Eagles Nest Outfitters and Repreve team up for new product

Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), an Asheville, North Carolina-based manufacturer of packable camping hammocks and outdoor accessories, says it has teamed up with Unifi Inc.’s Repreve recycled fiber brand to launch the ENO Billow Air Lounge, the only inflatable lounger made with recycled plastic water bottles. 

“We are delighted to work with a brand like Repreve that shares the same environmental values as our company and our ENO customers,” says Lane Nakaji, general manager of Eagles Nest Outfitters. “With the new Billow Air Lounge, we are providing individuals with a comfortable relaxation option for enjoying the outdoors, and we take it one step further by utilizing eco-friendly materials like Repreve that also honor the environment that they love.”

Key features of the lounger include triple-stitched nylon and dual-layer construction for enhanced durability; portability thanks to a custom carrying case and stakes; and, when not in use, it packs to a conveniently small size of less than 30 inches long. When inflated, the lounger is comfortably sized at nearly 7 feet long.

“ENO is a highly respected brand in the outdoor industry, and we’re honored that they’ve chosen to utilize REPREVE in their new Billow Air Lounge,” says Jay Hertwig, vice president of global brand sales, marketing and product development for Unifi. “We believe this partnership will broaden the platform to empower consumers to choose the recycling bin instead of the trash can and increase understanding of what can be created from water bottles when they are recycled.”