Made with
the Earth in mind™
Our journey has just begun
It all started with
our fabric
Nylon regeneration from fishing nets
Orso was created on a mission to reduce waste in the fashion industry and utilize existing plastic waste to create the most comfortable and durable clothes available.
When looking into which raw materials we should use, our eyes immediately turned to marine plastic. After learning that lost and discarded fishing gear accounts for at least 10% of total ocean plastic waste, we knew it was time to turn that trash into treasure.
We aspire to build a brand that is socially accountable and trusted, ensuring that every piece of clothing you wear has a net positive impact on the environment and makes you feel good inside and out. Learn more about our process down below.
Our Promises
Put You First
We know you won’t try products that don’t suit you. That’s why we put comfort, practicality and style at the forefront of our designs.
Create Change
We do everything differently and purposefully by using elevated recycled materials of the highest quality for all our products.
Break Limits
We carefully design our clothes to fit and support you on your personal growth journey, no matter your starting line.
Stay Humble
We remind ourselves to not take anything for granted. We listen to you and are grateful for every opportunity for growth
How do you transform
fishing nets into fabric?
From the Ocean to Your Wardrobe
The Journey of Recycled Nylon
STEP 1: COLLECTION
Discarded fishing nets are first collected in coastal communities in Vietnam, India and Indonesia. By repurposing discarded fishing nets, we actively help restore our ecosystems and significantly reduce ocean pollution. The less abandoned fishing gear in the ocean, the more animals can swim freely
STEP 2: REGENERATION
The collected fishing nets are then cleaned, deconstructed, and turned into 100% recycled nylon pellets. Recycling the nylon allows us to reduce our water usage by up to 90% when compared to regular nylon. This process produces up to 58% less carbon emissions as well.
STEP 3: EXTRUSION
Recycled nylon pellets are extruded and spun into nylon threads. These fibers are not only just as good as the ones made from raw nylon, they are stronger, softer and more flexible than polyester. This way, you can choose sustainability without sacrificing on performance.
STEP 4: WEAVING
The nylon threads are then woven into the durable fabrics thatmake up our clothing. Our ultra-soft and lightweight SeaButter™fabric provides the ultimate comfortable fit while our thicker andmore compressive SeaStorm™ fabric supports you through highimpact activities.
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We stay sustainable and ethical at
Every Single Step.
Ethical workplace
Sustainable materials
No harmful substances
HARMONIOUSLY CRAFTED
All of our products are manufactured in WRAP-certified factories in Vietnam. This means every worker has access to a safe and healthy workplace respectful of local laws and regulations, as well as internationally recognized standards. Thus, our facilities abide by all of WRAP’s 12 principles, such as the prohibition of child labor, harassment, abuse, and discrimination.
WELLNESS TEXTILES
All our textile partners adhere to the OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100. This certification tests every thread of our fabric to ensure it is free from substances harmful to humans and animals. Rest assured, you can wear our clothing from morning to night without worrying about your health
CONSCIOUS UPCYCLING
Our clothing is crafted from recycled nylon sourced from old fishing nets. The Global Recycled Standard verifies the content of our recycled materials, as well as good social, environmental, and chemical production practices. What this means for you is that by purchasing from Orso, you are choosing fabrics that reduce harm to humans and nature, from the moment the materials are recycled to when you purchase our final products.
VAST HORIZON
Orso is a proud partner of CleanHub, whose technology monitors plastic waste from collection to recycling. This ensures full transparency as we share our progress in the combat against ocean pollution all over the world. We want to express our gratitude for the amazing work they accomplish and your role in making this partnership possible.
This is what we have done.
What’s next?
Sustainability Milestones
