Fashion house targets production waste

Fashion giant Hugo Boss is launching a new company to recycle and reuse surplus materials arising from its clothing production.

The spin-off, to be known as Eightyards, is said to be strategically aligned with Hugo boss’ ‘comprehensive commitment to environmentally and resource-friendly production processes’.

New Year start

The new company is due to begin operations in January and will be under the leadership of directors Marketa Miltenberger and Placido Klitzke, who are moving from existing roles within Hugo Boss.

The group’s corporate website says the mission of the company over the coming years ‘is to establish itself as one of the key facilitators for the recycling and reuse of surplus materials (eg fabrics) into various industries beyond fashion’.

It has outlets at around 7 800 points of sale in 131 countries. With approximately 19 000 employees worldwide, the company based in Metzingen, Germany posted sales of EUR 4.2 billion in 2023.