April 15, 2024 Report: Decouple synthetic materials from fossil fuels to meet climate targets
Rapid divestment from new fossil fuel extraction for synthetic materials will be critical to meeting climate targets, states Textile Exchange report....
April 3, 2024 “At best, this should be seen as greenwashing”
While European brands began voluntarily phasing out PFAS in outdoor equipment years ago, US brands have been dragging their feet. Will incoming legislation finally level the playing field?...
April 1, 2024 Is “Made in EU” More Sustainable?
"Made in EU" often stands for advantages such as strict quality standards and shorter delivery routes. Our guide provides an overview of ten brands that manufacture in Europe, and their advantages in terms of sustainability....
March 27, 2024 Brand seeks to get rid of single-use plastic – once and for all
Light My Fire introduces Borrow - a program designed to change consumer behavior and end the use of single-use plastics....
March 27, 2024 Textiles sustainability breakthroughs unveiled at record-smashing show
Did you miss the last Performance Days fair? From revolutionary workshops to state-of-the-art tech hubs, find out what you missed in the event that continues to reshape the landscape of fashion and sustainability in this recap!...
March 8, 2024 Why is European wool a waste product?
Experts estimate that up to 50 % of wool remains unused in the largest sheep-farming countries of Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. There should be more appreciation for European Wool....
March 7, 2024 The Editor’s Choice – 10 most sustainable ski touring products
We believe that the most sustainable outdoor products are the ones that are used over and over again. Editor-in-Chief Gabriel Arthur goes ski touring and chooses ten favorites that have stood the test of (a very long) time....
February 28, 2024 LCA – Long Complicated Algorithms? Or Lovely Creative Adventures?
Could the well-established LCA methodology be the missing catalyst needed to empower both business and consumers to make more sustainable decisions? Textiles expert Bowie Miles thinks so, but we just need to do one thing first....
February 26, 2024 Performance Days 2024: “The Future of Polyester – Beyond the Bottle”
As the industry grapples with the challenges of sustainability and circularity, Performance Days serves as a pivotal platform for stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and navigate the evolving landscape of polyester sourcing and manufacturing....
February 21, 2024 Recycling, upcycling & downcycling: What’s the difference?
Many outdoor companies use recycled materials to improve their ecological footprint and move towards circular business models. But what is upcycling and downcycling, and how do they fit into the bigger picture?...