Swiftwick socks manufacturer continues sustainability progress

Swiftwick sock manufacturer has launched the Maxus sock which is Repreve high-performance, recycled polyester footbed, in line with the company’s 2023 goal of including recycled, renewable or responsible fibres in all its products.

Swiftwick is also committed to sourcing 80 percent of its Merino wool raw materials (WRM) from responsible wool standards by the end of next year.

The company claims that after incorporating new sustainable materials, the new Maxus footbed maintains the same high performance and comfort qualities as the original Maxus line.

Now, each pair of socks uses one post-consumer water bottle, helping to keep single-use plastic out of our oceans and landfills.

A company official said it is working to reduce our environmental impact across our manufacturing processes, and this new release helps to close the gap in our sustainable product offerings.



About the use of RWS, the official said the aim is to improve the welfare of sheep and the land that they graze on and independently certifies animal welfare and land management practices in wool production and tracks certified material from farm to final product.

Swiftwick says in 2019, they removed all single-use plastic from their consumer packaging, and are currently working to increase their total percentage of sustainable fibres.