All General Outdoor articles
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ArticleZDHC reports wider adoption of chemical management tools
ZDHC reports rising supplier participation, chemical transparency and certification across its Roadmap to Zero program.
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News briefsSweden plans PFAS ban from 2028
Sweden plans to ban PFAS in consumer products from 2028, ahead of expected EU legislation on forever chemicals.
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News briefsVF expands community college scholarship partnership
VF has expanded its community college scholarship program, which has awarded 113 scholarships to 101 students since 2022.
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ArticleLenzing restructures fiber network and plans €300m capital increase
Lenzing will close fiber plants in Austria and the UK, target €120 million in savings and raise up to €300 million in new equity.
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News briefsSorona and WGSN identify 2027 material trends
Sorona and WGSN identify bio-based hybrids, climate-adaptive fabrics and skin-focused textiles as key apparel trends through 2027.
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ArticleNiber strengthens ingredient-brand strategy with key appointments
The performance-materials company is accelerating its ingredient-brand strategy with two senior appointments as it positions its PFAS-free electrospinning platform as a global performance brand.
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ArticleMammut highlights PFAS milestone in 2025 Responsibility Report
Mammut’s 2025 Responsibility Report highlights its PFAS transition, validated net-zero target and continued progress in repair and circularity.
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ArticleGerman repair law highlights retail challenges
Germany’s new repair law strengthens consumer rights, but a NIM study finds cost and awareness remain major barriers.
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News briefsSunGod develops Classics4 Pro with Courtney Dauwalter
The British eyewear brand’s new Classics4 Pro blends its casual Classics4 design with performance features developed with ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter.
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News briefsAmazon Business reaches $60bn sales run rate
More than 1.8 million organizations joined Amazon Business in H1 as the B2B platform reached a $60 billion annualized gross-sales run rate.
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News briefsTimberland launches US-exclusive eyewear capsule
The US-exclusive Timberland Eyewear Iconic Capsule combines workwear-inspired styling with polarized lenses and bio-based materials.
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News briefsDimpora Bio gains new apparel applications
Dimpora’s PFAS-free Bio membrane is appearing in new technical apparel from California-based Tèmi and Middle Distance.
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News briefsEcco revives Receptor with new outdoor range
Ecco is celebrating 25 years of Receptor technology with new Receptor XP models and designer interpretations through Ecco.Kollektive.
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News briefsAlpine Climate Summit launches Alps Future Award
The 3rd Alpine Climate Summit gathered 200 participants in Ehrwald and presented the first Alps Future Awards for Alpine innovation.
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News briefsMilano Unica attracts more international buyers
International buyers neared 50% of attendance at Milano Unica, while 604 exhibitors presented their latest fabrics and accessories.
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News briefsMunich Fabric Start sees visitor numbers dip
Munich Fabric Start’s 30th edition drew 8% fewer visitors, as 650 exhibitors presented textile trends for Autumn/Winter 2027/28.
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News briefsCarbios expands textile recycling licensing
Carbios is extending its enzymatic recycling licenses to textiles after validating the technology for complex PET waste at industrial scale.
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News briefsRoots expands travel retail with Vancouver airport store
The Canadian outdoor lifestyle brand has opened a store at Vancouver International Airport with Hudson, expanding its travel retail footprint beyond Asia.
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ArticleRunning keeps driving Deckers: Hoka delivers again
Deckers has posted its strongest-ever first quarter, topping $1 billion in revenue for the first time as Hoka continues to outrun the competition.
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ArticleRegatta outlines 2030 climate and materials targets
Regatta details its climate, materials and supply-chain strategy, targeting a 50% emissions cut by 2030 and net zero by 2050.
