Solution: Repair service. Owner: Green Wolf. Circular Strategy: Repair.
Description
Green Wolf is the European leader of repairs for outdoor textile brands. They provide repair services for more than 30 outdoor Brands including Patagonia, Norrona, Helly Hansen, Rossignol, Salomon, and many more. Green Wolf offers a wide range of repair services for outdoor clothing. Customers can have their repairs completed in 24 hours and can track their repairs online.
Location
Mont-Blanc Valley, France.
Scale
Small company that has several seamstresses and shoemakers.
Potential circular economy impact
Green Wolf gives outdoor clothes, gear, and accessories a second life. Repairing clothes extends their lifespan and keeps them in use for longer, instead of needing to dispose of them when become damaged.
What’s involved?
People: Seamstresses/seamsters and shoemakers who are specialised in outdoor clothing; managers.
Resources: Textile; zippers; buttons; water-repellent sprays and products; workshop space.
Technology: Sewing machine; website.
Implementation: Acquire a space, sewing machine, and the needed materials; organise a shipping and in-store method to receive the garments; set up an online tracking interface for customers.