Pable, a textile recycling startup, together with Brillington Establishment, presented a collection of Tailored Sustainable Fashion Pieces for the Japanese and UK markets at the “Tailored for Tomorrow” event held at the Brillington boutique in Jakarta on Friday (September 12). This collaboration is a tangible step in showcasing Indonesia’s potential to compete on the international stage with sustainable fashion creations.
Pable utilizes post-production textile waste, recycling it into fibers, yarns, and new fabric called Pabtex, which is certified RCS 100—a global standard for recycled materials. This process involves a community of local weavers from Pasuruan, East Java, as part of a circular economy practice.
According to Aryenda Atma, Co-Founder and CEO of Pable, without intervention, Indonesia’s textile waste is estimated to reach 3.9 million tons by 2030. However, the recycling potential is enormous and can produce clothing for future generations. To date, Pable has recycled over 300 tons of textile waste, resulting in savings of 297 million liters of water, a reduction of 15 million kilograms of CO₂ emissions, and decreasing landfill space needs by 6,000 square meters.
The recycled material is then crafted into elegant, internationally-class garments by master tailors at Brillington. Audrey, Founder of Brillington Establishment, emphasized that this collaboration proves Indonesian tailoring can create world-class works without losing local identity.
The event also brought together several local brands such as Be4Women, OQ Essentials, Organiq x Galih Collection, and Atimoré, which showcased the future face of Indonesia’s sustainable fashion. Through this collaboration, environmentally friendly fashion from the homeland is positioned not only as a solution to textile waste problems but also as a symbol of culture, craftsmanship, and competitiveness in the global market.
Source : Kompas