All CSR & Sustainability articles
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News briefsWorldly appoints Kathryn Smith Human Rights VP
Former Walmart responsible sourcing executive Kathryn Smith joins Worldly to lead the company’s social compliance and human rights strategy.
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OpinionFunctional Textiles Shanghai: The world has changed – sourcing is where the buzz is
In his latest column, Charles Ross reports from Functional Textiles Shanghai, where sourcing, tactile fabrics and supply chain collaboration dominated industry discussions.
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News briefseVent and Allied unveil down jacket system
Two material specialists collaborate on a new insulation system designed to address moisture buildup in down jackets.
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ArticleCoats sees OrthoLite as key footwear growth driver after 2025 acquisition
Coats delivered resilient 2025 results and is looking to OrthoLite to outperform the footwear market in 2026, supported by innovation, synergies and strong cash generation.
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ArticleOutdoor Impact Summit unveils 2026 program
The European outdoor industry’s sustainability summit returns with a program urging companies to move from commitments to concrete action.
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News briefsIcebug backs B Corp business call
The Swedish outdoor footwear company joins over 100 Nordic B Corp firms calling on businesses to take stronger action on climate and biodiversity.
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ArticleSoles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition
The US nonprofit focused on footwear and apparel reuse expands its circular solutions platform with the acquisition of a European reconditioning specialist.
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ArticlePolygiene introduces OdorCrunch2.0
The Swedish textile technology specialist introduces OdorCrunch2.0, a next-generation odor-control solution debuting at Performance Days in Munich.
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ArticleArne Arens becomes Unspun CEO
The US apparel technology company appoints a veteran outdoor industry executive to scale localized manufacturing.
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News briefsNorrøna launches third upcycled collection
The Norwegian outdoor brand expands its upcycling collaboration with new one-of-a-kind pieces debuting in select stores.
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News briefsCirc announces new Fiber Club partners
The US textile recycler grows its Fiber Club with new fashion brands and supply chain partners to scale circular materials.
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News briefsPolygiene's new OdorCrunch2.0 to be launched
The Swedish textile technology specialist marks its 20th anniversary with a new heavy-metal-free odor control solution.
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News briefsKeela partners with National Trust Scotland
The Scottish outdoor brand teams up with the conservation charity to launch a new apparel collection supporting wild landscapes.
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News briefsVivobarefoot launches global loyalty program
The UK minimalist footwear brand introduces a global loyalty program that rewards purchases, movement and sustainable actions.
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ArticleOn opens second LightSpray factory
The Swiss performance footwear brand scales its LightSpray production with a new robotic factory in South Korea.
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News briefsEOCA urges support for nature laws
The conservation association urges the outdoor sector to defend EU environmental laws under review.
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News briefsClimatex raises €3.5M, names CEO-designate
The Swiss circular textile technology specialist secures new capital and prepares for a leadership transition to scale recyclable fabric solutions globally.
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News briefsDecathlon expands Rebike shop-in-shops
A French sporting goods retailer deepens its circular retail strategy with new refurbished e-bike shop-in-shops across Germany.
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OpinionOutdoor sourcing in 2026: Stabilization without recovery
Stabilizing demand, fragmented orders and rising compliance costs define the outdoor supply chain in early 2026 — with resilience continuing to replace growth as the central strategy.
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News briefsGCI, Sterling partner in Colombia
The US nonprofit and the rope manufacturer team up to support youth climbing and sustainable tourism in Colombia.
