Buying outdoor clothing that proves to be unsuitable for the outdoors is not sustainable. The Hohenstein Performance Index enables an objective assessment of the suitability of textiles for their planned use even before buying them....
From the farm level to processing facilities to entire communities - the International Wool Textile Organisation shares a few recent case studies demonstrating the wool industry’s capacity to do good....
For two days, over 350 key people gathered at the European Outdoor Summit in Annecy. Sustainability was the main theme and the message was clear: We must act faster – together. Suston's editor-in-chief Gabriel Arthur reports from the Summit....
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....
In an industry first, a compilation of best practices to specifically address sustainability topics related to adventure activities has been released by Adventure Travel Trade Association and partners....
Not long ago, repairs were both necessary and natural. Today, a new product is only a few keystrokes away, while repair has become a hassle. Is a revival possible – and can it be a profitable service?...
Hazardous highly fluorinated substances or PFAS, are being phased out, but it's proving to be a job easier said than done. Lisa Skedung, co-editor of the recently released PFAS Substitution Guide, shares how to put an end to them....
Is "nearshoring" production back to nearby countries the solution to pandemic, war and climate woes? We take a deepdive into the bicycle apparel industry's efforts to find out....
Kicking off its next 50 years, Patagonia announces it is “going purpose” instead of “going public.”...
Many wait on politicians to sort out renewable energy production. Suston meets with three outdoor brands and retailers that, through their own wind and solar initiatives, are already leading the way....
