Bond Outerwear - Recycled PET & Carbon Neutral

If you aren't familiar with Bond Outerwear you should visit their site and check out their products as they are one of the most progressive if not the most progressive snowboard outerwear companies in terms of sustainability. All of their outer shells and inner liners utilize a blend of recycled PET (made from plastic bottles and containers), and virgin polyester that is completely recyclable. Both are materials that have been used before and can be used again for years to come. All snaps, zipper pulls, and buttons are made from discarded plastic pellets from heavy industry. Bond offsets all their carbon usage for everything from their office power to shipping through Carbonfund.org, and ship directly from their suppliers to their retailers which reduces and saves on fuel usage and unnecessary packaging waste. Bond holds their entire collection to high standards and work everyday to find new ways to innovate and make the most environmentally considered snowboard outerwear on the market.

Hudson Jacket - Sea Spray

Bond Limited Edition Snowboard Realms Cooper Pant

Limited to 100 pairs of Black and Aruba Blue, The Snowboard Realms is an exclusive collaboration with internet superstar TJ Schneider. With the explosion of mobile computing, we figured it would be handy to have the site address right there on your leg, just in case you need to reference it on the lift. Although, we can’t guarantee that this will help you meet girls. Actually, we can pretty much guarantee that it will hinder that.

Eco Features:

• Shell and inner liner - blend of recycled PET (made from plastic bottles and   containers) and virgin polyester which is completely recyclable

• Zipper, Snaps, and Buttons - made from discarded pellets from heavy industry

Other Features:

• 10K Waterproofing, 10K Breathability

• Fully taped seams

• 14” taint getting hot inseam vents

• Under pocket flap glove holder

• Engineered 3-D slim fit patterm

• Zippered accordion gusset

• No-scuff pant jack-up system

• Damp-ass eliminator

Colors: Aruba, Black (shown)

Sizes: S/M/L/XL

bondsnowboarding.com

ThirtyTwo Camp Pant

Not only is the ThirtyTwo Camp Pant constructed with 100% polester ripstop fabric made from 100% recycled PET (plastic bottles) it's super stylish and will protect your from the elements. This is one of the nicest environmentally conscious pants out there.

Colors: Black, Orange, Blue

Sizes: S-XL

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Holden Strummer Pant - Hemp

The Strummer pant from Holden brings street inspired design straight to the mountain. The Strummer pant in hemp, a fabric Holden pioneered, is comprised of 49% organic cotton, 26% hemp and 25% recycled polyester. Holden’s hemp has a soft organic feel and a chambray linen look.  The use of recycled PET polyester made from plastic bottles adds stability to the fabric while minimizing pollution.  The Strummer pant features a NanoSphere® DWR membrane, a ground breaking eco-friendly durable water repellency that actively repels snow, water, dirt and other particles.  The Strummer pant also features a solvent free lamination.

Features:

10,000 mm Waterproofing

10,000 g/m2Breathability

Removable Zip-In Powder Skirt Compatible with any Holden Jacket

Custom Holden Leather Belt Loop

Tricot lined seat, knees and waistline

Anti-snag, two way zip inner leg mesh vents

Stretch leg gaiter w/DWR and boot-lace security hook

Waist-adjusting velcro pullers

Stretch cell phone sleeve in right hand warming pocket

Key clip in pocket

Leather wrapped heel for strength

Zippered bottom leg opening

shop.holdenouterwear.com

Planet Earth Clothing

Planet Earth Clothing Co. is dedicated to striving for sustainability by shedding old habits and adopting new methods. Don’t look to them for the tallest tees, or brightest toxic hoodies, they're just building the stuff they're proud to wear.  Oh...and they just turned 21! Bought their first beer legally, chugged it, and then recycled it.  Cheers.

Learning how to be greener is like learning new tricks.

It always looks easier, takes longer, and hurts more, and when you finally stick it, the satisfaction fuels your commitment to step up to the next one. This describes the past 21 years for us in the streets and the office, and the reason we’ve got the most complete year round, top to bottom, eco-sensitive product line in action sports today. Here are some of the best tricks in our bag to date.

ORGANIC COTTON

Our cotton products are made from a blend of virgin and certified organic cotton

Just because cotton grows naturally on a plant, doesn’t mean it’s grown naturally. $2 billion USD worth of chemicals are sprayed on the world’s cotton crop every year, half of which is considered toxic enough to be classified as hazardous by the World Health Organization. These chemicals pollute the soil, air, animals, farmers and us all. With only 0.15% of the world’s cotton today guaranteed to be pesticide free, it’s up to us all to continually raise awareness, and increase demand for organic cotton so that it can someday become the standard, instead of the anomaly.

