MANGO's Visions of Summer Collection 2022 Sustainability Review AOC Sustainability

Top model Mona Tougaard appears in fashion brand MANGO’s ‘Visions of Summer | Natural Echoes take over the Season’ collection. Maria Alvarez and Aritz Iriarte Aguinaga styled the largely fluid and sheer silhouettes with earth-inspired textures, sensual details and increasing amounts of sustainable materials.

Fashion photographer Julia Noni is behind the lens with art direction by Patricia Diaz Manzano./ Hair by Christian Eberhard; makeup by Paca Navarro

Mango Using Recycled Polyester, Lyocell, Viscose in Collection

Reviewing multiple [but not all] pieces in the collection, AOC sees widespread use of lyocell and recycled polyester. The ribbed sweater is made of 77% viscose/23% polyester. Viscose is also a cellulose fiber as is lyocell, but with less drape and absorbency. We assume this polyester component of the fabric is not recycled.

The production of lyocell is generally considered to be a step forward for the planet. The eucalyptus trees used to produce lyocell grow quickly and without irrigation. Pesticides aren’t used and the eucalyptus is grown on land no longer fit for growing food.

Lenzig is a major player in producing multiple new “earth-friendly fibers”. In their own discussion of lyocell, Lenzig explains that the chemicals used to break down the plant fibers are not toxic and 99.5% of the dissolving agent can be used multiple times

Compared to cotton, lyocell has the potential to use half as much water in production — and perhaps even less. The fabric’s breathability is also considered to be great for the planet, as it doesn’t retain odors as quickly as cotton and can be washed less frequently, saving water.