Material Science
Performance. Comfort. Circularity.
At Vault Urban, we start with materials — not trends.
Every garment we make is built as a material system: engineered for performance in daily life, designed for comfort you’ll notice from the first wear, and created to return to the earth responsibly at the end of its life.
We believe clothing should work as hard as you do — without costing the planet. That’s why we design to three principles
fabrics and construction that stand up to movement, weather, and time.
pieces that stay looking sharp and working well for years, not months.
components chosen for reduced resource use and safe disposal.
Our Current Innovations
Meet AirLoop Shirt – Our First Release
AirLoop is the starting point for our material system. Its core fabric is GreenOne™ biodegradable polyester, a technical woven engineered for airflow, resilience, and quick drying. Unlike traditional polyester, it’s ASTM-tested to break down in landfill and water environments, leaving no toxins or microplastics behind.
To reduce washing and extend garment life, AirLoop is treated with Polygiene® StayFresh™ odour-control technology. That means it stays fresh between wears, saving water, energy, and your time.
Construction Principles
Every component matters. In AirLoop — and in everything we make — every part is engineered for purpose, longevity, and responsible disposal.
- Thread: Biodegradable, strong, and smooth.
- Buttons: Plant-based, biodegradable resin.
- Labels: Fully compostable, with no wasteful sew-in extras.
- Interlining: Non-toxic, biodegradable.
We take the same approach to packaging: innovative, minimal, and functional — designed to protect your garment without creating waste.
No toxins. No harmful plastics. Just smart engineering, from first stitch to final delivery.
Proof, Not Promises
All of our biodegradability claims are backed by ASTM test standards, including ASTM D5511 and ASTM D6691 for landfill and water environments. We publish these results openly, because trust should be earned.
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The Road Ahead
AirLoop Shirt is only the beginning. We’re developing future garments using plant-based and bioengineered fibres, compostable elastics, and next-generation coatings — all tested for both performance and responsible disposal.
