May 8, 2025 Nationwide circular fashion event shuts out ultra-fast fashion brands
Sweden’s annual clothing swap banned Shein and Temu items, reflecting growing resistance to ultra-fast fashion and calls for longer-lasting wardrobes....
April 29, 2025 Turning waste into gear: Outdoor brands embracing reclaimed fibers
Discover how outdoor brands are using reclaimed fibers to reduce waste and resource use — from polyester and down to wool and cotton....
January 31, 2025 Guide: Sleeping Bags & Sustainability
Find a long-lasting sleeping bag with this guide on materials, insulation, certifications, and care tips to maximize lifespan and reduce impact....
December 13, 2024 Climbing brand claims an industry first for recycled aluminum content
Black Diamond sets new standards with verified recycled aluminum content in carabiners and trekking poles, reducing its carbon footprint by 88 tons annually....
November 29, 2024 Guide: Top 7 “Open Source” Sustainability Tools
Explore how open-source initiatives like Open Supply Hub and Material Facts promote transparency and tackle ESG challenges in the outdoor industry....
November 29, 2024 Circularity vs. Virgin Materials Consumption? Find out which way the textile industry is trending
The Circularity Gap Report: Textiles finds the industry is just 0.3% circular. Solutions include circular manufacturing, slow fashion, and improved worker equity....
November 28, 2024 Inclusivity in outdoor spaces: NGO shares barriers, progress and an upcoming European-first report
Learn how Opening Up The Outdoors is tackling inclusivity in Europe’s outdoor industry through advocacy, education, and a landmark report....
November 25, 2024 New partnership sets sights on closed loop, textile-to-textile recycling
Reju and NFT collaborate to scale textile recycling, combining infrastructure and innovation to transform waste into regenerated materials....
November 14, 2024 Sympatex: Challenges and Opportunities of Textile Circularity
The ESPR has pushed textile circularity to the forefront. Leading the way since 2016, Sympatex emphasizes mono-material design and improvements to recycling infrastructure to close the loop – and urges the rest of the industry to follow suit....
October 4, 2024 Mammut launches Loopinsulation for winter 2024 with focus on resource conservation
Swiss outfitter Mammut has introduced Mammut Loopinsulation for the winter 2024 season, in what it calls a breakthrough in resource conservation. Developed with Teufelberger, the insulation reuses rope manufacturing scraps, advancing Mammut's commitment to reducing emissions. Swiss mountain sports outfitter Mammut...