All Legal & Institutional articles
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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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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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ArticleSkechers and Kizik both claim patent victory
A Munich court found one Skechers footwear design infringed Kizik’s patent but rejected claims against three others, prompting competing victory claims.
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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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ArticleFrom industry to government: Leon Korošec on European competitiveness and innovation
The fomer Elan executive discusses Europe’s industrial competitiveness and innovation, as well as his transition from business to government.
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ArticleBetter Cotton Initiative transitions to regenerative cotton standard system
The cotton sustainability organization has strengthened its farming requirements, impact measurement and traceability to support regenerative sourcing.
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ArticleOutdoor and sportswear brands form alliance to tackle microfiber pollution
A new industry alliance aims to accelerate the development of practical solutions to reduce microfiber pollution in textile manufacturing and product development.
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ArticleEOCA and outdoor companies urge EU to retain nature directives
EOCA and major outdoor brands are urging the European Commission to retain existing EU nature protection rules amid a 2026 review.
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News briefsColorado Supreme Court upholds Vail Resorts Epic Pass release
A Colorado Supreme Court ruling finds that an Epic Pass agreement signed after an accident can release claims that already existed.
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ArticleGerman e-commerce association calls for tougher EU product rules
The German e-commerce association welcomes stronger enforcement against non-EU sellers but sees gaps around responsible economic operators.
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ArticleSecond Sympatex bond trial begins against former co-owner Stephan Goetz
Nearly a decade after a 90 percent bond haircut, criminal proceedings involving former Sympatex owners, managers and advisers continue in Munich.
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ArticleEOG concludes eight-year Single Use Plastics Project
The industry initiative is ending after developing shared standards, guidance and recycling solutions for plastic packaging across the outdoor sector.
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ArticleBluesign opens revised Criteria and Scheme for public consultation
The revised framework adds requirements covering areas including climate, water stewardship, PFAS, microplastics and due diligence.
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ArticleEuratex calls for a workable framework for PFAS compliance
The European textile industry body supports reducing PFAS emissions but says EU restrictions need clear testing methods, realistic thresholds and regulatory consistency.
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News briefsEdgar Grospiron steps down as French Alps 2030 President
Another senior leadership change has hit the French Alps 2030 organizing committee, with Director General Vincent Roberti temporarily taking the helm.
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ArticleOutdoor Alliance takes public lands priorities to Capitol Hill
More than 60 outdoor recreation representatives are meeting U.S. lawmakers as major decisions over national forests, recreation access and federal land management approach.
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News briefsÖSV pushes back on expanded World Championships, proposes leaner World Cup
Austria’s ski federation is opposing plans for more frequent World Championships while proposing fewer, higher-quality World Cup events.
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ArticleOutdoor Alliance maps recreation areas at risk from US policy rollbacks
The recreation coalition highlights more than 20 western US landscapes as federal policy changes reshape the balance between conservation, recreation and development.
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ArticleOIA strengthens leadership team with five appointments
The US outdoor trade association has strengthened its team with appointments spanning government affairs, communications, operations, sustainability and marketing.
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News briefsFjällräven threatens legal action over Sweden Democrats campaign font
The Swedish outdoor brand has called on the Sweden Democrats to change campaign typography it considers too similar to its own visual identity.
