Patagonia is cracking the code on endlessly recyclable wetsuits

By Bloomberg Published May 2, 2024 Starting next year, Patagonia’s wetsuits won’t just be recycled — they’ll be reincarnated.  At the company’s “Wetsuit Forge” repair and design center, located a few blocks from the beach in Ventura, California, a first-of-its-kind wetsuit is draped over a table. The suit looks and feels like any other, but … Read more

Snowleader outlines strategy to reach €150 Million in sales by 2027

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published Apr 22, 2024 Snowleader aims to increase its revenue by an additional €60 million over the next four years. The French platform is known for distributing gear for outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and trail running, as well as lifestyle lines from brands like Patagonia, Picture Organic Clothing, and The … Read more

Fashion’s sales season plastics problem isn’t about packaging

By Bloomberg Published Jan 1, 2024 Until the rise of online retail, you might have been forgiven for thinking that all apparel was shipped in burlap sacks. Those wanting their garment spending to be sustainable these days can take comfort in reusable wooden hangers, paper shopping bags, and recycled fibers. The only glimpse of plastic in many … Read more