In November 2017, the Swedish cross-disciplinary research program Mistra Future Fashion announced a major breakthrough in recycling polyester/cotton fiber blends. The process, the result of six years of research, is called Blend Re:wind and generates three circular outgoing product streams. Cotton is turned into new high-quality viscose filaments and polyester into two pure new monomers. The outputs can then be re-spun into new threads.
A buyer’s guide to more sustainable jackets with synthetic insulation, comparing materials, environmental impacts, and natural alternatives.
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.
Natural fiber scores underperform due to flawed tools. Better metrics are emerging to reflect their true impact from soil to society.
Durability is fast becoming outdoor’s new design benchmark. A GORE-TEX white paper calls for common definitions and transparent testing.
