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18 • September/October 2024 sportstyle • sportstylemag.com DESIGN / MATERIALS used in jackets, vests, tanks and shorts is sourced from the bolts of unused fabric on the secondary market, a large portion of the fabric is locally-sourced from the Denver area. Vander Neut says she makes "running clothes with meaning." Asked to elaborate, Vander Neut offers, "It's so cool that in the past decade the education around sustainability for consumers includes knowing what deadstock is and understanding its value. at's a big shi!" Traditional running wear is usually worn and quickly discarded, however, nowadays a big part of sustainability is holding onto products longer. Vander Jacket's one-of-a-kind pieces are keepers. "I would never downplay what a technical textile designer is working on, but the way we approach and achieve sustainability is not through technology, but through meaning," says Vander Neut. Another apparel brand to watch is Ciele Athletics, which is B Corp certified, a label awarded exclusively to companies that voluntarily meet the highest standards for social and environmental performance. Jeremy Bresnen and Mike Giles founded Ciele Athletics in 2014 with the aim to move people to movement, to connection and to community. Initially exclusively focused on hats, the Montreal-based brand has made strides in recent years launching apparel. Recycled fabrics feature throughout headwear and clothing collections. According to Bresnen, the company looks to add technical natural fibers to its product repertoire. n Territory Run Long Haul performance tee is made with soft recycled polyester with relaxed fit. Lightweight Long Hall Petal Palooza performance cap offers venting on side panels for cooling along with packable design. Miler Running The new Dirt Collection debuts three technically-enhanced pieces, designed for trail and ultra-distance running, featuring featherweight, 4-way stretch Cordura nylon woven in France. ON PACE PERFORMANCE

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