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marle217 t1_itr3p8a wrote

Other than being made of recycled materials, it doesn't seem that different than other wireless bras. Many wireless bras have stretch to accommodate multiple cup sizes. Also, some of the models on their website look like they would be higher than a C in a properly fitted bra, but if you're just looking for something elastic to cover you without a perfect fit there's already plenty of cheaper options.

I'm also skeptical of whether the recycled materials claim is really that much better. The article and website don't go into it, but how much of bra is recycled? From what? What's the carbon footprint of manufacturing it that way versus another way? Can the bra be recycled when you're done with it?

My impression is that this is just marketing hype.

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DutchTechJunkie OP t1_itqr692 wrote

The fashion industry uses huge amounts of resources. This is not helped by the popularity of fast fashion, which shortens the lifespan of garments. The Belgian start-up Arkai is trying to reverse the trend. A new bra aimed at young girls is made of recycled materials. More importantly, it is adjustable, prolonging its useful life.

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mrgreyeyes t1_itqunrj wrote

Now I'm older and don't care for fashion shit, I just buy good quality clothes that last a while. Luckily nice men's fashion doesn't need to get updated so often. Good fitting jeans and a good fitting black tshit is more then enough.

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callmesnake13 t1_itqygqv wrote

My great revelation of the last few years is to spend three times more on something that lasts ten times longer. Without giving them free advertising, a great example of this is the old UK-based coat company that will repair any aspect of the coat for a nominal fee for the rest of its life.

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aircooledJenkins t1_itsg1ii wrote

It's legitimately cheaper.

https://i.imgur.com/S2Xr3kl.png

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callmesnake13 t1_itsgsky wrote

The story of my three knockoff Eames chairs

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halofreak7777 t1_ittnbzk wrote

Nice office chairs are worth their price. The $80 chair lasts for like a year. $150-$200 bumps up to like 2, maybe 3 years. Not much better than $80 at a per year cost. The $1k office chair? I'm not sure on the upper limit, but you can buy a decade old one that basically looks like new for $400.

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RichBitchDress t1_itr70v9 wrote

As a boob haver. Bralettes and sports bras already exist. Stretchy material IS NOT NEW.

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chasonreddit t1_itsyl2q wrote

Congratulations. A marketing puff piece at it's best.

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Mr-Korv t1_itvj5fs wrote

That picture is weird. Don't encourage kids to take selfies in their underwear out in public.

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FuturologyBot t1_itqwel4 wrote

The following submission statement was provided by /u/DutchTechJunkie:

The fashion industry uses huge amounts of resources. This is not helped by the popularity of fast fashion, which shortens the lifespan of garments. The Belgian start-up Arkai is trying to reverse the trend. A new bra aimed at young girls is made of recycled materials. More importantly, it is adjustable, prolonging its useful life.

Please reply to OP's comment here: https://old.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/yd9j1t/slow_fashion_sustainable_bra_made_of_recycled/itqr692/

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0xB0BAFE77 t1_itrsv0z wrote

Didn't they establish back in 2013 that bras are, for the most part, unnecessary?
It was a big study in France that went on for multiple years and the end conclusion is that bras aren't great.

But then how could Victoria Secret charge you $30 for $3 worth of fabric?

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Dolleste t1_itv08w1 wrote

I thought so too. I haven't w9rn one over a year and never plan on wearing one unless it's for fashion reasons, as in playing dress up.

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