Outdoor Insight

November 2018 • Outdoor Insight • 31 outdoorinsightmag.com 4. Sustainability Surge PET Grows Up "We've made sustainability a primary pillar of our brand — over 80 percent of our line uses recycled fiber and we're using eco-friendly processes and finishes everywhere possible," says Caroline MacMillan, design director of GoLite. The brand's ReGreen fabric is made from green bottles not typically used in apparel and more likely to end up in a landfill. Outerwear pieces have a PFC-free, biodegrad- able DWR and a waterless printing method on the undyed fabric. The ReGreen Windshell features 100 percent recycled polyester, while the ReScooba Jacket is an 88 percent PET/12 percentSpandex mix. Beyond Basic Baselayers Offering a wide range of warmth and com- fort, Patagonia's Capilene Air baselayers provide next-to-skin temperature regulation and moisture management. The collection features an innovative airblasting technology that increases the loft of the yarn (reducing weight) and uses seamless 3D construction to eliminate both chafe points and wasted mate- rial. A hoody, crew and bottoms are available for both men and women. All are crafted from a soft blend of 51 percent Merino wool and 49 percent recycled polyester. Upping the Ante The use of textured fabrics and more practi- cal details are all incorporated into Ecōths' goal of masculine style, refined grit and modern lines, while being casually sophisticated. In 2019, Ecōths is expanding its eco-story by introducing recycled polyester fleece, including a microfleece that is recycled poly/spandex and several more textured, sweater-like fleeces that use recycled polyester. The Zayden Quarter- Zip is a recycled polyester pullover with a slub jersey on the outside and a soft peached backing with a zigzag weave. Light weight and textured to wick moisture away from the skin, the Zayden has a secure zip chest pocket and is ideal for adventure travelers and outdoorists. Ecōths donates three meals to food banks with every style purchase. l ArchiTec Hillary Full Zip Hoodie Look for Insect Shield products from these trusted brands - Heather Hearst Founder & President, Project Lyme Tested & Proven " As a recovering Lyme disease patient, and mother of two based in the beautiful, but tick-rich state of Maine, I do everything I can to protect our family from ticks. I'm comforted knowing that Insect Shield technology is protecting us always while we enjoy the outdoors. Tested. Proven. Mother approved. " W18-OutdoorInsight-9x5.875.indd 1 9/11/18 9:15 AM

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