Find below an example of results for a shirt that corresponds to the industry standard and another shirt that has very circular characteristics.
| Indicator | Bad CEI results Industry Standard | Good CEI results Circular product | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI (Material Circularity Indicator) | 13% | 96% | The circular shirt allows to: – Minimize the use of virgin content – Minimize unrecoverable waste generation along the production – Optimize utility |
| Recycled content | 0% | 100% | The Industry Standard is 100% virgin. |
| Total unrecoverable waste | 0,29 kg | 0,01 kg | For the Circular product, waste is recycled all along the supply chain and almost no waste ends up in landfill. |
| Utility | 1 | 4 | The Circular shirt was designed taking into account the following best practices: – Selecting high-quality fabric and testing rigorously for performance, including colorfastness and pilling. – Providing clear and simple care and laundry instructions. – Designing adjustable features to accommodate fluctuations in body shape. – Where appropriate, design garments with detachable parts that can be replaced when they become soiled or worn. – Providing styling guidance for the consumer to encourage longer use and potential re-use. |