Plastic Intervention with rPET

Plastic waste isn’t just an eyesore; it’s a physiological hazard.

With over 400 million tons of plastic produced globally each year, the accumulation of microplastics in the human body has shifted from an environmental theory to a documented public health concern.

As healthcare professionals, you understand that prevention is the best medicine. At Mediclo, we apply that same logic to our fabric. By pivoting to recycled polyester (rPET), we are fundamentally reducing the energy profile and biological impact of your uniform.

The Molecular Advantage

The beauty of rPET lies in its chemistry. On a molecular level, recycled polyester is identical to virgin polyester. It offers the same high-tenacity durability and moisture-wicking performance you depend on, but with a significantly lighter footprint.

• Energy Reduction: Producing rPET is a high-efficiency process, requiring approximately 33% to 53% less energy than the extraction and refinement of virgin petroleum-based polyester.

• Carbon Mitigation: By bypassing the need for new crude oil, choosing recycled fibers can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 50% compared to conventional production pathways.

• Active Waste Diversion: Every set of Mediclo scrubs acts as a physical intervention, diverting approximately 14 to 20 post-consumer plastic bottles from our oceans and landfills.

We don't believe in the "sustainability tax"

The idea that you have to sacrifice performance to be ethical. We use textile science to ensure you have both. When you wear Mediclo, you’re wearing a solution that is technically superior to "cheap" synthetics and ethically aligned with your mission to protect life.

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4. Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) (2020). Life Cycle Inventory Analysis of Plastic Material Production and Postconsumer Recycling. Prepared by Franklin Associates.

5. Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). Higg Material Sustainability Index (MSI).

6. Textile Exchange (2023). Preferred Fiber & Materials Market Report