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?...
September 21, 2021 Cellulosics
Viscose, Rayon, Lyocell - there’s many names for these semisynthetic plant-based fibers, and many more methods to manufacture them. This makes impact generalizations difficult....
September 21, 2021 Biosynthetics
All the benefits of conventional synthetics without the dependency on fossil fuels? Or, all the impacts of natural fibers without many of their sustainability benefits? Too early to say....
September 21, 2021 Cotton and Organic Cotton
Natural, renewable, recyclable – cotton has the potential to be an excellent choice for sustainable apparel. But conventional cotton’s chemical inputs are enormous relative to other fibers, meaning its potential is only realized with organic practices....
September 20, 2021 Leather
The incredible durability and repairability of leather results in a lifespan measured in decades. When properly sourced, it can also be humane and have a low environmental impact....
September 20, 2021 A Second Life for a Second Skin
Sympatex is one of the worldwide leading producers of sustainable functional textiles. To reach its next ambitious goal – becoming 100 percent circular by 2030 – the company is pushing for collaboration within the textile industry....
September 20, 2021 Keen Launches Upcycling Certification Program
The first upcycling certification program to reduce industrial waste, the Harvest Certification creates a platform for transparency to make it easier for consumers to both identify and make environmental choices....
August 31, 2021 IPCC Assessment: How should outdoor respond?
The most recent IPCC assessment report has, among other things, found that not only are poorer nations at extreme risk, but even the richest countries won’t be able to control climate change’s impacts. Suston reaches out to Amy Horton at...
August 24, 2021 Committed to Sustainability
Ternua transforms abandoned fishing nets, plastic sea garbage, walnut shells and wool waste from sheep native to the Basque Country into technical and sustainable outdoor clothing. ...