Avian Studios partnered with scientists from the VTT technical research center of Finland and Aalto University to design a pair … More
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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 … More
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 … More
Dynamic Microalgae Textile Printing
Microalgae are the weeds of waterways that snake throughout cities. Material designers and scientists have been harvesting this abundant natural … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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?) … More
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 … More
NASA Inspired Performance Gear
-4550° F is no joke. NASA has to design gear that lets its astronauts stay alive in extreme conditions. Designers … More
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