About MTC
MTC = "Empty Sea"
WHO WE ARE
We are 3 friends based in coastal areas around Ireland. Visiting the seaside regularly and seeing plastic waste on our beaches, along with the growing news articles on the issues the world faces with microplastics, we decided to be pro-active and try to help in our own way. To do this we have founded MTC (Empty Sea), a sustainable recycled apparel brand. Our products are made with recycled plastic woven polyester, with a focus on ocean-bound plastic.
Everything we do has an impact on the environment around us and the people and animals that inhabit it. As an outdoor company, we’re acutely aware of this impact and we do our utmost to keep our environmental footprint as small as possible. And this is a team effort. We consider nature when we design; when we choose one material over another; and when we decide where to produce our clothing and equipment.
It's Not EASY
We have to make compromises. We sometimes have to say “no” when we want to say “yes”. We have made, and will continue to make, mistakes. But we try to learn from them; we aim to innovate and adapt. We’re not ones to settle. We never sit back and relax thinking what we’re doing now is good enough. At MTC, the term ‘room for improvement’ is ingrained in all of us.
But It's Worth It.
By producing on nature’s terms; by developing clothing and gear that lasts for generations; by placing strict standards on ourselves and our suppliers; and by introducing more people to nature and its myriad benefits, we hope to leave our basecamp in better shape than we found it.
THE TEAM
3 FRIENDS FROM IRELAND
We are 3 friends based in coastal areas around Ireland. Visiting the seaside regularly and seeing plastic waste along with the growing news articles on the issues the world faces with microplastics, we decided to be pro-active and try to help in our own way. To do this we have created a sustainable recycled fashion brand called MTC (Empty Sea). Our hats are made with recycled plastic woven polyester, with a focus on ocean-bound plastic.