February 6, 2025 What’s in your climbing skins? The ethics and future of ski touring materials
Explore the sustainability of climbing skins made from mohair. Learn about animal welfare, recycling challenges, and tips for extending their lifespan....
February 3, 2025 Ultralight tentmaker unveils breakthrough PFAS-free fabric
Big Agnes PFAS-free HyperBead fabric offers ultralight, durable, and eco-conscious tent options, setting a new standard for sustainable outdoor adventures....
January 31, 2025 Thank You Sheep! Why European Wool Deserves a Renaissance
European wool is a natural, renewable fiber with incredible properties, yet much of it goes unused. Discover how Bavarian company Baur Vliesstoffe is giving this resource new life with Lavalan wool insulation....
January 31, 2025 Day 0: A must-attend event for responsible textile sourcing
Textile professionals looking for real impact need structured knowledge. Day 0 at Performance Days offers expert-led insights on sourcing, material impact, and industry regulations....
January 22, 2025 Defy the Elements With eVent Fabrics
Discover eVent Fabrics’ lightweight, plant-based laminates - stormST, stormburstLT, and windstormST - offering superior waterproof, breathable, and weather-resistant technology for outdoor and active lifestyles....
December 26, 2024 Detoxing shell jackets—are we finally there?
Even before PFAS became a hot topic, the shell jacket was the most discussed and tested garment in the outdoor industry. Has a new, PFAS-free performance benchmark been found? Suston seeks answers in Swedish Lapland....
December 13, 2024 Climbing brand claims an industry first for recycled aluminum content
Black Diamond sets new standards with verified recycled aluminum content in carabiners and trekking poles, reducing its carbon footprint by 88 tons annually....
November 14, 2024 Performance Days: A Space For Future-Oriented Ideas
3,838 visitors attended on October 23 and 24 in Munich to explore the innovations of around 490 exhibitors at the leading trade fair for functional fabrics and sustainable textile innovations. What defines its success, and what does the future hold?...
November 14, 2024 Sympatex: Challenges and Opportunities of Textile Circularity
The ESPR has pushed textile circularity to the forefront. Leading the way since 2016, Sympatex emphasizes mono-material design and improvements to recycling infrastructure to close the loop – and urges the rest of the industry to follow suit....