All CSR & Sustainability articles
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News briefsEOCA celebrates 20 years with new film
The anniversary film highlights €6 million in conservation funding and calls for stronger industry engagement in protecting nature.
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ArticleOn outlines progress on sustainability roadmap
The Swiss sportswear brand reports progress on lower-impact materials, coal phase-out at assembly factories and circular business models.
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ArticleSGS reports record Q3 sales growth of 14.6%
Strong demand for product testing, cybersecurity and sustainability services supported growth as the Swiss group maintained its 2026 outlook.
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News briefsPatagonia offers $100 credit for voting plans
The outdoor brand is offering $100 in store credit to encourage Americans to prepare for the November midterm elections.
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News briefsEU launches Bio-based Europe Alliance
The new EU initiative aims to accelerate demand for bio-based materials, including fibers, fabrics and polymers, with over 100 stakeholders involved.
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OpinionTexFuture Tokyo makes a promising debut
The inaugural TexFuture Tokyo highlights textile innovation, emerging technologies and industry collaboration, as Charles Ross reports.
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ArticleOutdoor tourism’s infrastructure challenge
FESI and POW call for better rail connections, infrastructure and industry cooperation to support sustainable outdoor tourism in Europe.
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News briefsBrightplus and NovaPoly unveil bio-based textile
A new bio-based textile concept eliminates the need for a separate adhesive layer, simplifying performance fabric construction.
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ArticleVaude is the first brand certified under Green Shape
The outdoor brand becomes the first to complete independent Green Shape certification, with 80 percent of its fall/winter collection certified.
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OpinionEl Niño: A warning for the outdoor industry
Charles Ross warns that a potentially severe El Niño could disrupt outdoor industry supply chains, agriculture and consumer markets.
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News briefsCanopy revises Hot Button criteria for cellulosic fibers
The revised framework introduces stricter sustainability criteria, greater emphasis on recycled fibers and a simplified rating system for MMCF producers.
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ArticleGregory and Faction launch ski travel collection
The two brands have joined forces on a four-piece collection of ski travel equipment, combining technical functionality with freeride-inspired design.
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ArticleHyosung TNC starts commercial bio-BDO production
The textile manufacturer has launched commercial bio-BDO production in Vietnam, with plans to quadruple capacity as demand for bio-based materials grows.
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ArticleDevold leads merino wool CSR assessment
The Norwegian wool specialist was the only brand to receive a “good” CSR rating in a German consumer test, earning top marks for transparency.
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News briefsRab introduces recycled fishing net fabrics across Microlight collection
The British outdoor brand introduces recycled fishing net fabrics across key Microlight styles, repurposing more than 22 tons of discarded nets.
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OpinionFrom pledges to production: The apparel industry confronts its scale problem
At Textile Exchange 2026, industry leaders explored how to turn sustainability commitments into commercially viable solutions.
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ArticlePatagonia integrates Worn Wear resale into its main online store
New and used products are now available through the same online store as Patagonia seeks to make resale a profitable part of its business.
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ArticleRevolutionRace surpasses SEK 2bn in sales as RVRC enters new chapter
Sales and profitability improved in 2025/26 as RVRC prepared for a new growth phase following its first acquisition.
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ArticlePerformance Days: Outdoor textiles face new demands
New membranes, bio-based materials and natural fibers highlight changing priorities in outdoor textile development.
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OpinionPerformance Days: The natural step forward
Charles Ross reflects on a record-breaking Performance Days, the rise of natural materials and challenges facing the textile industry.
