Royal Enfield launches riding jacket made from recycled plastic

TusharK · 14th August 2023, 14:13

Royal Enfield has launched a new riding jacket made from recycled materials. The Streetwind Eco is a mesh jacket that is available in three colours and is priced at Rs 5,950.

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According to the company, the Streetwind Eco jacket is made entirely from recycled materials. It takes 75 plastic bottles to make one jacket. Royal Enfield has made over 5,400 such jackets, which amounts to 4.1 lakh plastic bottles.

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The Streetwind Eco comes with Ergo Pro Tech CE level 2 armour that includes shoulder and elbow guards. According to the company, the shell, mesh fabric and Cordura are also recycled.

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The Streetwind Eco is currently available on Royal Enfield's official website.

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vinya_jag · 15th August 2023, 19:52

It is Great that it doesn't have any Brand labels on it. Some of their designs are really good, but have a "Royal Enfield" label all over it.
So, I had to go for a "Yamaha" jacket for my R15, and there are very few options to choose from, and yet has some labelling around it
https://shop.yamaha-motor-india.com/...-riding-jacket

aviator1101 · 15th August 2023, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by TusharK

Royal Enfield has launched a new riding jacket made from recycled materials. The Streetwind Eco is a mesh jacket that is available in three colours and is priced at Rs 5,950.

Some time back, RE was importing and selling jackets and gloves from a manufacturer based in Sialkot, Pakistan.

Worth checking whether these are indigenous products or otherwise.

sriniadk · 16th August 2023, 00:52

Thats a very good intiative from Royal enfield . I will definitely try out the same from their merchandise . I am currently using the Ryonx brand.

Theron_blr · 16th August 2023, 08:42

My biggest concern about such reuse and plastic product it its impact on health. Studies have shown Polyester is harmful to men. In such an environment, how safe would it be to use recycled plastic,which is a known endocrine-disruptor. Iknow the intention might be noble and get good marketign credit... andit may even be safe in terms of its protetiveness.

But such produccts are a big red flag for their potential health impact by just wearing them.

(mod please delete link if not permissible )
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8279095/

Does this worry others too?

14th August 2023, 14:13	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 6,621 Thanked: 58,241 Times	Royal Enfield launches riding jacket made from recycled plastic Royal Enfield has launched a new riding jacket made from recycled materials. The Streetwind Eco is a mesh jacket that is available in three colours and is priced at Rs 5,950. According to the company, the Streetwind Eco jacket is made entirely from recycled materials. It takes 75 plastic bottles to make one jacket. Royal Enfield has made over 5,400 such jackets, which amounts to 4.1 lakh plastic bottles. The Streetwind Eco comes with Ergo Pro Tech CE level 2 armour that includes shoulder and elbow guards. According to the company, the shell, mesh fabric and Cordura are also recycled. The Streetwind Eco is currently available on Royal Enfield's official website. Link to Team-BHP News
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15th August 2023, 19:52	#2
vinya_jag BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 628 Thanked: 1,284 Times	Re: Royal Enfield launches riding jacket made from recycled plastic It is Great that it doesn't have any Brand labels on it. Some of their designs are really good, but have a "Royal Enfield" label all over it. So, I had to go for a "Yamaha" jacket for my R15, and there are very few options to choose from, and yet has some labelling around it https://shop.yamaha-motor-india.com/...-riding-jacket
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16th August 2023, 00:52	#4
sriniadk BHPian Join Date: May 2023 Location: Trichy, Vizag Posts: 53 Thanked: 240 Times View My Garage	Re: Royal Enfield launches riding jacket made from recycled plastic Thats a very good intiative from Royal enfield . I will definitely try out the same from their merchandise . I am currently using the Ryonx brand.
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16th August 2023, 08:42	#5
Theron_blr Newbie Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 18 Thanked: 20 Times	Re: Royal Enfield launches riding jacket made from recycled plastic My biggest concern about such reuse and plastic product it its impact on health. Studies have shown Polyester is harmful to men. In such an environment, how safe would it be to use recycled plastic,which is a known endocrine-disruptor. Iknow the intention might be noble and get good marketign credit... andit may even be safe in terms of its protetiveness. But such produccts are a big red flag for their potential health impact by just wearing them. (mod please delete link if not permissible ) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8279095/ Does this worry others too?
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