RECO COLLECTIVE 2025

Introduction

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the RECO Collective 2025, culminating in an exhilarating Final Show event at Gaysorn Urban Resort in Bangkok. The event celebrated six standout SME brands that have integrated circular economy principles into commercially viable products, underscoring their role in shaping a more sustainable future.

Mrs. Aradhana Lohia Sharma, Vice President at Indorama Ventures, remarked: "The RECO Collective is not just a showcase—it’s a platform for action. By raising awareness of the power of recycling and transformation, we are turning ambition into reality. Our mission is to empower local SMEs to incorporate recycled materials into their products, helping them scale their businesses while embedding sustainability into their growth strategies."

Sustainable Business Impact

The RECO Collective 2025 is driving a transformative shift in the business landscape—one where circularity is no longer an alternative but the standard. Through strategic mentorship, retail partnerships, and a focus on business-driven sustainability, Indorama Ventures is fostering the next generation of eco-conscious entrepreneurs and advancing the development of a sustainable PET and polyester supply chain for the long term.

Empowering the Next Generation

The RECO Collective 2025 initiative is dedicated to turning sustainability into a business advantage. By providing emerging brands with resources, mentorship, and industry connections, the program empowers fashion, lifestyle, and home décor companies to incorporate recycled materials, particularly rPET fibers derived from PET bottles. This initiative demonstrates the power of circular design, blending sustainability with profitability, and positioning SMEs as leaders in the transition towards more sustainable production and consumption models.

Incubation Lab & Strategic Partnerships

The Incubation Lab is a key component of the RECO Collective as a two-day intensive training and mentorship program that provided participating SMEs with valuable business insights and case studies from industry experts.

As official partners of RECO Collective,

  • Jaspal Group and Ecotopia led sessions on retail expansion strategies.
  • Thai Taffeta shared expertise on sustainable material sourcing.
  • Dapper offered insights on e-commerce strategies.
  • Gaysorn Amarin guided brands on luxury brand positioning.

Final Show Highlights – Featured Brands

The RECO Collective 2025 Final Show highlighted innovative products developed during the program’s five-month creative journey. The event showcased exceptional SME brands that merged sustainability seamlessly with commercial appeal, including:

As official partners of RECO Collective,

  • Mobella – This Thai-inspired brand introduced the ‘ZERO’ collection, redefining zero-waste furniture with 100% rPET (recycled PET) materials and combining traditional Thai craftsmanship with modern sustainability.
  • Anew.Craft.Studio – By blending traditional teak wood craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, this brand uses the Shou Sugi Ban technique to create custom-designed, durable furniture with minimal waste.
  • Daybreak – Offering lightweight outdoor lifestyle sneakers crafted from natural hemp fiber, this brand reduces its environmental footprint while blending trail heritage with modern versatility.
  • Endless Holiday – The ‘Very Endless Holiday’ collection sets a new ethical benchmark in sustainable fashion, seamlessly integrating signature prints, bold colors, and innovative materials.
  • tISI – This brand's ‘VANCANS’ collection integrates rPET fabrics with local weaving traditions, ensuring sustainability is both stylish and functional.
  • KH EDITIONS – The ‘SIAM ISLAND’ brand collection merges handcrafted and industrial techniques to create an experimental art-fashion fusion inspired by Thailand’s coastal landscapes.

Designers and Products

Indorama Ventures: RECO Collective 2025

2025 Launch Event

Empowering SMEs to create diverse products from recycled PET for a sustainable future

Originally launched in 2011 as the RECO Young Designer Competition, the RECO Collective has grown from its fashion-focused beginnings into a collaborative platform for designers in furniture, home décor, and lifestyle products. By integrating recycled PET into a wider array of products, the RECO Collective emphasizes innovative design concepts that harness recycled materials to deliver business value and long-term sustainability. It reflects Indorama Ventures’ vision of raising awareness about the value of recycled materials and promoting the circular economy as a new industry standard, creating a better future through transformative collaboration.

Now in its second year, RECO Collective has broadened its scope to engage new audiences, including new-generation SMEs interested in using recycled materials in their design and production processes. Building on its successful first year, which involved collaborations with eco-conscious fashion brands to bring products to retail spaces such as Ecotopia and Dapper, the second year introduces key activities including:

RECO Incubation Lab: A knowledge-sharing platform offering in-depth expertise from industry professionals. Designers and SMEs will learn strategies for sustainable branding, from sourcing eco-friendly materials to sales and marketing techniques.

Partnership Building: Collaborations with retailers and industry experts, including Thai Taffeta, supplier of recycled PET fabrics for use in products, together with Jaspal Group, a regional leader in lifestyle fashion who is joining RECO Collective as a partner for the first time, as well as Ecotopia and Dapper who will provide guidance on sustainability-focused business practices and support eco-friendly product distribution to consumers. Such collaborations amplify the impact of the RECO Collective, extending its reach across diverse industries.

Product Readiness: The project offers expert advice and guidance on launching sustainable collections to six SME entrepreneurs. This year’s highlights include collections from fashion design brands such as tISI, Endless Holiday, and KH Editions, to product design brands such as Mobella, Anew.Craft, and Daybreak.