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A series of articles around fashion and sustainability. Original stories, activism, events, as well as interviews and conversations.
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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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 Pt. 2

Psychedelics of Plastics Pt. 2

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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Olympic Digressions Pt. 1

Olympic Digressions Pt. 1

As the final calls for the 2024 Olympics ring out, we take the opportunity to jot down a few impressions... 2024 is a year of bold claims for the Olympics. Along with targets of a 50% reduction in greenhouse gases and minimal infrastructure creation, the clean-up of the Seine has unleashed a tornado of reactions ranging from hopeful to unimpressed. 

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A Guide to Plastic-Free Layering in Outdoors

A Guide to Plastic-Free Layering in Outdoors

Outdoor activities are very dependent on the terrain and weather. And so is your body, that goes through varying temperatures and activity levels. A modular outfit with intelligent components will help you adapt accordingly. We look for maximum comfort and protection with minimum bulk and weight.

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Breathing fabrics Pt. 1

Breathing fabrics Pt. 1

Hello world, can you recognise me?   where do I start, my forms have been many,  my memories are few.  The heat and the blinding light I was hungry for, the soil, black and teeming with noises. 

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No Climate Action No Peace

No Climate Action No Peace

We live in an Earth-System, where interactions form the essentials of our day. From the pebble in your running shoe to the trekker you wave at, at the peak of the mountain, nature constituents will find their way to you. Those relationships weren’t always peaceful.

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May 25, Plastic Free Day

May 25, Plastic Free Day

The plastic tide is expanding. Every day. Every hour. Every minute. What was once considered to be human’s best friend turns out its worst enemy. 

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