Only 9% of plastic is recycled worldwide!
At NORMN hangers we are concerned with the recyclability of materials in a BIG way! More than that, we keep tabs on what is claimed and what happens in real life. It is no secret that we compete against cheap plastic products and see a lot of ‘washing’ going on. The real problem with plastic […]
NORMN Hangers – Patent Granted!
Our unique method of fixing a metal hook to a cardboard hanger body was granted as a patent to NORMN Hangers on 9 Nov 2021. This method enables the metal hook to remain attached to the hanger body even when put to severe physical stresses. The assembly passed the equivalent of SG1 test protocols that […]
The six Rs towards circularity in fashion
Circularity is the key to obtaining a sustainable fashion industry. Increasingly more businesses are adding this word to their marketing strategies and business models. This is a good thing, right? At first thought, the answer is yes. But, a recent article called ‘Will the Circular Economy Save the Planet’ (Cline, 2020), published by Sierra Club, […]
Reasons for hope in 2021
Happy New Year! 2020 has been quite a year, to say the least. But today we want to look forward and list some reasons for hope in 2021. We touch on the fashion industry, climate change and sustainability and finish up with some tips on what you can do as an individual to become more […]
NORMN Hangers and the Sustainable Development Goals
At the core of NORMN Hangers is the urge to limit the amount of plastic production and waste to contribute to saving the environment and help create a better planet. There is no way around the need for sustainable action and, according to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, there are 10 years to accomplish […]
NORMN Hangers and the Circular Economy
The discarding and recyclability of a product needs to be considered in every design process. That’s why NORMN Hangers applies the principles of the circular economy. The circular economy can be defined as an economy in which both waste and the creation of new materials are eliminated. The focus, rather, is on reusing materials indefinitely. […]
The clothing hanger as a fashion icon
The clothing hanger is the icon of the fashion industry. At NORMN hangers, we’re trying to update that icon of the fashion world. Because if fashion is going more sustainable, its icon should evolve with it. There is only one question: is it possible to change an icon? Icons and symbols are not the same. Symbols must […]
The art of positivity for change
It is easy to get lost in the negativity spread around our planet. The news about climate change, COVID-19 and racism can be overwhelming. Focussing on the negative is easy. But what would happen if we shift our focus to the positive? Personally, when I read or watch the news, it makes me feel lost […]
Why plastic hangers should be replaced with paper ones
An estimated 10–85 billion hangers are produced worldwide annually. At least 85% of these end up landfilled.
Why paper is the natural choice
Paper has always been a storyteller. An essential product to our everyday lives, used to create, educate, communicate, protect and entertain.