Sea Threads Set to Remove Over 500 lbs of Plastic from the Ocean
Successful Kickstarter Funds Manufacturing of First Apparel from 100% Ocean Plastic (Melbourne, Florida) This World Ocean Day, June 8th, 2021, the community of Melbourne, Florida, gathered at Groundswell Startups for the official launch of Sea Threads. As the first apparel from 100% Certified Ocean Plastic, each garment is made from 1 lb of plastic removed directly from the sea. In just two hours, Sea Threads hit its event goal of $10k, which they have continued to build on. Here, they launch a signature line of apparel in addition to the ability to customize quantities of their merchandise in a Kickstarter campaign scheduled to end July 8th. A comfortable solution to pollution, Sea Threads performance shirts are also ultra-breathable, moisture-wicking, and 50 SPF UV Proof. By transforming pollution into products, Sea Threads makes a measurable impact toward turning the tide of ocean plastic. CEO and Founder Dylan Cross says, “Sea Threads has quickly turned into a fast-growing s...