San Clemente, Calif. – September 30, 2025 – Today, Nomadix, a social purpose corporation and makers of The Only Towel You Need®, made from post-consumer recycled plastics, announced its partnering with 5 Gyres Institute, a leader in the global movement against plastic pollution on a shared mission to reduce plastic pollution and protect the planet’s oceans.
By pairing Nomadix’s commitment to sustainable products made from post-consumer recycled materials with 5 Gyres’ leadership in science, education, and advocacy, the partnership aims to raise awareness, inspire conscious consumerism, and fund actionable solutions. Together, they intend to demonstrate how collaboration between purpose-driven brands and nonprofits can amplify impact and create a future with less waste.
“Nomadix is deeply grateful to join forces with fellow 1% for the Planet member, 5 Gyres, in a shared mission to protect our oceans and reduce plastic pollution,” said Mia Helminiak, director of community engagement at Nomadix. “Through this partnership, we celebrate the power of collaboration and thank every supporter helping to drive real, lasting change for our planet.”
To commemorate the partnership, Nomadix is launching a limited-edition product capsule with 5 Gyres. Inspired by ocean conservation, the artist-designed collection is sustainably made by repurposing post-consumer recycled materials. For each product sold, Nomadix will donate five dollars to 5 Gyres in support of their ongoing research and advocacy. The collection features custom art from Planet People Studio, which includes Jeff LoPilato, a sustainable brand designer, and Dominic McLeod, graphic designer and illustrator.
Starting October 2, 2025, the capsule will be available on nomadix.co and includes the following five Nomadix products:
- Original Towel: Coastal Gathering, MSRP: $39.95
- Original Towel: Fern Over Waves, MSRP: $39.95
- Festival Blanket: Kelp Swirl, MSRP: $69.95
- Bandana Towel: Kelp Swirl, MSRP: $24.95
- Pocket Tote: Coastal Gathering, MSRP: $19.95
“This collaboration between 5 Gyres and Nomadix is a wonderful representation of artistic expression to highlight science-based solutions,” said 5 Gyres Director of Development, Sara Mais. “The special link between art and science is something that 5 Gyres celebrates and fosters in our staff, ambassadors, and our cause partners. Art tells a story and creatively connects the viewer to the message the artist is trying to convey, in this case: More Ocean, Less Plastic. We appreciate Nomadix’s attention to the plastic pollution issue by creating a beautiful collection of sustainable products and we look forward to sharing them with the world!”
For more information about this partnership, visit nomadix.co.
ABOUT NOMADIX
California-based Nomadix launched in 2015 with The Only Towel You Need® – a multi-purpose towel that performs for any activity, including travel, yoga, boating, and at the beach. Nomadix understands that the environmental footprint of the products people buy will have an impact on the planet that lasts longer than we will. A commitment to discovering durable, multi-purpose, responsibly manufactured solutions that will leave the planet better than we found it is part of its ethos – Own less. Do more. Nomadix is a member of 1% for the Planet and is Climate Neutral Certified. Today, Nomadix is carried in major retailers in the United States and is distributed in 31 countries around the world. Visit www.nomadix.co for more information.
ABOUT 5 GYRES
The 5 Gyres Institute (5 Gyres) is a leader in the global movement against plastic pollution with 15 years of expertise in scientific research, engagement, and education. With the original goal of answering a few key scientific questions about ocean plastics, co-founders Marcus Eriksen and Anna Cummins led 19 research expeditions in all five subtropical gyres, as well as many of the world’s lakes and rivers. 5 Gyres continues to lead with scientific research to drive upstream solutions through education, advocacy, and community building. Learn more at 5gyres.org and @5gyres. For press inquiries, contact: Hannah Tizedes, hannah@5gyres.org, 734-308-3279.
