REPREVE®: Protecting Our Oceans, Powering Performance

Emilia Renshaw

At Henri-Lloyd, our story has always been shaped by the sea. For over six decades, we’ve designed pioneering sailing apparel to protect sailors from the elements. Today, that responsibility extends beyond performance on the water - it’s about safeguarding the oceans themselves.

That’s why we use REPREVE® , the world’s leading brand of recycled performance fibre. Made traceably from plastic bottles including those collected within 50 km of coastal areas lacking formal recycling systems - REPREVE® helps prevent ocean-bound plastic from reaching the water, while transforming waste into fibres built for performance.

To date, more than 40 billion bottles have been diverted from landfills and coastlines through REPREVE’s work, creating a scalable solution that keeps resources in circulation and supports cleaner seas for future generations of sailors.

Turning Ocean-Bound Plastic into Performance

Every sailor knows the ocean is both powerful and fragile. REPREVE® Our Ocean® insulation addresses one of the greatest threats to its health: plastic pollution. By sourcing bottles from vulnerable coastal communities without waste management infrastructure, REPREVE stops plastic before it reaches the waterline.

Collected where it matters most – within 50 km of coastlines at risk of plastic pollution.

Certified and transparent – independently verified by OceanCycle® and embedded with FiberPrint® technology for full traceability.

Engineered for performance – durable insulation and fibres designed with moisture management, water repellence, and lasting comfort.

Supporting circularity – transforming waste into high-value materials, trusted across industries worldwide.

The Journey: From Coastline to Crew-Ready

Coastal Collection
Plastic bottles are collected from at-risk shoreline communities, preventing waste from entering the sea we all depend on.

Certification & Cleaning
Bottles are verified by OceanCycle®, then cleaned and shredded into recycled flake.

Resin with Responsibility
The flake is melted into resin, embedded with FiberPrint® technology to ensure traceability from source to final fibre.

Sustainability Without Compromise

For Henri-Lloyd, protecting the ocean goes hand in hand with protecting the sailor. REPREVE® fibres deliver the same high standards of insulation and durability we demand, while helping us honour our responsibility to the sea.

Lightweight warmth without bulk

Moisture and odour control for active use

Water repellence for coastal conditions

Durability for gear that lasts season after season

Henri-Lloyd Products Built with REPREVE®

Different jackets demand different levels of insulation. The “g” rating you see in our products refers to the gram weight per square metre (gsm) of insulation. Simply put, the higher the number, the warmer and more insulating the garment. Lower weights are lighter and designed for layering or milder conditions, while higher weights are engineered for colder, harsher environments where maximum warmth is essential.

Here’s how we’ve applied REPREVE® across our AW25 products:

Navigator Parka – 400g REPREVE® 100% recycled PET insulation
Our warmest jacket, built for extreme cold and maximum protection.

Consort RWR Jacket – 250g REPREVE® recycled PET loose fill insulation
Mid-to-heavy weight warmth, ideal for cold conditions with added technical performance.

Bergen Hooded Jacket – 180g REPREVE® recycled PET insulation
Balanced insulation for colder weather, designed to keep you warm while maintaining mobility.

Bergen Gilet – 180g REPREVE® recycled PET insulation
Versatile mid-layer warmth without sleeves, perfect for layering or active use.

Consort Original – 100g REPREVE® recycled PET fill insulation
Lightweight warmth, versatile for milder conditions or as part of a layering system.

Gennaker Quarter Zip Crew – 20g REPREVE® recycled PET sheet insulation
Minimal insulation for lightweight layering, adding comfort without bulk.

Each insulation weight is carefully chosen to balance warmth, mobility, and intended use - ensuring every jacket delivers performance where and when you need it most.

Sailing Towards a Cleaner Future

As a brand born on the water, our connection to the ocean is more than inspiration - it’s a responsibility. By working with REPREVE®, we are helping to protect coastlines, support vulnerable communities, and ensure the sea remains a place of adventure for generations to come.

Because when performance meets responsibility, we can chart a better course - for the sailor, and for the sea.