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....
August 22, 2019 Running Faster Side by Side
Launched in 2018, Project Clean Run relies on collaboration and believes in tracing and sharing best practices in the footwear industry, with a focus on trail running. After the completion of its first phase, where is it heading? The key...
July 17, 2019 Summer Trade Shows Award These Sustainable Products
Sustainability rakes in the awards on both sides of the Atlantic at this summer’s OutDoor by Ispo and Outdoor Retailer trade shows....
July 12, 2019 Built on Water-Saving Tech
Swedish sustainability leader, Polygiene makes it possible to skip a wash or more by minimizing odor that may be present in clothes after wearing – with the potential to provide massive water savings. ...
July 12, 2019 Nothing Has Changed Since 1891
Since the 17th century, knives made in Mora have been used by people all over the world. The Morakniv knife has become one of the most famous symbols of Sweden and over the years it has evolved from a simple...
July 12, 2019 Rethinking Membrane
Is there a solution to the waterproof vs. breathable membrane dilemma that is also sustainable? Mario Stucki and Anna Beltzung, the brains behind the award-winning Sane Membrane, respond with an emphatic “Yes!”...
July 12, 2019 Shake the Habit: Bring Your Own!
For them to make any sense, reusables require that you actually use them. Again and again and again....
July 12, 2019 Closing the Loop by 2030: Mission Possible
The crucial technologies needed for a closed-loop textile industry have been available for a long time. Instead of each one of us taking individual steps, we should now join forces to establish a goal for the future and set a...
July 12, 2019 Friend or Faux: Is Vegan Leather Better?
Vegan leather is trending as more and more consumers are putting veganism at the forefront of their personal mission. But is vegan leather an ethical, sustainable alternative – or just plastic in a new wrapping?...