October 31, 2024 “What does ‘nature positive’ really mean?”
Emma Gittoes Bunting, Woolmark Global Sustainability Manager, says it’s time to get behind the new, bottom-led “nature positive” movement....
October 28, 2024 Performance Days Recap: Record attendance, new dye solutions, and “Day 0”
Discover how Performance Days once again helped drive textile innovation with low-impact materials, bio-synthetics, and circular design, attracting record visitors in 2024....
October 23, 2024 Enhancing natural ecosystems – the role of sheep
As one of the first animals to be domesticated, sheep have proved to be indispensable in sustainably feeding and clothing humanity for millennia. IWTO takes a closer look to show that they might be indispensable solution to our future challenges...
October 7, 2024 Textile Exchange’s Materials Market Report: the Good News and… Less Good News
Certified fibers like RWS wool, alpaca, and cashmere saw growth in 2023. Recycled polyester's share, however, declined to 12.5%....
October 4, 2024 From A to Z. Top 25 Sustainability Standards in the Outdoor Industry
You have seen the labels on many outdoor products – but what do they mean? Get to know the essentials of sustainability standards like GRS, Fair Trade Certified and Regenerative Organic Certification in this quick reference guide....
October 4, 2024 Mammut launches Loopinsulation for winter 2024 with focus on resource conservation
Swiss outfitter Mammut has introduced Mammut Loopinsulation for the winter 2024 season, in what it calls a breakthrough in resource conservation. Developed with Teufelberger, the insulation reuses rope manufacturing scraps, advancing Mammut's commitment to reducing emissions. Swiss mountain sports outfitter Mammut...
September 24, 2024 Performance Days 2024: Leading the way in textile sustainability innovations
Discover sustainable innovations in textile production at Performance Days 2024, from advancements in dyeing processes to innovative waterproofing....
September 6, 2024 Patagonia commits to reduced packaging impact by joining Pack4Good
Patagonia joins Canopy's Pack4Good initiative to advance its environmental goals by focusing on Next Generation packaging solutions that reduce reliance on forests, preserving critical ecosystems. ...
September 6, 2024 Are classic products more sustainable?
In the outdoor industry, new seasons get all the attention. But alongside these, there are the brand stalwarts: The products that look the same, year after year. What makes these endure the test of time, and what are their benefits...