RECYCLED PET

Our polyester fabrics are made from a blend of virgin and recycled PET

Polyethylene Terephthatlate (PET) is the stuff plastic drink bottles & food jars, and other things, are made of, yet only 30% are being recycled leaving the millions of tons a year dumped back into our environment. The best way to increase recycling is to increase the number of ways to use it. At the top of the list is clothing and carpet, accounting for 54% of post recycled PET use. So the next time you wear one of our jackets, feel good knowing you also created one more place for those recycled bottles to go.

NON-TOXIC INKS & DYES

Our inks and fabric dyes are non-toxic

Traditional pastisol printing inks used to create bold and vivid colors contain heavy metals, toxic solvents and even formaldehyde which was recently determined to be a cancer-causing substance. We use water-based inks and dyes and the most up-to-date bio-based plasticizer technology earning it a classification as 100% non-toxic. Our fabric colors and prints are just as durable, stay true to their original color and guarantee our garments as easy on the environment as they are on your body.

RECYCLED & RECYLABLE
POLY BAGS

Our products are packed in 100% recycled poly bags that are also recyclable

More than four TRILLION Polyethylene plastic bags are manufactured each year. It takes 1,000 years for them to break down during which time toxic substances leach into the soil and the food chain. Each year approximately 1 BILLION sea birds and mammals die eating them. So unlike the thousands of other bags you’ve been forced to throw into the environment over your lifetime, go ahead and throw these into the recycling bin and they might become your next jacket.

http://www.planet-earth-clothing.com/

Burton Launches “The Great Outfitter”

Burton Snowboards has launched “The Great Outfitter,” an online tool designed to allow riders to virtually create and view their dream outerwear setup for the season.

Riders can put together and view as many pant and jacket combinations as they can think of by selecting different colors, fits, and weather conditions. Users can also find some inspiration from the Great Outfitter’s Gallery, which features outerwear worn by Burton pros and setups chosen by Burton staff. The site features local shops so as to help users find their gear nearby.

Besides the Great Outfitter’s Gallery, there is also “The Gallery,” which allows users to share their creations on Facebook.

In the “Field Observations” section, riders can learn about the “Five Things to Never Wear” and other words of wisdom from snowboarding etiquette to dealing with mountain bullies. When riders have their own pieces of advice, they can post messages on Twitter using the hashtag #BurtonOps.

Look for Burton’s Green Mountain Project (GMP) jackets and pants featuring eco-friendly and recycled materials used wherever possible.

Try it out at burton.com/outfitter.

Story by Transworld Business

New Bond Outerwear Site Launching Soon

Bond Outerwear a company we blogged about a number of times has a new website dropping very soon with a bunch of sick sustainable outerwear for the upcoming season!

All of Bond's outer shells and inner lining utilize a blend of recycled PET and virgin polyester that is completely recyclable.

All snaps, zippers, and buttons are made from pre consumer waste.

Some of their jacket's inner linings are made from discarded coconut shells blended into a little bit of polyester providing a very active level of evaporative cooling and odor resistance which leads to very functional lining dubbed the Coconut Grove Wicking System.

http://www.bondsnowboarding.com/

CiLLA - Active Lifestyle Brand for Women

Founded by female professional snowboarder, Priscilla Levac and her mother Suzanne, CiLLA is a new first layer company specifically for female snowboarders. Stylish and comfortable, they are versatile enough to wear from the slopes to the supermarket.

Much of the CiLLA First Layers line is made with environmentally friendly fabrics, such as bamboo, Repreve – 100% recycled yarn, and the newly developed Chitosante - a complex carbohydrate extracted from the shells of crab and shrimp. This new material is biocompatible, biodegradable and non-toxic, while having amazing properties - durable, anti-microbial and moisture wicking.

CiLLA is constantly looking for new ways to make positive change like striving to use greener fabrics, leaner shipping methods, using recycled paper for catalogs and PDF catalogs to eliminate paper waste all together. Production is locally produced by CiLLA partner Veronique Goulet and her family owned manufacturer in Quebec, Canada.

Check out their new 2010 Fall Collection at www.cilla.ca.

Burton GMP Cargo Pant

Sometimes being the bestselling snowboard pant of all time just isn’t enough. Featuring eco-friendly and recycled materials wherever possible—including recycled shell fabrics, waterproof/breathable laminates and finishes, recycled PET mesh lining, shock cords, elastics, buttons, zipper pulls, labels, and artwork applications, the men’s Burton GMP Cargo Pant is as functional as it is earth-friendly. Loose-fitting for adding layers underneath, with plenty of pockets so you never need the lodge, it’s a tried-and-true classic, ready for any weather disaster. From the eco-friendly weatherproof fully taped DRYRIDE Durashell™ 2-Layer Eco-Laminated Fabric to the quick-drying mesh lining and heat-releasing inner thigh vents, these pants are built for everything Mother Nature throws your way.

