All articles by Outdoor Industry Compass Editorial Team – Page 2
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ArticleIcebreaker is 96.14% plastic-free, last 4% to follow soon
Source: Icebreaker Since 2018, the Icebreaker brand, which was founded in New Zealand in 1995, has been pursuing the goal of banning all synthetic fibers from its collection under the motto “Plastic-free by 23”. Six years later, the Merino pioneer has to admit that the ambitious goal ...
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ArticleIGOT invites applications for new grant opportunity round
It’s Great Out There Coalition’s grant opportunity round opens for grassroots outdoor organizations.
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ArticleExhibitor numbers at Texworld Evolution Paris exceed pre-Covid figures
Texworld Evolution Paris will take place at Porte de Versailles in the French capital city on Feb. 5-7, and this first edition of 2024 has been announced as a record edition. With 1,260 exhibitors expected to showcase, of which 500 are from China alone, the upcoming event will surpass the ...
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ArticleTernua Group has optimized, will now consolidate
Ternua Group has ended 2023 with a 10 percent increase in sales, from €31.5 million to €34.7 million, or just shy of its projected €35 million, according to Modaes. “We began the year with good prospects in terms of both replenishments and direct activity,” explained CEO Jokin Umerez. He said ...
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ArticleLenzing confirms top sustainability rating from MSCI, participates in SAC Higgs FEM
Lenzing Group, the Austrian supplier of wood-based specialty fibers for the textile and non-wovens industries, has been recognized with an “AA” rating by MSCI for the third time in a row, placing Lenzing among the top eight percent of the world’s most sustainable companies. Lenzing was recognized for its sustainability ...
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ArticleLaunch of new Interreg project for sustainable outdoor sports
With the Interreg project “AAC – Alpine Awareness Camps,” the Innsbruck-based Verein zur Information über alpine Gefahren (Association for Information on Alpine Dangers), known for its SAAC (Snow & Alpine Awareness Camps) initiative, wants to set new standards for sustainability and digitalization in alpine outdoor sports. From Sept. 1, 2023, ...
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ArticleClarus sells Precision Sport segment
Salt Lake City-based Clarus Corp., the parent company of the outdoor and overlanding brands Black Diamond, Rhino-Rack, Maxtrax and Tred Outdoors, announced on Dec. 29, 2023, that it has entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to sell its Precision Sport segment, which consists of the company’s Sierra Bullets ...
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ArticleSuccessful reorganization and realignment of Pierer subsidiary Syntace
Syntace GmbH, the umbrella company for the Syntace brand, a manufacturer of high-quality bicycle components, and Liteville, a manufacturer of high-end bikes, primarily in the mountain bike segment, has successfully completed a comprehensive restructuring since Pierer Industrie AG (PIAG) took over the majority rights in 2022. The ...
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ArticleEMPOCA: Connecting Black youth with nature and creating future leaders
After meeting Anthony Owosekun at the European Outdoor Summit 2023 (EOS) in Berlin, where he presented the non-profit organization he founded, it is a heartfelt matter for us to introduce him and his NGO to our readers who could not attend EOS last fall. Source: Jasmin Valcarcel / ...
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ArticleWorldly launches next generation of environmental impact assessments, Higg FEM 4.0
Worldly, in partnership with Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), has announced the launch of Higg Facility Environmental Module 4.0 (Higg FEM 4.0). To help companies address pressing climate issues and meet growing regulatory requirements, the environmental assessment is now aligned with global carbon frameworks. The new version features numerous design enhancements ...
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ArticleBuff intensifies sustainability commitment
Spanish company Buff, which celebrated its official entry into the B-Corp community in 2023, has made significant progress on its journey towards sustainability, which the company prioritizes in all its decisions. In the B Corp certification, Buff managed to achieve a score of 105.7, which is well above industry standards. ...
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ArticleEOCA grants funding to four new conservation projects
At the end of a selection process lasting almost six months, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has announced that €180,000 has been allocated to four new conservation projects in four different countries. In the fall funding round, non-profit organizations were able to apply to EOCA for funding of up ...
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ArticleOIA to co-publish Outdoors For All manifesto
The British Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) has announced the publication of the “Outdoors For All” manifesto, jointly produced by the OIA and 35 other national governing bodies and environmental organizations, including British Cycling, National Trails UK and BMC. The initiative is committed to increasing responsible access to ...
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ArticleDistributor Elements introduces “impact discount”
Elements, the Belgian distributor of outdoor brands such as Patagonia, Klean Kanteen and Care Plus, is making efforts to be an inspiring example within the distribution sector in terms of corporate social responsibility: The Antwerp-based family business that recently received B Corp certification is taking a new step forward with ...
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ArticleTextile Exchange releases annual Materials Market Report and launches its Materials Directory
Materials standards body Textile Exchange has released the 10th edition of its annual “Materials Market Report,” a source for global fiber and materials production volumes. The data includes materials produced for the fashion, textile, and apparel industries and other sectors. According to the new report, global fiber ...
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ArticleSalomon Foundation expands commitment in Europe, USA and Mexico
Since 1999, the Salomon Foundation has supported the social and professional rehabilitation of more than 400 mountain athletes. Starting in 2023, the foundation will refocus and expand its role by supporting local organizations around the world that promote and facilitate access to the outdoors for those who may have previously ...
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ArticleAlpine Group brings transformation of fashion industry to COP28
Alpine Group, the end-to-end textile innovation and apparel manufacturing group whose brand partners include Lululemon, The North Face, Under Armour and Columbia, teamed up with fashion industry players such as TrusTrace, The Apparel Institute, Keel Labs, Samata Pattinson, Founder and CEO of Black Pearl, and Julia Gulatee, One Young World ...
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ArticleEcodesign for sustainable products regulation practically adopted by the EU
The European Commission, Parliament and Council agreed on Dec. 4 on a new framework to make products sustainable by design.
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ArticleISPO Munich 2023: Back with lots of Zeitgeist (and more)
Our editors sum up the biggest themes, most important numbers, trends and pinch points on show at ISPO Munich 2023.
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ArticleHövding threatened by recall and permanent sales ban, defends itself vehemently
In view of the Swedish Consumer Protection Agency’s previous decision to temporarily stop the sale of Hövding in Sweden, the company has now submitted a final statement with extensive documentation which, together with expert opinions, proves the high safety standard of the head protection. According to Hövding, RISE (formerly Statens ...
