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ArticleEOCA sustaining members celebrate 10 years of support
Since 2015, a select group of forward-thinking companies has helped finance the core costs of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) on behalf of the European outdoor leisure sector, benefitting conservation. EOCA just announced that this year, not only are there now eight Sustaining Members of EOCA, with a new ...
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ArticleNikwax achieves carbon emissions targets 18 months ahead of schedule
Nikwax, the UK-based maker of technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has announced a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by successfully achieving its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emission reduction goals 18 months earlier than initially planned. In its first Sustainability ...
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News briefsOR partners with Nikwax to transition away from intentional PFAS use
With its Fall 2024 collection, Seattle-based outdoor apparel manufacturer Outdoor Research (OR) unveils new materials and DWR technologies on its best-selling and now most sustainable rain collection, paired with the brand’s most significant sustainability efforts to date. The redesigned Foray and Aspire waterproof shell collections feature AscentShell ...
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ArticleEOCA members announce Green Friday fundraiser actions
After inviting companies to participate in its antidote to Black Friday and raise money to help fund EOCA projects, the EOCA has released details of how its membership brands are marking Green Friday on Nov. 28 this year.
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News briefsNew CEO for Nikwax
Nikwax, maker of technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor gear and apparel, has promoted current President of Nikwax North America, Brian Davidson, to CEO of its global business. Davidson will maintain his position while also leading Nikwax globally. Source: Nikwax Brian Davidson, new CEO of Nikwax’s global ...
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News briefsNikwax develops PFAS-free, factory-applied DWR for synthetic outdoor fabrics
British care and waterproofing company Nikwax has developed a high-performance, PFAS-free, factory-applied Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for synthetic outdoor fabrics. As Nikwax’s global launch partner, U.S.-based Outdoor Research will debut the new Direct.Dry in its Fall 2024 line. Source: Nikwax With PFASs in the crossfire of criticism ...
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News briefsOutdoor Research selects preferred partner for DWR treatments
Seattle-based Outdoor Research (OR) has struck a deal with the UK’s Nikwax, which from September is to become the gear and apparel company’s “preferred partner for after-purchase Durable Water Repellent (DWR) care and treatment.” The deal aligns with OR’s gradual shift away from per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which it ...
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OpinionEarth Day: For hippies, greenwashing, or a real opportunity for brands?
With many brands marking the occasion, will Earth Day become just another gimmick? Our expert shares how brands can meaningfully take part.
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News briefsNikwax introduces new PFC-free hydrophobic down
U.K. care and waterproofing company Nikwax is introducing two new treated down fillings: Nikwax Hydrophobic Down+ (NHD+) and Nikwax Hydrophobic Down Recycled (NHD Recycled). For both products (virgin and recycled down), Nikwax is working with a PFC-free chemical treatment. According to the company, the NHD+ down is available from 650 ...
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News briefsNikwax creates MRSL limiting use of hazardous chemicals in manufacturing and products
British-based manufacturer of waterproofing aftercare products Nikwax has created a comprehensive Manufacturing Restrictive Substances List (MRSL) that restricts the input of hazardous chemicals in its manufacturing process and products. The step is the latest in Nikwax’s transparent and open-source Chemical Management System (CMS), implemented in 2021 to ensure workers, consumers, ...
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News briefsEOCA members participate in Black (Green) Friday fundraiser
With the Black Friday shopping craze around the corner, many outdoor brands try to engage not only in selling but also in fundraising for environmental or social projects, renaming Nov. 25 the “Green Friday.” Seven members of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) dedicate their fundraising to projects under the ...
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ArticleEOCA launches three-part Earth Day fundraising campaign
On this year’s Earth Day (April 22, 2022), the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is once again hosting an online fundraiser, accompanied by activities initialized by its members and the non-profit Outdoor Gear For Good (OGFG). With the money raised through these three initiatives, EOCA supports a number of conservation ...
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ArticleNick Brown passes on ownership of Nikwax and Páramo to employees
After 45 years as owner and founder, Nick Brown has handed over control over Nikwax and Páramo on Feb. 1 to his employees on three continents at the age of 67 by selling the company to a newly formed Employee Ownership Trust. Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather, 1977 ...
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ArticleNikwax publishes first sustainability report, announces CSR roadmap to 2025
Aftercare and waterproofing specialist Nikwax used last week’s Slide & OTS exhibition in the U.K. to unveil the findings of its first sustainability report. The company provided insight into some of the 20 projects it has committed to across the company to achieve its sustainability goals by 2025. The first ...
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News briefsPyua pushes for circularity with new apparel rental concept
German sustainable apparel brand Pyua has launched a new apparel rental service to motivate consumers to expand the “sharing is caring” philosophy and lifestyle to their apparel use. Since Dec. 12, the Munich-based brand has been offering rental garments for snow sports and outdoor activities (insulation and hard shells) on ...
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ArticleEOCA partners with Business for Nature global coalition
By joining Business for Nature, a global coalition bringing together forward-thinking companies and conservation organizations, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) wants to encourage businesses to act now to reverse nature loss and advocate for greater policy ambition. The coalition is aiming to amplify business voices calling for governments during ...
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ArticleSasta wins Scandinavian Outdoor Award for plus size jacket
In an online ceremony hosted by the Scandinavian Outdoor Group ( SOG ), two Finnish companies were among the six winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Awards for Spring/Summer 2022: Sasta (based in Nurmes) and Halti (headquartered in Vantaa, Lapland). Source: Sasta ...
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ArticleThe winners of the 2020 Scandinavian Outdoor Awards
The annual winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Awards (SOA) for next year’s autumn/winter season were announced by the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG) at Ispo Munich . The international jury, which included experienced outdoor journalists and retailers, evaluated 25 products nominated on to the criteria of design, innovation, ...
