October 24, 2022 GORE ePE Membrane
Not long ago, repairs were both necessary and natural. Today, a new product is only a few keystrokes away, while repair has become a hassle. Is a revival possible – and can it be a profitable service?...
October 24, 2022 Isbjörn: “Durability is our silver bullet”
Isbjörn of Sweden is committed to making long-lasting outdoor clothing for adventurous kids and teenagers, choosing the highest performing and responsible materials and manufacturing processes each season....
October 24, 2022 Hohenstein Performance Index
Buying outdoor clothing that proves to be unsuitable for the outdoors is not sustainable. The Hohenstein Performance Index enables an objective assessment of the suitability of textiles for their planned use even before buying them....
October 19, 2022 Wool: Towards a Better Future
From the farm level to processing facilities to entire communities - the International Wool Textile Organisation shares a few recent case studies demonstrating the wool industry’s capacity to do good....
October 10, 2022 Salomon Seeking Circularity, Innovation & Eco-design Lead
Salomon is looking for talent to lead its circularity, sustainable innovation & eco-design strategy & programs as part of its global sustainability vision & strategy....
October 9, 2022 Are we ready for “Made in a Democracy”?
Consumers and businesses have been more than willing to take advantage of rock-bottom prices offered by various dictatorships around the world. We're beginning to understand the true cost is much greater....
October 4, 2022 Bergans – Reasons to Repair
Not long ago, repairs were both necessary and natural. Today, a new product is only a few keystrokes away, while repair has become a hassle. Is a revival possible – and can it be a profitable service?...
October 3, 2022 “Strong will to put an end to ‘Forever Chemicals'”
Hazardous highly fluorinated substances or PFAS, are being phased out, but it's proving to be a job easier said than done. Lisa Skedung, co-editor of the recently released PFAS Substitution Guide, shares how to put an end to them....
October 3, 2022 Can “Nearshoring” Solve Our Many Crises?
Is "nearshoring" production back to nearby countries the solution to pandemic, war and climate woes? We take a deepdive into the bicycle apparel industry's efforts to find out....
September 4, 2022 We’ve Got the Power
Many wait on politicians to sort out renewable energy production. Suston meets with three outdoor brands and retailers that, through their own wind and solar initiatives, are already leading the way....