Henri Lloyd working with The Green Blue

Flag02 February 2010

As part of Henri Lloyd's long term strategy to become a more environmentally sustainable company, Henri Lloyd is delighted to announce their new partnership with The Green Blue, the environment initiative of the Royal Yachting Association and the British Marine Federation.

The new partnership will see The Green Blue provide training to Henri Lloyd staff members on sustainable boating and advising Henri Lloyd on the latest energy saving technology and services.   The Green Blue staff and volunteers will be wearing Henri Lloyd’s technical clothing including the Blue Eco Jacket and Hi-Fit trousers.

Henri Lloyd recently launched the Blue Eco Range at METS, where it won two DAME Awards; the Clothing Category and Most Eco Friendly product. The Blue Eco Range which consists of a jacket and hi-fits trousers, are both recycled and recyclable, and are Henri Lloyd's first ever entirely sustainable sailing wear through its own Blue Eco 'infinite-loop' recycling system. Under the ‘infinite-loop’ system, customers can return worn-out Blue Eco products to Henri Lloyd for recycling. The recycled raw material is then converted into new, highly durable polyester fibres and engineered into fabric that is used for the manufacture of new Blue Eco products.

Jane Swan, Project Manager, from The Green Blue said, "We are delighted to see Henri Lloyd taking significant steps towards sustainability with the new ‘infinite loop’ recycling system and the Blue Eco range. We are also looking forward to working with them and doing what we can to help them save energy, water and cut waste in their offices and shops around the country."

Talking about the partnership Paul Strzelecki – Joint Chief Executive of Henri Lloyd said: "The launch of the Blue Eco range was Henri Lloyd's first step on a long journey to become a more environmentally friendly company. Therefore we are delighted to be working with The Green Blue as we take our important next steps, the advice that The Green Blue is able to provide us is invaluable, and will help us to provide our customers with more information about sustainable boating".