Australian surf brand Piping Hot partners with climate scientists at the University of Technology Sydney to develop textiles made from seaweed. Piping Hot has commissioned this innovative biomaterial research as a vital investment in its mission for clean oceans. Commencing in February 2022, UTS climate scientists will be building a prototype fiber developed in response to Piping Hot’s ambition to protect oceans for future generations. The biobased solution will sequester carbon from the ocean and reduce the environmental impact of synthetic fibers.
Piping Hot has been dedicated to Australian families since 1975. Piping Hot is synonymous with Australia’s coastal lifestyle, offering a full range of fashion, footwear, and accessories for the family. Piping Hot is on a mission to help families save money and protect the oceans. Piping Hot products are sustainably sourced, focusing on transparency, circularity, and recycled materials. Piping Hot is known for its sustainable and innovative products. Its swimwear has been tested to the Australian standard for sun protective clothing (AS4300:2020) and given an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating of 50+. UPF ratings of 50 and higher provide all-day sun protection even for people with fair skin. All Piping Hot fabrics are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified. This certification means every fabric in our products has been tested for over 300 harmful chemicals and declared safe for human use.
Piping Hot has prevented 14 million plastic bottles and counting from entering landfills or polluting the ocean. Piping Hot swimwear is certified to the Global Recycled Standard. The GRS verifies recycled material and tracks it from the source to the final product. The GRS includes strict social, environmental, and chemical requirements.
