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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Mark Sweney

Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein ads in UK banned over ‘recycled’ clothing claims

A large billboard shows a face in profile with text reading 'YOU GOT THIS' and the Adidas logo.
Adidas said it did not have a recycled running shoe range but some products might incorporate recycled materials. Photograph: UCG/Universal Images/Getty

Ads for Calvin Klein, Adidas and Uniqlo promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after the advertisers were unable to prove their green claims.

Each of the fashion companies ran paid-for Google ads, with Adidas promoting “recycled running shoes”, Calvin Klein “recycled” tops for women, and Uniqlo advertised fleece coats and jackets made from “recycled materials”.

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