April 3, 2025 Base layers sustainability guide: Key considerations before you buy
How to choose base layers that combine performance with ethics. A guide to materials, labor standards, and making gear last....
February 28, 2025 “To make a greater impact, our industry must collaborate even more”
The outdoor industry faces mounting challenges, but EOG's new Director Christian Schneidermeier argues that deeper collaboration can drive real impact....
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....
September 6, 2024 Patagonia commits to reduced packaging impact by joining Pack4Good
Patagonia joins Canopy's Pack4Good initiative to advance its environmental goals by focusing on Next Generation packaging solutions that reduce reliance on forests, preserving critical ecosystems. ...
May 29, 2024 Visions from the Changemakers: Gina Lovett, Environmental Initiatives Manager, Patagonia EMEA
How can outdoor companies navigate and steer in the right directions? And not get swamped in the daily operations? In this interview, Suston Editor-in-chief Gabriel Arthur discusses activism, goals and impact with Gina Lovett from Patagonia....
February 20, 2024 Patagonia non-profit makes first donation to conservation – and it’s HUGE
Holdfast Collective, the grant-making entity owning 98% of apparel brand Patagonia, has made its first significant gift worldwide – giving $5.2 million to The Nature Conservancy in Alabama to protect 8,000 acres in the state that are crucial for global...
February 8, 2024 Patagonia joins Icelandic fight to save wild salmon
Patagonia releases new documentary and launches campaign calling on the Icelandic government to show leadership in Europe by banning open net pen salmon farms in its coastal waters....
July 31, 2023 10 outdoor brands pioneering sustainability
On the way to a sustainable outdoor industry, companies are needed that set new standards and lead the way. Meet the most recognized sustainability leaders and find out what sets their sustainability efforts apart from the rest....
April 19, 2023 Is rPET up for the Challenge?
Recycled polyester, or rPET, is on the rise in outdoor apparel, enabling brands to dramatically cut the carbon footprint of their products. But in a branch where performance is key, how does rPET hold up against wind, rain and other...
March 15, 2023 Vjosa Becomes Europe’s First Wild River National Park
After years of campaigning from NGOs and the outdoor brand Patagonia, the Albanian government has announced the creation of Vjosa Wild River National Park to protect one of Europe's last wild rivers....