Starting an outdoor clothing company in today’s business environment, especially when producing technical apparel made from synthetic fabrics, requires working with overseas suppliers. Tariffs, ...

Woman accesses crowded closet with various drawers, shelves, and storage bins - Kostikova Natalia/Shutterstock Does your closet no longer seems as big as it did when you moved in? You're not alone in ...

Women’s clothing is no longer out of pocket. While men can usually carry their keys, wallet and phone around inside their clothing, ladies have been forced to buy handbags to hold their essential ...

What does it take to create and run an outdoor gear company? Alaska is an ideal testing ground for outdoor gear and apparel. A surprising number of small outdoor apparel businesses have started and ...

When he was an Oregon State University student, Charlie PeBenito frequented a Corvallis vintage store. He became friends with the owners, who taught him the basics of their business. Then the COVID-19 ...

Looking to expand your wardrobe but mindful about the impact that consumerism has on the environment (and your wallet)? Chicago Fair Trade (CFT) is hosting an event that should be of interest: ...

I'm a gear and travel writer splitting time in Colorado and Alaska. When we think of tough, versatile outdoor gear, we usually picture jackets, backpacks and boots made from high-tech fabrics that ...

Each student was paired with a family and designed outfits for their individual models, taking into account their medical, comfort and style needs.

Seattle is building new bicycle paths, dedicated lanes and traffic signals, and creating a bike share program, all to make cycling and bike commuting more attractive. But something is missing. If ...

Imagine wearing a shirt that turns from deep blue to bright red when you’re working out, or a dress that shifts from black to silver as you move from air conditioning into summer heat. The fabric that ...

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