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Patagonia NetPlus is Clothing Made of Recycled Fishing Nets!

Alisha McDarris — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:33:49 +0000

You're probably familiar with the concept of synthetic shirts, packs and more being made of recycled water bottles, milk jugs, etc. (like Shredly mountain bike apparel, many UPF sun shirts, even sunglasses), but Patagonia has a whole line of clothing and gear made of recycled fishing nets saved from an environmentally disastrous watery grave! It's the Patagonia NetPlus line. And here's why it's a big deal.

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Sustainability Spotlight: prAna Sustainable Clothing for Positive Change

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:24:02 +0000

We love shining the spotlight on cool, sustainable brands here on Terradrift. And there aren't too many brands more responsible than prAna. They've been leading the way in eco-friendly clothing manufacturing for decades now, and we were thrilled to get to learn a bit more about the brand and some of their dope clothing recently. Ready to learn more? Sure you are. Check out all the cool stuff the brand is up to and all about prAna clothing and how it contributes to positive change.

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Is Leather Sustainable? Why Synthetics are a More Responsible Alternative

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 28 May 2020 22:23:33 +0000

Leather is everywhere in the outdoor industry: boots, bags, climbing shoes, even decals and zipper pulls on backpacks and jackets. But why? For ages, leather has been the material of choice for sturdy, "natural," durable gear that lasts. But now that other materials are available, do we really need leather? And is leather sustainable? While many in the industry would say yes, citing that it came from nature and will eventually biodegrade back to nature, leather is far from natural and neither sustainable nor environmentally responsible. But how does it stack up against competitors and substitutes like synthetic materials and faux leather? We'll break it down and take a look at why you might want to ditch leather.

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Sustainable Fabrics: Conventional Cotton vs Organic Cotton

Alisha McDarris — Tue, 12 May 2020 22:40:45 +0000

Lots of brands tout organic cotton as better for the environment than conventional cotton. But what's the difference? Is organic cotton really that much more sustainable than conventionally grown cotton? We investigated so we could all make better choices when it comes to sustainable apparel. So check out our comparison of conventional cotton vs organic cotton and see for yourself which comes out on top.

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