Colors: True Black Tartan Plaid (pictured), Iroquois

Purchase at Burton.com $199.95

Burton GMP Vent Pant

Tread lightly in the men’s Burton GMP Vent Pant, featuring eco-friendly and recycled materials wherever possible—including 100% Recycled PET Polyester and Bamboo Ripstop Fabric, DRYRIDE Durashell™ 2-Layer Eco-Laminated Fabric [10,000MM, 5,000G], 100% Recycled PET Brushed Heathered Slub Fabrication, 100% Recycled PET Yarn-Dyed Plaid, shock cords, elastics, buttons, zipper pulls, labels, and artwork applications. Massive amounts Test-I-Cool Crossflow Venting™ let’s your lower half breath while an array of technical, yet earth-friendly fabrics set you apart from the pack. Designed to be a shell that’s light enough to be worn during summer glacier sessions, the Vent Pant provides more than enough room to layer underneath on bone-chilling days. The NEW Glove Loop provides a secure stash for your handwear while a stealth cargo pocket on the thigh stores your face mask, snacks, and on-hill paraphernalia.

Colors: GMP Bright White, GMP Trench Ripstop, GMP Brimstone Tartan Plaid

Purchase at Burton.com $219.95

Zimtstern - Functional, Stylish, Sustainable Apparel

Founded 1995 in Switzerland by snowboarders, the apperal company Zimtstern focuses on quality, functionality, style, and sustainable production processes. Zimtstern's DLX line incorporates 100% recycled polyester backing and meets the Bluesign standard. The Bluesign standard is an approach to product sustainability that considers textile environment, health and safety issues from the ground-up, addressing the use of toxic-free ingredients, efficient production and resources, and informed product and process design. Since its development, the standard has been adopted by a number of worldwide textile manufacturers and apparel companies. Certified mills that comply with the standard are more efficient and have less environmental impact, while their operations comply with worker health and safety standards. The bluesign standard is the strongest global solution available to proactively address textile environmental, health and safety strategy.

Zimtstern will be available at the following US retailers next winters: D&E Aspen, Buckeye Ohio, EVO Seattle, and Dogfunk.com. In the mean time check them out at www.zimtstern.com.

Men's Remington Snow Jacket and Rustington Snow Pant shown above

Pyua - German Outdoor Clothing Company

Pyua is a German outdoor clothing company, who were Finalists in the ISPO Brandnew Awards in 2009. This year they've managed to score a ISPO Eco Responsibility Award in the Textile category for their Climate 2L Padded Jacket and Pants.

The judges liked that these freeride ski garments was made waterproof, by virtue of a Sympatex membrane, which unlike the ePTFE (teflon) substrates used by eVent and Gore-Tex can be easily recycled. Additionally Pyua had selected a recycled polyester face fabric and lining material for the Climate jacket. The materials selected also mean that, like Pyua's other outdoor clothing, the shell can itself be readily recycled at the conclusion of its useful life.

Although the Climate jacket not yet available at retail, Pyua small range of current skiwear tops and pants provide similar in-use functionality and end-of-life product stewardship. Except, instead of using Sympatex, these styles are crafted with Teijin's EcoStorm.

Eco Storm is waterproof and breathable film described by its Japanese makers as using recycled fibres, being recyclable through their Eco Circle system, and avoiding the use of solvents during production of the film, with few toxic gases released when burnt. Yet they say it achieves a waterproofness that labs test out at 20,000mm of hydrostatic resistance. With a breathability in the range of 5,0000g/m2 to 15,000g/m2 of moisture permeability per 24 hours.

Eco Circle is the same recycling system used by the likes of Patagonia and Nau. It is said to reduce energy use by an estimated 84% and carbon dioxide emissions by 77%.

As a new company in the outdoor arena, it's great to see Pyua taking such a strong line of environmental responsibility from the outset. Most of their website is understandably in German. But strangely their online store is also available in English.

Check them out at pyua.de!

Treehugger story, photos: Pyua

Burton GMP One Piece

If you think about it, why would you ever buy anything other than the Burton One Piece? Its got it all—the buttery soft breathability of our ECO DRYRIDE Durashell, a 2-Layer Coated Fabric [10,000MM, 5,000G] made out of recycled polyester, eco-friendly fully taped seams, a low-impact DWR coating, easy breezy styling of our loose Team Relaxed Fit, a LIFETIME WARRANTY, lots and lots of pockets, lots and lots of venting, even a friggin’ hood! All that, and the pants are already attached, meaning you will never forget your pants again because lets face it, there are certain things you just don’t want to wear from the lost and found bin.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Colors: Blotto Grey Jailhouse Strip, Sherpa, Curaco/Mocha (shown above)

