April 20, 2023 Report: Need “Systems Change” in Sustainable Sourcing
Textile Exchange’s Material Change Insights report highlights the need for systems change to support more sustainable materials sourcing....
April 19, 2023 Is rPET up for the Challenge?
Recycled polyester, or rPET, is on the rise in outdoor apparel, enabling brands to dramatically cut the carbon footprint of their products. But in a branch where performance is key, how does rPET hold up against wind, rain and other...
March 8, 2023 The Value of European Wool
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....
February 21, 2023 New “Shed Less” Tech Can Reduce Microfiber Pollution
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....
February 16, 2023 Are you ready for rPET shortage and PFC bans?
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”?...
February 1, 2023 Course: Putting Human Rights Due Diligence into Practice
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....
October 26, 2022 Leder Heinen: Responsible Performance Leather
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....