October 26, 2022 Leder Heinen: Responsible Performance Leather
terracare is a high-quality produced leather and the flagship of one of the last remaining tanneries in Germany. The label focuses on three things: Performance, responsibility and sustainability....
October 25, 2022 Performance Days 2022: Time to score on carbon reductions
Performance Days in Munich is here, where the functional fabrics industry lines up to present its latest innovations. The show's CEO Marco Weichert shares how this year, it's "time to score" on reducing carbon emissions....
October 24, 2022 GORE ePE Membrane
Not long ago, repairs were both necessary and natural. Today, a new product is only a few keystrokes away, while repair has become a hassle. Is a revival possible – and can it be a profitable service?...
October 19, 2022 Wool: Towards a Better Future
From the farm level to processing facilities to entire communities - the International Wool Textile Organisation shares a few recent case studies demonstrating the wool industry’s capacity to do good....
September 1, 2022 Time to put Higg MSI controversy to rest? A question remains…
In response to the Higg MSI controversy, the Scandinavian Outdoor Group hosted a digital forum where the Norwegian Consumer Authority, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and other members of the industry could put this case to rest. Still, just one question...
August 30, 2022 Backpack Made With Recycled & Cow Methane Materials
Osprey announces the Talon Earth, featuring PFAS-free, GRS recycled and Bluesign designated materials, as well as hardware innovations made using certified renewable natural gas from cow methane....
August 2, 2022 HIGG: “Goal isn’t to advocate for one material over another.”
The outdoor industry’s leading tool for measuring its environmental impacts is under fire. Higg's Senior VP of Market Impact, Del Hudson, responds to the recent controversy and critique surrounding the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI)....
June 30, 2022 Green Light for More Sustainable Headlamps
Terra Scout is a step towards a brighter and more sustainable future and smart innovations together, where the well-known concept of “reuse, reduce, recycle” is part of Silva's strategy going forward....
