September 22, 2021 Return of the Get-Togethers
Before the pandemic, the international trade shows were becoming changemakers for a more sustainable outdoor industry. Can they regain their momentum?...
September 22, 2021 Microplastics and Microfibers
In less than a century, the versatility and affordability of plastic has found applications just about everywhere we look today. Unfortunately, it is also everywhere we would rather not find it....
September 22, 2021 What are flourocarbons (aka PFAS)?
PFAS, PFCs, PFOAs, PFOs and now PTFEs - what exactly do all these acronyms mean, and why have they been getting so much attention?...
September 22, 2021 Down
A natural, recyclable and biodegradable material with incredible thermal and compression values, down is almost too good to be true - were it not for animal welfare issues....
September 22, 2021 Wool
A natural fiber with characteristics synthetics still can’t match, properly sourced wool’s sustainability credentials can make it a true wonder material – if it can reduce its climate impacts....
September 22, 2021 Vegan Leather
Materials with dramatically lower impacts than leather and no animal welfare issues, vegan leathers are in demand. But can they match leather’s durability?...
September 21, 2021 Recycled Nylon
The oldest synthetic fiber and one of the most durable, properly sourced Nylon fiber’s sustainability potential is promising - if recycling becomes widespread....
September 21, 2021 Recycled Polyester
With virtually no land, water, animal, or agrochemical impacts, polyester has always been a low-impact material. Recycled polyester takes this a step further – but still has its challenges....
September 21, 2021 Polycotton
A blend of polyester and cotton - a match made in heaven say some as the two fibers can have complimentary sustainability profiles. End-of-life recycling? Not quite yet....
September 21, 2021 Hemp
When compared to other natural fibers in terms of water and chemicals inputs as well as durability, hemp’s sustainability credentials are unmatched – but can it prove it?...