November 25, 2020 Green Friday – Here to Stay
Arc'Teryx observes Black Friday by keeping their apparel out of landfills and in the circular economy with a new offer from their Used Gear trade-in program....
October 13, 2020 In 3-5 Years, Recycling Will Hit a “Bottle-Neck”
While the use of recycled polyester in textiles is finally picking up, we need to build our own recycling supply chain as the race for PET bottles has started....
September 30, 2020 Untapped Gold Mine
Ride, Protect & Share, these three words represent the essence of who we are: a snowboard, ski, surf, and outdoor clothing brand who, while not taking ourselves too seriously, still want to effect change....
May 28, 2020 Little Things That Matter
A new collaboration between leading trim manufacturer YKK and sourcing platform Oceanworks endeavours to take on the marine plastic waste challenge, one zipper at a time....
April 24, 2020 How Do You Currently Dispose of…?
The DEMETO project aims to develop innovative microwave-based processes to enable the indefinite chemical recycling of PET. If you're working in the textile supply chain, they'd really like to hear from you in this quick survey!...
February 7, 2020 Longevity in Action
Long-lasting products aside, getting consumers to actually keep their product in use requires support. Perhaps none go the extra mile as does Patagonia’s Worn Wear program....
February 7, 2020 Are Green Fridays Here to Stay?
Green Fridays make appearances across the industry yet again this year, with Swedish outdoor retailer Naturkompaniet discovering customers can go just as wild for secondhand as for discounts....
February 6, 2020 Achieving Sustainability with Synthetic Fibers
One of the most eco-certified recycled synthetic fibers on the planet, Chromuch, is the sustainable fiber the performance and outdoor industries have been looking for....
February 6, 2020 Relentlessly Responsible
PrimaLoft is fully committed to sustainability in every aspect of its business. The brand is pushing the limits of material science forward, resulting in the perfect balance between performance and responsibility....
February 5, 2020 Wool – Natural, Circular Sustainability
The International Wool Textile Organisation’s Dalena White outlines wool’s sustainability credentials at every stage of the product life cycle....