April 22, 2024 Arc’teryx ratchets up climate ambitions in lieu of hottest year on record
Arc’teryx announces new climate targets that aim to achieve net-zero emissions and keep 1.5°C within reach....
April 15, 2024 Report: Decouple synthetic materials from fossil fuels to meet climate targets
Rapid divestment from new fossil fuel extraction for synthetic materials will be critical to meeting climate targets, states Textile Exchange report....
March 27, 2024 Brand seeks to get rid of single-use plastic – once and for all
Light My Fire introduces Borrow - a program designed to change consumer behavior and end the use of single-use plastics....
March 27, 2024 Textiles sustainability breakthroughs unveiled at record-smashing show
Did you miss the last Performance Days fair? From revolutionary workshops to state-of-the-art tech hubs, find out what you missed in the event that continues to reshape the landscape of fashion and sustainability in this recap!...
March 20, 2024 Nemo makes business case for climate action before the U.S. Senate
Nemo’s Director of Sustainability & Government Affairs, Theresa McKenney, testified before a Senate Budget Committee on the Impacts of Climate Change on Outdoor Businesses....
February 29, 2024 Nikwax hits climate goals 18 months ahead of schedule
Waterproofing specialist Nikwax has announced a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by successfully achieving its scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emission reduction goals 18 months earlier than originally planned....
February 21, 2024 Recycling, upcycling & downcycling: What’s the difference?
Many outdoor companies use recycled materials to improve their ecological footprint and move towards circular business models. But what is upcycling and downcycling, and how do they fit into the bigger picture?...
February 20, 2024 Patagonia non-profit makes first donation to conservation – and it’s HUGE
Holdfast Collective, the grant-making entity owning 98% of apparel brand Patagonia, has made its first significant gift worldwide – giving $5.2 million to The Nature Conservancy in Alabama to protect 8,000 acres in the state that are crucial for global...
February 14, 2024 New online course to help manufacturers curb microfiber pollution
The Microfibre Consortium (TMC), in partnership with Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC), launches a new course designed to help textile manufacturers reduce the release of microfibers into wastewater during production processes....
February 13, 2024 FESI unveils “green transition” Playbook for upcoming EU Elections
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) releases an extensive playbook laying out its game plan to promoting the green transition through the upcoming European Union elections....