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Arvin Goods x Recover Socks, Sneaker Heads, Wide Angle Runners Art, Investment in Next Gen Materials, Justin on TDC NPR, The Take Back Bag
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Arvin News
Happy Sunday!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. We don’t make the kitschy holiday socks you may be looking for today, but tomorrow you can go back to the best ones you can buy, ours.
As we continue to celebrate the strides we've made with our latest collection using Recover Fiber, we want to share again why this range is not just another assortment of socks. Released a few weeks ago, this collection represents the heart of Arvin Goods' commitment to materials and quality. Crafted in Portugal, each pair embodies our dedication to blending traditional craftsmanship with forward-thinking responsibility.
Why do we believe so deeply in this material and this partnership? It's simple. Recover Fiber is at the vanguard of low-impact materials, significantly reducing our environmental footprint through minimized water usage, energy consumption, and waste production. This isn't just about creating eco-friendly products; it's about pioneering a movement towards a more sustainable fashion industry.
Our journey with Recover in Spain and the skilled artisans in Portugal has been one of discovery, innovation, and passion. Portugal, with its deep history of textile craftsmanship, ensures that every pair of socks meets the highest standards of quality and comfort. This collection is a living example of our belief in ethical manufacturing and the importance of supporting communities that share our values.
This week, we want to remind you of the impact your choices can have. By choosing Arvin Goods, you're not only opting for superior comfort and durability but also supporting a move towards a better industry. These socks are a testament to what we can achieve when we prioritize people and planet.
Thank you for being part of this journey and for believing in Arvin Goods.
Hope you enjoy today’s Clean Up. We would love to hear from you. Comment here on substack hit us on social, or email us at info@arvingoods.com. Have a great week. Cheers,
Team AG ✌️🧦
Stories Of The Week…
Fashion
5 elite sneakerheads predict the next big Samba - GQ
The Adidas Samba has had a moment – and it’s ongoing. Just last week, the brand made a permanent fixture of the Millennium, a throwback that was first shuttered in 2009. They're still on the feet of every other famous and non-famous guy (Austin Butler, Robert Pattinson, 50 per cent of your social circle). But with the fandom spanning from the ‘I think I like this little life’ TikTok girlies to the Carharrt die-hards, are people gonna be over it soon? Maybe.
But word in the sneakerverse is that the Samba is soon to make way for the next big thing. Will it be a resurgence of an archival silhouette, or something completely fresh? Drop? Cop? Stop? All in good time, but not before we get the predictions of some of the most esteemed sneakerheads this side of Tokyo.👟📈
Design
With wide-angle perspectives and “whoosh lines”, Jack Fletcher depicts runners at full pelt - It’s Nice That
In recent years the illustrator Jack Fletcher has found himself developing something of a new niche: sporty works portraying the high-adrenaline running community. Depicting high-tech gear, puffed-out cheeks and sweat in abundance, Jack perfectly captures the vitality of a good old fashioned race or letting off steam through a group jog. Such a focus has come alongside the illustrator’s personal sporty journey, after immersing himself in Scotland’s “underrated” running scene.🏃🏼➡️🎨
Industry
INVESTMENT IN NEXT-GEN MATERIALS REACHES OVER $3 BILLION USD - Future VVorld
Between the end of 2022 and the end of 2023 investment in next-gen materials surpassed $500 million USD, up to $504 million from $457 million USD – a long way from the billion-dollar days of 2021, but a positive trajectory nonetheless and one which puts the total amount at $3 billion USD since 2014.
It’s an interesting number – or an interesting growth pattern, anyway – coming off the back of an extremely difficult year for the next-generation materials space. (A year that saw the beginning of the end for Swedish innovator Renewcell, trouble at one-time unicorn BOLT, and issues across the board with supply, demand, scale and uptake.) That investment was up regardless shows a commitment to progress and a genuine belief that solutions to our material problems can be both progressive and profitable – that change can be made and that change can pay dividends.🍄🧪💰
Entertainment
Justin Timberlake: Tiny Desk Concert NPR Music - YouTube
The crew at Tiny Desk Concerts at NPR just keep bringing heater after heater. We are here for it! Justin might just knock your 🧦🧦 off. 🎙️😉❤️