December 5, 2017 Blend Recycling Breakthrough
In November 2017, the Swedish cross-disciplinary research program Mistra Future Fashion announced a major breakthrough in recycling polyester/cotton fiber blends....
June 5, 2017 Polyester: Just Another Word for PET
For the entrepreneur Jeffrey Provencal, ”one person’s trash is another person’s treasure” is more than just a cliché – it’s a sustainable business opportunity....
June 5, 2017 Facts you should know about recycled polyester
Polyester is the most widely recycled plastic in the world. Suston turns to expert Karla Magruder for a basic lesson on the subject of recycled polyester. What does recycled polyester actually mean? Polyester is a manmade fiber that is made from oil...
June 5, 2017 New Textile Loop
Five European companies have started an industrial partnership called Wear2wear, in order to develop 100 percent recycled, recyclable and PFC-free functional fabrics....
February 23, 2017 The Year of Gear Repairs
For years, the outdoor industry has talked about letting customers be able to repair their products. This past year, more and more brands have gone from words to action....