Avian Studios partnered with scientists from the VTT technical research center of Finland and Aalto University to design a pair…
Two Brands That Are Cleaning Up After Us
High concentrations of plastic bags, bottles, fishing nets and other debris have created unbelievably massive floating garbage patches on the…
Spider Silk and Mushroom Fabrics
Venture back company Bolt Threads is creating high performance fabrics using strong, sustainable materials inspired (and created) by nature. To…
Dynamic Microalgae Textile Printing
Microalgae are the weeds of waterways that snake throughout cities. Material designers and scientists have been harvesting this abundant natural…
A New Bio Plastic From Crustaceans
Alarming amounts of non-biodegradable plastics are clogging our landfills. Out of the 300 million tons of plastic waste we create…
Material Technology Invented By Sailors
Sailors racing in annual Volvo Ocean Race sail over 35,000 miles through treacherous storms and other unforeseen extreme conditions. Every…
Packs That Could Save Your Life
Long over are the days were a backpack was just a simple bag with two padded straps. Blame our new-found…
Japan Only Outdoor Collections
Japan travel is hot right now. High-speed trains, ancient architecture, mineral hot springs, a whole new flavor profile (umami, anyone?)…
Gear Recommerce Benefits Us All
The truth is that even shoes made from recycled plastic bottles will end up in a landfill. A truly different…
NASA Inspired Performance Gear
-4550° F is no joke. NASA has to design gear that lets its astronauts stay alive in extreme conditions. Designers…
