All Circular Design articles
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News briefsVaude launches circular economy campaign ‘Design for Life’
TheA German outdoor gear brand introduces a new design philosophy built around product longevity, repairability and circular consumption.
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News briefsSamsonite launches circular luggage with digital passports
The travel gear company unveils two circular luggage lines featuring Digital Product Passports to boost traceability and material transparency.
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OpinionThe days of abundant rPET feedstock are over: What is the alternative?
OIC columnist Charles Ross explains why outdoor brands must rethink material sourcing now, as the era of easy rPET feedstock rapidly ends.
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News briefsAmbercycle and Highsun sign partnership
The circular materials specialist partners with the Chinese holding to scale textile-to-textile recycling, aiming to redefine synthetic production.
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ArticleFinisterre launches a recycled neoprene mat designed in line with circular economy principles
UK cold-water surf and outdoor brand Finisterre’s new changing mat made from recycled wetsuits shows how circular design can transform ocean waste into durable surf essentials.
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News briefsCirculose and Tangshan Sanyou partner to scale circular textiles
The Swedish recycling pioneer teams up with Tangshan Sanyou to accelerate fiber circularity and expand sustainable textile production in China.
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News briefseBay invests in Refiberd to boost circular fashion
eBay invests $300,000 in the AI textile-sorting startup to advance circular fashion and scale sustainable solutions in the apparel industry.
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News briefsMaier Sports launches recyclable hiking pants
The German company redefines hiking pants with the recyclable Nil Loop and Lulaka Loop models, which are “circular by design.”
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ArticleRetail’s new role: Enabling circularity
Retailers must seamlessly integrate omnichannel, consumer- and product-centric approaches while embracing circular economy principles, says our author.
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ArticleBeyond ownership: The future of omni-channel sports retail in a circular economy
As the outdoor and sports industry grapples with rapid change, a two-part series by our expert contributor Sébastien Willefert explores the opportunities and pitfalls of circular business models in retail.
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News briefsAclima expands ReBorn collection with new recycled wool garments
The ReBorn collection features new jackets and shirts made from factory wool scraps and recycled materials, reinforcing circular sustainability.
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News briefsBig Agnes introduces backpacks made from Hyosung’s recycled nylon
The US outdoor brand launches its new Sweetwater UL pack series made from Regen Ocean Robic Nylon, combining ultralight design with eco-conscious performance.
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ArticleHead presents recyclable ski
The Austrian ski maker has introduced a revolutionary sustainable ski that reduces CO₂ emissions by 26% and allows material reuse up to five times.
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News briefsH&M Foundation backs The Fashion ReModel
The foundation joins Ellen MacArthur’s Fashion ReModel to scale circular fashion, helping brands decouple revenue from production and reduce waste.
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News briefsOsprey introduces sustainable Fall 2025 collection with ReComp fabric
The new Fall 2025 line features ReComp fabric and a Looptworks partnership.
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News briefsFreitag appoints Janine Weiz-Bühler as CEO
The sustainability pioneer takes the helm as the new ”Navigator” at the iconic Zurich-based bag brand.
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ArticleBioCircular Materials Alliance welcomes new partners and publishes its first Progress Report
Milestones achieved in 2024 include the first versions of its Materials BioCircularity Database.
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News briefsAmbercycle and Benma partner to scale circular textile solutions
Another partnership with a Chinese manufacturer of renewable polyester aims to increase production of Cycora to meet growing demand.
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ArticleAmbercycle and Shenghong join forces to revolutionize circular fashion
The collaboration aims to scale circular yarn production, tackling the apparel industry’s waste problem with innovative solutions.
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ArticleBlack Diamond sets new sustainability standards with recycled aluminum
The company partners with sustainability expert UL Solutions to set industry-first recycled aluminum benchmarks, reducing its reliance on virgin materials.
