{"id":20267,"date":"2026-03-18T16:04:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/?p=20267"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:09:15","slug":"workwear-that-lasts-design-for-longevity-and-circularity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/article\/workwear-that-lasts-design-for-longevity-and-circularity\/","title":{"rendered":"Workwear that lasts: how we design for longevity and circularity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The longer a garment lasts, the less material, energy, and water you waste replacing it.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we design workwear built to last, easy to repair, and ready for a second life. From smart material choices to repair-friendly details and closed-loop recycling, here\u2019s how we\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/why-reusable-workwear-is-the-better-choice\/\">extending workwear lifecycles<\/a> and cutting waste.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why garment longevity matters&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Extending a garment\u2019s lifespan is the most effective way to reduce its carbon footprint\u2014even more than using sustainable fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/staff\/soile-pakarinen\/\"><strong>Soile Pakarinen<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Workwear Designer at Lindstr\u00f6m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Soile leads the \u2018Product longevity project\u2019 at Lindstr\u00f6m, creating design guidelines that help workwear hold up across demanding environments\u2013from industrial worksites to <a href=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/services\/industrial-laundry-services\/\">high-volume laundry facilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEnhancing product longevity has been one of my personal goals for a long time,\u201d she explains. \u201cThis project gathers insights on how our current products perform so all Lindstr\u00f6m designers can learn and improve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The benefits of long-lasting workwear add up fast:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer replacements mean lower operational costs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced demand for raw materials, energy, and water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less waste at the end of a garment\u2019s life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stronger brand reputation and competitive advantage&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvery replacement garment requires new materials, energy, and water to produce them,\u201d says <strong>Seija Forss, Material Manager at Lindstr\u00f6m<\/strong>, who leads the work for more sustainable material choices in product development. \u201cRepair lets us use the same garment again and again.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/SustainabilityReport2024-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Workwear that lasts with Seija Forss, Material Manager\" class=\"wp-image-20268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/SustainabilityReport2024-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/SustainabilityReport2024-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/SustainabilityReport2024-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/SustainabilityReport2024.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we develop workwear for longevity &amp; durability&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Garment longevity is a team effort. Designers, engineers, production specialists, and laundry teams all play a role\u2014along with the workers who wear the garments and return them for regular maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"821\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/DSC7648-1-821x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Workwear that lasts start with the user needs. \" class=\"wp-image-20269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/DSC7648-1-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/DSC7648-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/DSC7648-1-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/DSC7648-1-1231x1536.jpg 1231w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/DSC7648-1.jpg 1641w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with user needs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good design begins with a clear understanding of industry demands and everyday user needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our garments stay in circulation for years, so functionality and comfort are top priorities. \u201cIf the garment isn\u2019t serving the end user, then there&#8217;s no point. Functionality and comfort are key for a successful product,\u201d says Soile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We put designs to the test in the field, speaking directly with customers in their own environments to get honest feedback. During the development of our winter workwear collection, for example, Soile visited sites to see garments in action and collect insights that shaped the final product.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select durable materials&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We set the bar high: all materials must be high-quality and long-lasting, whether it\u2019s virgin fibre or recycled polyester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every fabric goes through rigorous testing before we approve it. That includes wear tests with users to confirm longevity, plus 25 industrial wash cycles to check shrinkage, colour fading, and appearance. Fabric suppliers handle additional lab tests like pilling and abrasion resistance as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the feedback and test results, we adjust designs and add reinforcements to high-wear areas, making sure all garments hold up in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design with repair in mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond durability, garments need to be <a href=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/repaired-garment-is-an-act-for-environment\/\">easy to repair and maintain<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, we repair around <a href=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Lindstrom-Sustainability-report-2024.pdf\">4.5 million pieces of workwear<\/a>. During the design phase, we assess repairability with laundry teams, visiting laundries to confirm whether a product can be easily repaired using their machinery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn design, it\u2019s easy to focus only on what\u2019s new, but we learn a lot by listening to what\u2019s happening with the products already in use,\u201d says Soile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Designing with repair in mind means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adjustability prevents premature wear.<\/strong> Adjustable leg lengths, for example, keep trousers from dragging on the ground\u2014a typical repair spot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modular parts swap out easily: <\/strong>Front zippers and other high-wear components are designed to be removed and replaced without scrapping the whole garment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standardised accessories keep repairs simple:<\/strong> Laundries stock common buttons, snaps, and tapes so replacements happen fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe laundry environment has to be efficient\u2014they can\u2019t spend too much time repairing one item,\u201d explains Soile. \u201cWhen garments are easier to repair, they\u2019re simply more likely to be repaired.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/SustainabilityReport2024-4-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Workwear that lasts - expert insights from Soile Pakarinen, Workwear Designer\" class=\"wp-image-20270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/SustainabilityReport2024-4-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/SustainabilityReport2024-4-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/SustainabilityReport2024-4-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/SustainabilityReport2024-4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing the loop: turning old workwear into new products&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re working toward a <a href=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/circularity-in-textiles-our-circular-economy-business-model\/\">fully-closed loop<\/a> where our own end-of-life workwear becomes new products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n        <div \n        id=\"teaser-block_86e9238597be883e66570480e6458aa8\" \n        class=\"teaser\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"teaser\">\n        <div class=\"teaser--row\">\n            <!