April 9, 2025 New business coalition pushes back on public land threats
Over 60 companies have formed Brands for Public Lands to protect U.S. public lands from deregulation and sale, emphasizing their economic and cultural value....
April 3, 2025 Nemo debuts first Bluesign product backpacking tent
Nemo’s Dagger Osmo is the first backpacking tent to earn the Bluesign product label, combining PFAS-free performance with fully recycled materials....
April 3, 2025 Circular strategies take center stage at Performance Days 2025
Performance Days 2025 spotlighted scalable solutions in textile circularity, a guidline for certifications and standards, regenerative materials, and traceable systems....
February 28, 2025 “To make a greater impact, our industry must collaborate even more”
The outdoor industry faces mounting challenges, but EOG's new Director Christian Schneidermeier argues that deeper collaboration can drive real impact....
February 26, 2025 British outdoor brand makes huge shift to regenerative organic cotton
Finisterre increases its use of regenerative organic cotton for SS25, with over 75% of its t-shirts now sourced from farms using soil-restorative techniques....
February 26, 2025 The path to zero waste: Outdoor brands share best practices
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...
February 6, 2025 Outdoor brands unite to electrify major climate culprit
Heating in textile manufacturing is one of the industry’s biggest sources of emissions. Outdoor brands have launched a tool to help mills transition to electric solutions....
February 3, 2025 Ultralight tentmaker unveils breakthrough PFAS-free fabric
Big Agnes PFAS-free HyperBead fabric offers ultralight, durable, and eco-conscious tent options, setting a new standard for sustainable outdoor adventures....
December 26, 2024 Detoxing shell jackets—are we finally there?
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....