August 20, 2026 Clean heat colab wraps up multi-year textile decarbonization push
OIA's Clean Heat CoLab wraps its multi-year effort to bring electrified heating to textile manufacturing....
August 13, 2026 Getting ready to meet the Empowering Consumers deadline
Suston asks Deuter and Rab how they're preparing for the EU's EmpCo Directive deadline in sustainability communication....
August 8, 2026 Climbing gear sustainability: Edelrid on safety and impact
Edelrid's Gini Illing on sustainable climbing gear, recycled materials, and the safety limits of greener PPE design....
August 1, 2026 Swimwear brand fined for greenwashing Econyl claims
Denmark issued greenwashing fine targeting swimwear brand Copenhagen Cartel for miscommunication of Econyl....
July 10, 2026 Vaude and UPM win Ernst Pelz Award for wood-based fleece
Vaude and UPM won the Ernst Pelz Award for the first fleece jacket made from wood-based polyester....
July 6, 2026 Turning EPR compliance into an opportunity for outdoor brands
Extended Producer Responsibility is rolling out across Europe. Suston asks Rematrix how outdoor brands can turn compliance into opportunity....
July 2, 2026 Salomon launches repair program in Europe
Salomon has expanded its apparel and bag repair service program across Europe, following its debut in France in April 2026....
July 2, 2026 “How do we make nature more inclusive – and why should we?”
Sweden's largest outdoor festival puts inclusive outdoor recreation and disability access into the spotlight....
July 1, 2026 “Slow fibers” over fast fashion – UN charts path to more sustainable textiles
UN experts explore how slow fiber and circularity can drive real sustainable fashion transformation....
June 12, 2026 Polyester LCA study reveals climate and human rights impacts
New polyester LCA data exposes climate, energy, and human rights impacts across virgin and recycled production....