a cleaner alternative to standard petroleum-based plastics.
Throughout its portfolio, Longchamp is introducing lightweight and durable quality frames made with at least 45% plant-based resin. The process begins when the castor plants are harvested for their beans. Oil is pressed from the beans and turned into pellets which are melted and injected into eyewear frames.
MY PLIAGE SIGNATURE SINCE 2019
Unique to Longchamp, this design masterfully combines creativity, technological innovation and recycled material.
The body of the bag and the strap are both made from recycled polyester. For each model, there is an equivalent number of recycled plastic bottles (10 bottles for the smallest models and 24 bottles for the largest). Similarly, the sublimation letter printing process requires no water consumption, which is unusual in the industry.
IS LONGCHAMP COMMITTED TO PURSUING INNOVATION?
One of the founding values of the brand is seeking solutions through innovation and design. The first Longchamp product ā the leather-covered pipe ā was an innovation in itself, and it was the original casing that made it a success. Every day, Longchamp staff test, optimise and develop new and inventive projects. These efforts are now geared towards research into processes and raw materials that can help minimise productsā ecological impact.
