🌊 From Ghost Nets to Great Garments: How PRUECO® OCEAN Transforms Marine Waste into Fashion
Please take a look at this video. It was filmed by a Chinese blogger during their freediving training. Compared to any promotional image about marine environmental protection, this video is far more powerful and moving — because it's shot from a first-person diving perspective, making the viewer truly feel the impact.
The Invisible Killers in Our Oceans
Each year, an estimated 640,000 tons of fishing gear — including nets, lines, and traps — are lost or abandoned at sea. These are known as ghost fishing nets, and they continue to haunt marine ecosystems long after they've been discarded.
Made of strong synthetic materials like nylon, these ghost nets drift silently, trapping marine life such as whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and fish. Over 100,000 marine animals die each year from entanglement, according to the World Animal Protection report.
And unlike organic debris, these nets do not break down. They remain in the ocean for centuries — harming biodiversity, damaging coral reefs, and polluting our planet's most vital ecosystem.
We Can Do Better — And We Are
At YOFUNTEX, we believe that fashion should not come at the planet’s expense. That’s why we’ve partnered with PRUTEX NYLON to create a revolutionary new yarn — PRUECO® OCEAN — made from recycled ocean waste, especially discarded fishing nets and other marine nylon debris.
These waste materials are carefully collected, sorted, and chemically broken down into their base molecules. Through a sophisticated regeneration process, we produce GRS-certified recycled nylon chips, which are then spun into high-performance nylon yarn.
From Ghost Gear to Great Gear
This is not just recycling. This is transformation — from pollution to possibility.
The regenerated yarn from PRUECO® OCEAN has the same quality, strength, and softness as virgin nylon — but without the environmental footprint.
We use this sustainable yarn to create versatile, stylish, and skin-friendly fabrics, ideal for garments that move with your body and respect the planet.
You’ll find PRUECO® OCEAN in:
●Yoga wear – breathable, flexible, and eco-smart
●Activewear – strong, lightweight, and high-performance
●Underwear – soft, skin-friendly, and responsibly made
●Sun-protective clothing – durable, cool, and perfect for outdoor activities
Certified, Traceable, and Trusted
All PRUECO® OCEAN yarns are GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified, ensuring their post-consumer recycled origin. Every batch of yarn is fully traceable, so brands and customers know exactly what they’re wearing — and where it came from
Want to Feel the Difference?
We invite you to explore our PRUECO® OCEAN fabric collection — sustainable, luxurious, and designed for the conscious generation.
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🌊 From Ghost Nets to Great Garments: How PRUECO® OCEAN Transforms Marine Waste into Fashion
Please take a look at this video. It was filmed by a Chinese blogger during their freediving training. Compared to any promotional image about marine environmental protection, this video is far more powerful and moving — because it's shot from a first-person diving perspective, making the viewer truly feel the impact.
The Invisible Killers in Our Oceans
Each year, an estimated 640,000 tons of fishing gear — including nets, lines, and traps — are lost or abandoned at sea. These are known as ghost fishing nets, and they continue to haunt marine ecosystems long after they've been discarded.
Made of strong synthetic materials like nylon, these ghost nets drift silently, trapping marine life such as whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and fish. Over 100,000 marine animals die each year from entanglement, according to the World Animal Protection report.
And unlike organic debris, these nets do not break down. They remain in the ocean for centuries — harming biodiversity, damaging coral reefs, and polluting our planet's most vital ecosystem.
We Can Do Better — And We Are
At YOFUNTEX, we believe that fashion should not come at the planet’s expense. That’s why we’ve partnered with PRUTEX NYLON to create a revolutionary new yarn — PRUECO® OCEAN — made from recycled ocean waste, especially discarded fishing nets and other marine nylon debris.
These waste materials are carefully collected, sorted, and chemically broken down into their base molecules. Through a sophisticated regeneration process, we produce GRS-certified recycled nylon chips, which are then spun into high-performance nylon yarn.
From Ghost Gear to Great Gear
This is not just recycling. This is transformation — from pollution to possibility.
The regenerated yarn from PRUECO® OCEAN has the same quality, strength, and softness as virgin nylon — but without the environmental footprint.
We use this sustainable yarn to create versatile, stylish, and skin-friendly fabrics, ideal for garments that move with your body and respect the planet.
You’ll find PRUECO® OCEAN in:
●Yoga wear – breathable, flexible, and eco-smart
●Activewear – strong, lightweight, and high-performance
●Underwear – soft, skin-friendly, and responsibly made
●Sun-protective clothing – durable, cool, and perfect for outdoor activities
Certified, Traceable, and Trusted
All PRUECO® OCEAN yarns are GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified, ensuring their post-consumer recycled origin. Every batch of yarn is fully traceable, so brands and customers know exactly what they’re wearing — and where it came from.