Purchase at dogfunk.com $399.95-449.95

Planet Earth Division Solid Pant

For nearly 20 years, Planet Earth has been rooted in action sports and offers a fresh perspective on the cross-pollination of urban, suburban, and natural settings. Our aesthetic reflects this tone and trends towards progressive urban culture with the colors and texture of nature. We continue to strive for sustainability by shedding old habits and adopting new methods as can be seen in the debut of our new Spring 2010 collection. Look no further than Planet Earth for a 100%, top to bottom, eco-sensitive product line. Above we have the Division Solid Pant which boats a 100% recycled Nylon shell, great cargo features, a military style, and engineered for any condition. Features include:

• RecycloFaile, 100% Recycled Nylon, faille weave shell
• 100% polyester, ThermaPlush lining
• 10,000wp, 5000br microporous coating
• All seams fully taped and sealed
• Adjustable waistband tabs
• Snap fasteners for jacket powder skirts
• Handwarmer pockets
• Dual back pockets with zip closures
• Pass holder quick-view pocket
• Stash pocket
• Magnet fasteners
• Thigh venting
• Lycra vent stretch gaiters
• Cuff zip gussets
• 80/20 durable water resistant finish

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Colors: chive, black, dark brown, walnut

Purchase at dogfunk.com $189.95

Lib Tech Crisis Pant

Global warming is a crisis that Lib Tech is going to stop one pair of pants at a time. With the 100% recycled and solvent-free Crisis Snowboard Pant, Lib Tech will help you go green and reduce global warming. For the ultimate eco-friendly set up pair this pant with the jacket mentioned yesterday and you'll be killing it in the style and sustainable departments.

• 100% Recycled shell, lining, and zippers
• Solvent-free waterproof laminate. Hooray for the fishes!
• Fully taped seams so no water can creep in
• Pant gaiters keep your environmentally-conscious socks warm and dry
• Leg venting keeps your own little climate cool
• Adjustable waist for custom fit

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Colors: Black, Banana Print, Box Scratcher Print (shown above), Orange

Purchase at dogfunk.com $159.95 - 169.95

Burton GMP Field Pant

Snowboarding is about having fun, not worrying about what kind of nasty concoction Mother Nature will throw your way. From cold snap to spring session, blizzard to bluebird, the Burton GMP Field Pant has you covered. The rugged, waterproof breathability of a fully taped ECO DRYRIDE Durashell™ 2L fabric scares away moisture long before it crashes your party and is made out of recycled polyester. Fleece in the butt and knees makes every lift ride like a trip to the lounge, while Crossflow™ Venting cools your core when the action gets intense. A low-impact DWR coating to hold off every bit of moisture while you rip the winter goodness. Back it all with the confidence of a LIFETIME WARRANTY and it’s easy to see why team riders Nicolas Müller and Kevin Pearce choose the Field Pant.

Purchase at Burton.com $299.95

Burton GMP Cargo Pant

The Burton GMP Cargo Pant is a great entry-level pant with tons of sick features and sustainable attributes. They Incorporated ECO DRYRIDE Durashell, a 2-Layer Coated Fabric [10,000MM, 5,000G] made out of recycled polyester and added eco-friendly fully taped seams and a low-impact DWR coating to hold off every bit of moisture while you rip the winter goodness. They come in sizes XS through XXL and in three colors: Haze Fruity Tiger Print, Curacao, and Chlorophyll.

Purchase at ModernSkate.com $199.95

Volcom Gigi Ruf Pant

Gigi Ruf’s signature pant features Volcom’s V-Science 2-Layer Shell (recycled polyester), V-Science Breathable Lining System, 20,000mm/20,000gm, ergo fit, fully tapped seems, Zip-Tech Pant to Jacket Interface, and comes in seven colors: black, lavender, lime, magenta, military, strobe green, and tigre (shown above) and sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

Purchase at Dogfunk.com $219.95

DogFunk Summer Meltdown Sale

Check out dogfunk.com for their biggest sale of the year on over 10,000 items up to 40% off!  Search for great deals on green snowboard products from Burton, Holden, Quiksilver, and more!

Holden Northfield 3L Pant

The Northfield 3L pant utilizes Holden’s new 3 layer fabric featuring the award winning c-change laminate (used by BMW’s technical motorcycle wear), a bluesign certified Schoeller technology, meaning it’s made with certified eco-friendly processes and meets strict environmental standards of commitment, and a fluorocarbon-free 80/20 DWR coating which drastically cuts down on harmful emissions emitted by traditional DWR applications. Holden packages all products in fully biodegradable acetate ethylene bags which take a mere six years to decompose (even w/o sunlight)! The Northfeild 3L pant also has fully taped seams and Holden’s RiRi Aqua Zip.  Go to www.holdenouterwear.com to find out more!