The ingredient brand Lavalan, which originates from the Bavarian town of Dinkelsbühl, uses solely European wool for insulating material that is used in outdoor clothing collections, and in doing so supports regional trade....
Polartec introduces Shed Less Technology that dramatically reduces fiber fragmentation in laundering tests. The Iconic 200 Series fleece is to be the first fabric made from this new process....
Incoming sustainability legislation will demand tangible results in terms of material developments, with the first major blow landing on those with products heavily dependent on rPET and PFCs. Are brands flexible enough to meet the coming “new normal”?...
The European Outdoor Group announces a training program to help outdoor companies navigate the ins and outs of Human Rights Due Diligence and embed risk-management into their organization and supply chains....
terracare is a high-quality produced leather and the flagship of one of the last remaining tanneries in Germany. The label focuses on three things: Performance, responsibility and sustainability....
Performance Days in Munich is here, where the functional fabrics industry lines up to present its latest innovations. The show's CEO Marco Weichert shares how this year, it's "time to score" on reducing carbon emissions....
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?...
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....
