February 5, 2020 A Backpack Made From Wood
Spinnova and Bergans have entered a collaboration with a clear goal: To develop a new and revolutionary way of sustainably manufacturing textiles. The very first prototype product is already in use....
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 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....
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 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?...
