lululemon is introducing two running-short styles made with enzymatically recycled polyester through its work with Samsara Eco. The limited capsule goes on sale online in Australia and New Zealand on November 10, the company said in its November 9 announcement.
The capsule includes the Hotty Hot High-Rise Lined Short 2.5-inch and Pace Breaker Linerless Short 7-inch, both in Canyon Rock. Enzymatically recycled polyester is used in the body fabric and accounts for at least 50% of each product’s weight.
Samsara Eco’s process uses enzymes to break plastic and textile waste into molecular building blocks for new polyester. The release extends the companies’ earlier work, including a limited-edition polyester Packable Anorak introduced in 2024 and a recycled nylon 6,6 product.
lululemon said the focused launch will help the partners assess material performance and integration into existing supply chains.
