Experts estimate that up to 50 % of wool remains unused in the largest sheep-farming countries of Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. There should be more appreciation for European Wool....
As the industry grapples with the challenges of sustainability and circularity, Performance Days serves as a pivotal platform for stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and navigate the evolving landscape of polyester sourcing and manufacturing....
Since the invention of the Gore-Tex membrane almost 50 years ago, the brand stands for durable weather protection and comfort in functional outdoor clothing. During that time, the membrane technology has been constantly improved and reinvented....
Aku offers retailers Impacto, the first manual of its kind that estimates CO2 emissions from outdoor footwear. The issue of environmental impact will continue to be a central topic in the outdoor industry....
Sympatex has developed its own Eco Design Guide that brand partners can design their products in a circular way. The eco-design recommendations have been implemented in a separate trade fair collection together with YKK....
From performance to sustainability to the regenerative economy. Ingredient Branding has undergone a “remarkable transformation” says Tomas Vucurevic, Managing Director of the Ingredient Brand consultancy Braind....
While “PFC-free” has become a common claim in the outdoor industry, Fjällräven’s extensive journey of eliminating PFCs since 2009, closely aligned with scientific research, reveals a much more complex reality....
Often at the end of a textile product life cycle, we make the decision on how best to dispose the product. For a sustainable future, we could consider biodegradability. What is needed for successful biodegradation?...
