What is Nylon? What are its environmental impacts?
Nylon is the first completely synthetic polymer fibre in the world. Introduced by the DuPont Company in 1938, it was originally marketed to women in …
Textile sustainability and performance. Do you need to sacrifice one for the other?
Textile sustainability is a subject of concern that is increasingly gaining traction globally. However, with the production and consumption of …
Recycled Wool. Benefits of extending the life of Virgin Wool
Sheep, alpacas, camels, and goats are the major sources of wool. This is a natural hair-like fibre shorn from their skin. Humans have used it for …
Grivel Candela, review
Key Specifications
The Grivel Candela is a multi-functional tool designed for ice climbing with several useful features.
Activities: ice …
What Is Modal? Is It a Sustainable Fabric?
Modal fabric is quickly growing into one of the most common fashion clothing materials on the market. A vast majority of modal fabric comes from the …
Wool. How sustainable and ethical is it?
Wool is popularly regarded as one of the most sustainable sources of fibre in the world. Sheep, goats, and other similar animals produce wool fibre …
What is Linen – Linen vs Cotton Fabrics
Linen and cotton are two of the most popular textile materials in the world currently, and they are both derived from natural fibres. Both fabrics …
Cashmere – Understanding The Impact of That Luxury Fabric
Cashmere is a luxury fabric, one of the most sought-after in the world. The fabric is softer, lighter, and far more insulating than other textile …
The best of Norrona’s Lyngen collection
My 21/22 season kicked off with the usual resort skiing, ski touring, and ice climbing, before embarking on two more extensive trips: an expedition to …
How To Choose the Best Climbing Harness – guide
To beginners in the climbing business, every climbing harness might look the same, but if you don't understand how to choose the perfect harness, you …
Manaslu – Ski Descent of an 8000m Peak
Manaslu - ski descent: A story of a ski descent at 8,000m, without oxygen nor sherpa support
Manaslu Ski Descent - The Journey
After a few …
Guide: What is Viscose Fabric?
Viscose, also known as Artificial Silk or Art Silk, is the most frequent form of rayon. Its production involves various chemicals, many of which are …
Guide: Cupro, what you need to know about that fabric
Cupro is a semi-synthetic fibre made from the cotton plant. Its luxurious feel makes it a perfect choice for summer clothing items such as skirts, …
Guide: Recycled cotton
Recycled cotton may be an excellent solution to avoid water scarcity problems. It's even more environmentally friendly than organic cotton. …
Review: Grivel North Machines Long Term Review
These are the all-terrain tool of alpine climbing. Similar to the Petzel Quarks, the North Machines cover a wide range of terrain and can comfortably …
Gore-Tex everything you need to know!
Gore-Tex is a waterproof, wind-resistant and breathable fabric and ideal for high-performance outdoor clothing including jackets, gloves and hiking …
How to Choose an Ice Axe: All You Need to Know
Whether you are new to mountain climbing or you have been doing it for years, picking the right ice axe for your exhilarating mountain adventures can …
WhiteCristal Skis
WhiteCristal Skis
Free-ride skis designed by free-riders for the ones demanding performance
Freeride Performance
WhiteCristal Skis were …
Before the ice axe, came the Alpenstock
A wooden stick on Mont-Blanc
Jacques Balmat and his fellow man Dr Paccard were the first to climb Mont-Blanc in 1786 successfully. They were …