-- Left column -->\n                                        <div class=\"teaser__item teaser__item--top\">\n                            <div class=\"teaser__image\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/04\/Lindstrom-Latvia-WWS-laundry-1024x683.jpg\"\n                                        alt=\"Collect\"\n                                    \/>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                                                        <div class=\"teaser__content-wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"teaser__content\" style=\"background-color: #ca005d; color: #FFFFFF;\">\n                                <div class=\"teaser__title\">\n                                                                            Collect                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"teaser__description\">\n                                                                            End-of-life garments are collected in our laundries, and sent to our partner.                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"teaser__item teaser__item--top\">\n                            <div class=\"teaser__image\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2017\/03\/Tesktiilijate-3000x2000px-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\"\n                                        alt=\"Recycle\"\n                                    \/>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                                                        <div class=\"teaser__content-wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"teaser__content\" style=\"background-color: #ca005d; color: #FFFFFF;\">\n                                <div class=\"teaser__title\">\n                                                                            Recycle                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"teaser__description\">\n                                                                            The recycling partner turns the old textiles into fibres.                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"teaser__item teaser__item--top\">\n                            <div class=\"teaser__image\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/2e1300c0-2202-4457-a997-578db35a53ca.jpg\"\n                                        alt=\"Fabric creation\"\n                                    \/>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                                                        <div class=\"teaser__content-wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"teaser__content\" style=\"background-color: #ca005d; color: #FFFFFF;\">\n                                <div class=\"teaser__title\">\n                                                                            Fabric creation                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"teaser__description\">\n                                                                            Fabric supplier spins fibres into yarn, weaving factory turns it into fabric.                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"teaser__item teaser__item--top\">\n                            <div class=\"teaser__image\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                        src=\"https:\/\/d2ris6qfzcz0wn.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/07\/Lindstrom_WWS_Ammattilainen_Palveluksessasi_2025_Kati_Guttormssen-Rajala_highvis_2-1024x683.jpg\"\n                                        alt=\"New products\"\n                                    \/>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                                                        <div class=\"teaser__content-wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"teaser__content\" style=\"background-color: #ca005d; color: #FFFFFF;\">\n                                <div class=\"teaser__title\">\n                                                                            New products                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"teaser__description\">\n                                                                            Lindstr\u00f6m purchases fabric for new products, and the cycle continues.                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:61px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:62px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:62px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In 2025, we launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/from-old-textiles-to-pioneering-new-fabric\/\">workwear fabric containing 10% recycled polyester and cotton <\/a>from our end-of-life textiles\u2014the result of years of collaboration with fabric supplier <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klopman.com\/\">Klopman<\/a> and recycling partner <a href=\"https:\/\/rester.fi\/en\/\">Rester<\/a>. The process involved multiple development rounds, industrial washing trials, lab tests, and user tests to meet our textile service standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also contribute indirectly to the <a href=\"https:\/\/environment.ec.europa.eu\/topics\/circular-economy-topics\/reset-trend\/get-inspired-stories-change\/textended-reducing-textile-waste-80_en\">Horizon Europe-funded tExtended project <\/a>as a customer role, working with project partners to help define fabric requirements for circular textile solutions. While the project is still in development, this work is helping explore how recycled content in textiles can be increased without compromising durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t do this alone,\u201d says Seija. \u201cWorking with partners is essential, especially in the earlier stages of the recycling process.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/tExtended-full-logo-1024x683.png\" alt=\"tExtended logo - extending the life of workwear\" class=\"wp-image-20271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/tExtended-full-logo-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/tExtended-full-logo-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/tExtended-full-logo-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/tExtended-full-logo.png 1201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/EN_FundedbytheEU_RGB_POS-1024x228.png\" alt=\"Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or HADEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.\" class=\"wp-image-20272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/EN_FundedbytheEU_RGB_POS-1024x228.png 1024w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/EN_FundedbytheEU_RGB_POS-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/EN_FundedbytheEU_RGB_POS-768x171.png 768w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/EN_FundedbytheEU_RGB_POS-1536x342.png 1536w, https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/03\/EN_FundedbytheEU_RGB_POS.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or HADEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s next in workwear&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re always exploring new ways to improve sustainability in our workwear design. One example is <a href=\"https:\/\/lindstromgroup.com\/how-3d-tools-are-changing-workwear-design-development\/\">3D design tools<\/a> that help us evaluate garment ergonomics before creating physical samples. We can test how different fabrics perform in different working postures like reaching or bending\u2014all digitally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m excited about the possibilities 3D tools are offering. We already see many benefits: fewer samples needed, better designs, and stronger collaboration within our global team,\u201d says Soile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line: No company can solve textile longevity and sustainability alone. As more businesses adopt recycled materials and invest in circular systems, economies of scale will improve availability and bring down costs. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re committed to sharing what we learn and collaborating across the value chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:38px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:38px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:37px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div \n        id=\"cta-with-image-block_ddda5948584a384a2fd36de6d480bcc2\" \n        class=\"cta-with-image\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"cta__content\" style=\"color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff\">\n            <div class=\"content__title\">Circular textiles for a smarter future <\/div>\n            <div class=\"content__description\">We help businesses reduce waste, use resources wisely, and simplify textile management through circular rental 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