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....
June 10, 2026 Focus Topic & Trend Forum: Bio-based moves from fiber to function
Performance Days' new Focus Topic traces bio-based materials from fiber innovation to finished function....
June 10, 2026 New: Cellulose Forum & Garment Tech Forum
Performance Days adds a Cellulose Forum and Garment Tech Forum for cellulosic fiber innovation....
June 10, 2026 Sustainability Exchange: from regulation to action
Performance Days launches Sustainability Exchange, linking EU rules to sustainability communication for textile brands....
June 9, 2026 Green Shape: from in-house label to industry standard
While other brands and retailers take their "eco-labels" off the market, Vaude goes in the opposite direction with its Green Shape label....