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Made from durable and hard-wearing polyester produced from recycled plastic bottles, the coat is designed to last for at least a decade and can be completely recycled when worn out. The disadvantage of polyester is that it sheds microplastic when washed.  To try to counterbalance this issue, Filippa K promotes the use of The Guppy Friend Washing Bag. This reduces the number of microplastic fibres which are shed from friction during washing and prevents them from being released directly into the water system.\n\r\nThe coat is available in two styles which follow the classic male (Lucien) and female (Victoire) trench coat silhouettes. Only made in black, the coats are waterproof and lightweight and designed to be worn with layers to enable them to be suitable in both mild and cold weather. This versatility in use is a key part of their design, intended to help reduce the overconsumption of clothing.\r\n","physicalDescription":"Straight fit coat with a turn-down collar, side pockets and 4 buttons. \r\n\r\n\tDye - made in parternship with We aRe SpinDye®*  and resulted in 90% reduced chemical usage, 75%  reduced energy consumpion and a smaller carbon  footprint than typical dyeing methods. The method of  dyeing used also provides longer lasting vibrancy and  has a high resistance to UV light damage.\r\n\r\n\tThe coat is water resistant. This resistancy has been  created by using Organotex, which was developed by  OraganoClick*. This finish withstands a number of  washes and can be reapplied in spray form. The spray  is biodegradable, non-toxic and solvent-free.","artistMakerPerson":[],"artistMakerOrganisations":[{"name":{"text":"Filippa K","id":"AUTH352610"},"association":{"text":"made","id":"x28674"},"note":""}],"artistMakerPeople":[],"materials":[{"text":"polyester","id":"AAT14546"}],"techniques":[{"text":"sewing","id":"AAT257463"},{"text":"weaving","id":"AAT53642"}],"materialsAndTechniques":"100% recycled polyester, made from plastic bottles\r\n\r\nWoven in plain weave. Polyester buttons and thread. 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In 2015 they launched Front Runners, an experimental line which invests in research and development to create commercially viable garments with proven sustainability credentials. The relative success of these products is then used to inform the brand’s mainstream collections.  These coats are part of the Front Runners collection and were developed as part of a two-year research project ‘Circular Design Speeds,’ in collaboration with the University of Arts London and Mistra Future Fashion. 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