Titanic Denim, founded by Marie Nancarrow, pictured, has launched a new project converting used textiles destined for landfill into high-end corporate merchandise for leading companies, after receiving assistance from Go Succeed. A Belfast -based sustainable design studio has launched a new project converting used textiles destined for landfill into high-end corporate merchandise for leading companies. The expansion for Titanic Denim comes after the business participated in the government-backed Go Succeed enterprise programme.
It is the latest venture for the multi award-winning company, founded over a decade ago by Marie Nancarrow. The studio was launched with a vision to challenge fast fashion by transforming discarded jeans and other reclaimed denim garments into luxury items including tote and messenger bags . READ MORE: Entrepreneurial NI student behind innovative clothing business for people who wear medical devices Businesses including Smiley Monroe, Survitec and Heron Bros have worked with Titanic Denim through the ‘Rescued’ initiative to create bespoke corporate items including turning old lorry tarpaulin curtains into laptop folders and high-vis construction vests into drawstring bags for schools, a statement said.
Marie explained: “Titanic Denim has always been about promoting sustainability and through our new initiative ‘Rescued’, we’re partnering with businesses across Northern Ireland to boost their sustainability too. “For companies that have te.