The outdoor industry faces mounting challenges, but EOG’s new Director Christian Schneidermeier argues that deeper collaboration can drive real impact.

While the road to textile landfills is wide, fast, and cheap, the path to zero waste is winding, slow, and costly. Yet, more outdoor brands are choosing sustainability over convenience. Discover how waste reduction and the circular economy are transforming the outdoor industry.

Four sustainability experts outline the next steps for the outdoor industry, from supplier collaboration to sustainable materials and climate policy.

Even before PFAS became a hot topic, the shell jacket was the most discussed and tested garment in the outdoor industry. Has a new, PFAS-free performance benchmark been found? Suston seeks answers in Swedish Lapland.

As sustainability claims face increasing scrutiny, new EU regulations aim to prevent misleading labels. Suston Magazine explores the implications of the Green Claims Directive, showcasing perspectives from experts and industry leaders navigating the changing landscape.

Discover eVent fabrics’ lightweight, plant-based laminates—stormST, stormburstLT, and windstormST—offering superior waterproof, breathable, and weather-resistant technology for outdoor and active lifestyles.

3,838 visitors attended on October 23 and 24 in Munich to explore the innovations of around 490 exhibitors at the leading trade fair for functional fabrics and sustainable textile innovations. What defines its success, and what does the future hold?

Featuring a revolutionary new ePE microporous laminate, the latest generation of Gore-Tex Pro products is set to hit the market in 2025.

The ESPR has pushed textile circularity to the forefront. Leading the way since 2016, Sympatex emphasizes mono-material design and improvements to recycling infrastructure to close the loop – and urges the rest of the industry to follow suit.

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?

While European brands began voluntarily phasing out PFAS in outdoor equipment years ago, US brands have been dragging their feet. Will incoming legislation finally level the playing field?

Where to live and work, if you want access to academia, city culture, outdoor brands and amazing nature around the corner? We list ten leading European outdoor capitals where outdoor is a part of the city soul – and so should sustainability.

More and more outdoor brands are releasing annual sustainability reports – Suston reaches out to seasoned outdoor companies to learn best practices, common challenges, and how to overcome them.