November 6, 2019 Wool’s Second Life
Most Swedish sheep farmers either discard, burn or plow their wool into the ground. Suston visits the island of Gotland, where old wool is now becoming new insulation for outdoor jackets....
November 5, 2019 The Changemaker
The sustainable apparel discourse remains a largely Western affair. What if Asia is ripe for a home-grown sustainability movement of its own?...
November 5, 2019 Fast-Growing Wonder Material
More and more outdoor brands are turning their eyes to hemp. Why? From a sustainability and durability perspective, you'd be better to ask why not....
November 5, 2019 A Conscious Choice
Ever since W. L. Gore & Associates was founded by Bob and Vieve Gore, treating people fairly and caring for the environment have been integral parts of the Gore culture....
November 5, 2019 Performance Days: Clear Commitment to Sustainability
The sourcing platform for functional fabrics and accessories in Munich chooses a fully sustainable pathway to the future by exclusively featuring sustainable materials in the Performance Forum....
November 5, 2019 Back to Basics: Materials Matter
European Outdoor Group's Head of CSR and Sustainability Katy Stevens implores outdoor businesses to remember the importance of materials decisions in their sustainability strategy. ...
November 5, 2019 Sustainable Performance
Brands have opportunities to implement sustainability at every stage of development. Hohenstein researches the human-textile-environment interaction to improve both performance and sustainability....
November 5, 2019 The Blue Way to Responsible Materials
It's a long, winding road to a sustainable product, one made responsibly and without harmful chemicals. Fortunately, with Bluesign, you needn't walk it alone....
September 2, 2019 Coffee. Sack. Kayak?
Using a 3D printer and used coffee sacks, Melker of Sweden prints kayaks - showing the hard goods' circular revolution may finally be at hand....