Meet Marine Layer… an apparel brand proving that comfort, craft and responsibility can live in the same garment, and a Seeing Green Solutionist of the Day.In this Spotlight Series episode of the Podcast, we turn to the world of apparel, a category with an enormous environmental footprint and a long history of opaque supply chains. Marine Layer approaches this challenge differently: by building a clothing company around better materials, circular design and a steady, values-led commitment to responsibility.Founded in 2009 with the goal of recreating the perfectly broken-in tee, Marine Layer has evolved into a full lifestyle brand across menswear and womenswear — all grounded in custom-developed fabrics, relaxed California ease and an obsessive dedication to softness. Today more than 100 proprietary fabrics anchor their line, from absurdly soft tees and knits to outerwear, dresses and easy everyday staples.But behind the comfort is a much deeper sustainability story. Marine Layer continues to shift its materials toward recycled, regenerated and renewable fibers with a goal of reaching 75% sustainable materials by 2030. Their supply chain partners undergo third-party audits, their packaging has moved away from single-use plastics toward recyclable Vela bags and FSC-certified paper, and their B Corp status underscores a commitment to transparency and accountability.At the center is Re-Spun, Marine Layer’s circular take-back program that allows customers to return up to 15 pounds of old textiles through a $20 Take Back Bag, earning a $40 reward in return. More than 650,000 pounds of clothing will be diverted from landfill by the end of 2025, showing what accessible, consumer-friendly circularity can look like at scale.We explore how Marine Layer blends comfort, creativity, community and responsibility, and why incremental but consistent improvements across materials, sourcing and recycling can add up to meaningful change.Marine Layer isn’t trying to reinvent fashion. They’re redefining how casual clothing is made in the first place, showing how low-impact choices and feel-good design can work hand in hand.Send us a textSupport the show Thanks for listening to Seeing Green: Solutions for Our Daily Lives. Discover more spotlighted brands, founder conversations and sustainable living insights at www.seeinggreen.eco. 🎧 Subscribe to stay inspired — and don’t forget to share your favorite episodes. 🔗 Follow @SeeingGreenEco on Instagram and YouTube

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