Verb to Do: the Spanish sustainable accessories brand turning ocean plastic into style

Some brands are born from a gap in the market. Others are born from a conviction. Verb to Do is both. Founded in Pontevedra, Galicia, Verb to Do is an accessories brand that launched just before the pandemic with a clear and unwavering commitment to sustainability. Every single product in their range is made from recycled fibres, mostly sourced from plastic bottles rescued from the oceans. 

At BORNISIMO, we carry Verb to Do because it embodies everything we stand for: quality, design with purpose, and a genuine respect for the planet.

A brand born from a bold idea

The two founders, both in their mid-thirties, had been working as sales representatives for various fashion brands in Galicia when they spotted a gap that no one seemed to be paying attention to — a basic winter accessory with huge potential that the market was largely overlooking. They saw international brands including a couple of token styles in their collections, but felt the product could be both much better and much more sustainable. 

That realisation became Verb to Do — a brand that set out to prove that sustainable accessories could be just as desirable, comfortable and design-forward as anything else on the market.

The material that makes the difference: REPREVE®

In 2019, the founders partnered with REPREVE®, an American company that collects plastic waste from the ocean and transforms it into new fibres for the fashion industry. This partnership sits at the very heart of everything Verb to Do makes.

Every product is made with the goal of offering more sustainable alternatives to what currently exists in the market — avoiding accessories that scratch, pill or feel uncomfortable, while also giving a second life to the materials used in their production. 

The result is a range of accessories that feel luxurious, perform exceptionally well and carry a story worth telling with every use.

Design that speaks for itself

Verb to Do's approach to design is anything but an afterthought. Their collections have evolved from their origins in bold check scarves with phrases, towards more voluminous, technically crafted pieces with original designs and a sustainable conscience. 

Their scarves — still the flagship product — are a statement in their own right. Some pieces are generous enough that they could double as a blanket, and the wrap concept allows them to be worn in multiple ways: as a classic scarf, a shawl, or an enveloping outer layer. 

Examples from the collection include the Bufanda Puffer Vertical, made from recycled nylon and polyester with post-consumer fibres, delivering a polished finish with real thermal protection, and the Born to Shine maxi scarf, crafted from certified recycled fibres that feel as soft as fleece despite their warmth. 

What you'll find at BORNISIMO

We stock a carefully selected range of Verb to Do accessories, each one a testament to the brand's commitment to quality and responsible design:

• Scarves and maxi scarves — the brand's signature pieces, in a wide range of textures, sizes and seasonal palettes
• Hats — clean, versatile designs that complement any winter look
• Bags — functional yet stylish, made with the same recycled materials and attention to detail
• Scarves and bandanas — lightweight pieces that work year-round, from a summer outfit to a transitional layer

Every piece is a lasting investment: timeless designs with high emotional value, made to be worn season after season rather than discarded after one. 

A brand with global reach and local roots

What started as a small Galician project has grown into something remarkable. Verb to Do is now present in more than 600 multi-brand points of sale across ten countries, sharing shelf space with names like Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger and Patagonia in major international department stores. Their next goal is to expand into Asia and the Americas.

That kind of growth does not happen by accident — it is the result of a product that genuinely stands out, in both quality and values.

Why Verb to Do at BORNISIMO?

At BORNISIMO, we do not stock brands to fill a shelf. We choose labels that align with our belief that fashion can be beautiful, well-made and responsible at the same time. Verb to Do is exactly that kind of brand.

When you pick up a Verb to Do scarf, hat or bag from our store, you are not just choosing a great accessory — you are choosing to support a model of fashion that respects the planet, values craftsmanship and proves that sustainability and style are not opposites.

Explore the full Verb to Do collection at our online store and find your favourite piece. Because the accessories that last are the ones that mean something.