Treeanies were the very first products NIKIN launched. Since the first delivery, we've been searching for the perfect material. It had to be fluffy, durable, and vegan. Back in 2018, we reported on our high standards for the Treeanie material. Now, with Polylana® , we've found a material that meets all our criteria.
Polyester and recycled PET
Polylana® is a sustainable synthetic fiber that's environmentally friendly. The fiber is made from polyester pellets and recycled PET chips. Polylana® can be combined with various other materials for optimal use. For our Treeanies, we use a blend of Polylana® and cotton because it's the best choice for beanies.
Thrifty Polylana ®
Polylana ® requires significantly fewer resources than other synthetic fibers. This is one of the main reasons why the new Treeanies are made from Polylana ® . Key facts at a glance:
- 76% less energy consumption
- 85% less water consumption
- 76% less waste
- 19% less CO2
- 32% fewer microfibers released
- Polylana ® is 100% recyclable
Less waste
In addition to the new material, the cut of the ribbed Treeanies is also changing. These Treeanies are now made from a single piece, producing no cutting waste. This is our way of doing our part to reduce waste.
Long search for a suitable material
For approximately three years, the NIKIN product team searched for a suitable and innovative material for our Treeanies. In our search for an alternative, we tested the following materials:
- Recycled jeans: Unfortunately, the Treeanies made from recycled jeans lost their shape too quickly and didn't keep the ears warm enough. Additionally, they were extremely difficult to work with.
- Recycled polyester blended with cotton: This blend worked slightly better than recycled denim, but still didn't meet our requirements. These Treeanies also lost their shape too quickly.
- Bamboo viscose: This test was very promising at first, but ultimately the material didn't meet our requirements. While the Treeanies were comfortable and very warm, they lost their shape after just the first wear.
Soon all Treeanies from Polylana ®
Previously, NIKIN offered Treeanies made of acrylic, recycled cotton, and recycled PET material. Throwing these products away now would be unsustainable. Therefore, they will remain available in our online shop until they are sold out. However, they will not be reordered. Accordingly, only Treeanies made of Polylana ® will be available in the future. The new Treeanies are made from a blend of Polylana ® , cotton, and, depending on the color, a small amount of acrylic.
