The products are all derived from recycled polyester plastic bottle flakes, cover fabric for luggage, umbrellas, dining table, curtain and tents etc., and meet the different needs of customers.

Sainsbury's has previously sold skirts, trousers and shirts made from recycled plastic bags under its Tu brand, while M&S and BHS started stocking school uniforms made from recycled polyester in 2007.

Sorted by colour so the plastic could be broken down, granulated and reused, the bottles were destined for reincarnation as soft blue polyester blankets.