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Green Shape: from in-house label to industry standard

The solutions to fashion’s toxic chemistry problem exist – so why is adoption still lagging? The Mills Fabrica maps the gap.

By Gabriel Arthur

Built to last? The science behind outdoor jacket durability

New research on 700+ jackets challenges what brands and consumers think they know about durability, maintenance and longevity.

By Jonathan Eidse

Textile-to-textile recycling stalls — but a breakthrough may be close

Textile-to-textile recycling faces barriers despite progress, with industry collaboration key to scaling solutions.

By Jonathan Eidse

Gore on durability: why care is key to performance

Gore’s Marie Måwe on what a landmark study of 700 jackets reveals about durability, care and product longevity.

By Jonathan Eidse

Partner Stories

The microplastics debate is missing the point

Synthetic clothing waste – not microfibre washing – drives most apparel plastic leakage. Here’s what the policy debate is getting wrong.

By IWTO

Outdoor Impact Summit 2026: Responsible business in action

Industry leaders and experts gather at Outdoor Impact Summit 2026 to drive responsible change in circularity, biodiversity, and supply chains.

By MagNet

Rab’s Service Centres aim to keep outdoor gear going

Rab reveals latest Service Centre expansions as part of their circularity journey, striving to reduce the impact of their products at every stage of their lifecycle.

By Rab
Mace durability test

Durability: a new benchmark

Durability is fast becoming outdoor’s new design benchmark. A GORE-TEX white paper calls for common definitions and transparent testing.

By GORE

In Case you Missed

‘Impossible to meet climate goals if we keep mowing down forests for boxes and t-shirts’

Most people won’t climb K2. What are the environmental and inclusivity implications of over-engineering gear as if they will?

By Nicole Rycroft

“Be careful to find the right solar energy partner”

Footwear manufacturer Great Process Vietnam shares key lessons from five years of solar energy adoption – highlighting cost savings, supplier risks, and sustainability impact.

By EOG

Are classic products more sustainable?

In the outdoor industry, new seasons get all the attention. But alongside these, there are the brand stalwarts: The products that look the same, year after year. What makes these endure the test of time, and what are their benefits in terms of sustainability?

By Sara Wänseth

Are we ready for “Made in a Democracy”?

Consumers and businesses have been more than willing to take advantage of rock-bottom prices offered by various dictatorships around the world. We’re beginning to understand the true cost is much greater.

By Gabriel Arthur

Big outdoor events with small footprints

How can event organizers bring larger numbers of people outdoors, but with smaller ecological footprints?

By Will Renwick