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A series of articles around fashion and sustainability. Original stories, activism, events, as well as interviews and conversations.
Ella Maillart: Memoirs Of A Sparrow

Ella Maillart: Memoirs Of A Sparrow

She was a rare person; an outstanding sportswoman, who ventured into fields as diverse as trade, sailing and cinema. Writer by need rather than desire, she nonetheless had an enduring instinct for journalism and a keen eye for photography. However, at the core she was a traveller. 

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Swisswool® Light: Down for anything

Swisswool® Light: Down for anything

As warm as a puffer without the bulk, the Swisswool® Light Jacket is ready for all cold missions. Here is what happens when the power of natural materials is channeled through smart engineering.   

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How We Built the First Fully Protective Jacket Without Plastic

How We Built the First Fully Protective Jacket Without Plastic

The Ventile® Shell is the culmination of 10 years of experience embedding natural fabrics into sportswear. Now, it marks a real leap forward for plastic-free sportswear. It’s the piece our small yet carefully curated collection lacked—and a nod to our skiwear origins. We asked ourselves: how do we push the boundaries of protection and functionality?

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Minimal layering for Winter

Minimal layering for Winter

Layering is not like creating your outfit once and for all and then rolling with it. In many winter activities, the interplay of hiking and skiing requires fine tuning and relies on your sense of anticipation and perceptions. Discover our selected tips for protection and warmth, all that without a membrane shield or plastic whatsoever.

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Psychedelics of Plastics: Hallucination

Psychedelics of Plastics: Hallucination

On the first of August 1955, history takes a turn. There are no trumpets, no solemn broadcast to announce it, but there it is, a quiet, almost imperceptible change. 

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Against All Odds Pt. 3 – The Details

Against All Odds Pt. 3 – The Details

Plastic-free means 0% plastic in clothing. To be true to this claim, it is not enough to find natural fabrics, all the components of a garment must be plastic-free, including threads zippers and much more.

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Against All Odds Pt. 2 – The Shape

Against All Odds Pt. 2 – The Shape

Designing without plastic means shaking up the foundations of modern outdoor clothing. You have to be prepared to cut them to the core. 

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Cotton Against All Odds Pt. 1 – The Fabric

Cotton Against All Odds Pt. 1 – The Fabric

Once upon a time, the bigwigs of sports met to prosecute cotton. They deemed it unsuitable and set about banning it from clothes and minds with a great deal of efficacy. Indeed who has heard nowadays about a technical cotton tent, or jacket? Cotton, dishonoured and defeated, left the citadel.

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Psychedelics of Plastics: Disruption

Psychedelics of Plastics: Disruption

Just Like in the Good Old Days The Post-War era was a moment of great enthusiasm. Howling over the radio waves, Michael succeeded to Elvis who succeeded to James. The black berets of Civil Rights bloomed and shrivelled. Smallpox was officially declared eradicated.

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Minimal layering for Summer

Minimal layering for Summer

For most outdoor activities, and except in extreme heat, merino wool will be your best choice for all base layers. You just have to choose the right weight: heavy for winter, light for summer. Discover the original Mover Wool System® engineered for breathability and natural performance. 

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Olympic Digressions Pt. 3

Olympic Digressions Pt. 3

Among the sensations of the Olympics, one marksman stood out. Yusuf Dikec, set the internet alight with his extremely relaxed demeanour. He shot in simple clothes, with nothing more than office glasses and earplugs. Yusuf's example is isolated, but it tells a different story about specialist equipment.    

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Olympic Digressions Pt.2

Olympic Digressions Pt.2

The pentathlon, with its roots in ancient Greek games, tests athletes in fencing, equestrian, laser gun, running, and swimming. Revived by De Coubertin, it emphasizes versatility over pure performance. Our modern take blends adventure and holistic physical development, echoing the spirit of exploration.

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