Partner Stories

Natural fibers penalized? Why sustainability metrics fall short

Natural fiber scores underperform due to flawed tools. Better metrics are emerging to reflect their true impact from soil to society.

By IWTO

Rab’s Service Centres aim to keep outdoor gear going

Rab reveals latest Service Centre expansions as part of their circularity journey, striving to reduce the impact of their products at every stage of their lifecycle.

By Rab
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Cirql: materials for the next generations

Cirql scales biodegradable and recyclable foams, earning recognition and advancing circularity in the footwear sector.

By Cirql
Mace durability test

Durability: a new benchmark

Durability is fast becoming outdoor’s new design benchmark. A GORE-TEX white paper calls for common definitions and transparent testing.

By GORE

Footwear startup expands EU supply chain to reduce shoe production waste

Cirql joins forces with Frasson to expand recycled footwear materials in Europe, offering local access to components designed to reduce production waste.

By Cirql

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.

By Lavalan