Timberland has unveiled a new sustainable collection in partnership with Thread International to make performance fabric. The collection comprises five styles of men's footwear, two bags and one T-shirt. Fibers are made from recycled plastic bottles from the streets and canals of Haiti. More than 1,300 locals collect the plastic bottles that are later transformed into Thread fabric. The shoes and boots feature uppers in Thread fabric which are made with 50 percent post-consumer recycled PET and a 50 percent recycled PET mesh lining, and a durable outsole made of 15 percent recycled rubber. The T-shirt is made with 50 percent Thread fabric and 50 percent reclaimed cotton from fabric scraps. Finally, the duffel bag and backpack are made with Thread fabric and waterproof leather trims. The Timberland X Thread collection builds upon previous collaborations. Last year, Timberland and Thread partnered on a targeted effort to tackle child labour and environmental hazards in Haiti's global supply chains.

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