ECOALF is a Spanish brand that has been making waves in the fashion industry for the past 12 years. I first discovered them through the mother of my best friend—big thanks to Mrs. A! Founded by Javier Goyeneche and named after his son, ECOALF is a true leader in sustainable fashion.
What sets them apart is their incredible commitment to recycling on a massive scale. ECOALF transforms all kinds of materials into high-quality fashion, from classic cotton and nylon to more unconventional resources like tires and fishing nets. Their innovation in repurposing materials is truly unmatched.
The vision of the founder has always been clear:
“I wanted to create a truly sustainable fashion brand, and I believed the most sustainable thing to do was to stop using natural resources in a careless way, ensuring they’re preserved for the next generation. Recycling is the solution—if we were capable of creating a new generation of recycled products with the same quality and design as the best non-recycled ones.”
ECOALF’s mission isn’t just about creating stylish clothing—it’s about creating a sustainable future for the planet. With their commitment to using recycled materials, they’re proving that sustainability and high-quality design can go hand in hand.
There’s so much more to discuss, but I think this short video they made for their 10th anniversary sums it up perfectly.
SHORTCUT:
WHY?
For many reasons, which you can see above and explore further on their website, I want to acknowledge their commitment to saving the oceans—efforts that involve thousands of fishermen around the world who help clean them up.
FOR WHOM?
Anyone who would typically invest in high-quality, aesthetically pleasing clothing.
HOW MUCH?
Their ECOALF 1.0 product line has the lowest impact on environment:
€65 — small purse, €715 — the most expensive jacket
WOMEN/ MEN/ KIDS/ Their regular items range from €35 for a kid’s shirt to €539.90 for their most expensive jacket.
WHERE?
These days everywhere at online retailers. The very first store is in Madrid. What follows are: Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Tokyo, Valencia, Bilbao, Malaga, Pamplona, Gijón, Santander, A Coruna, Vigo and Torino.
A SHOUTOUT TO THE IMAGE AUTHOR:
