National Geographic Traveller (UK)
CONSCIOUS KIT
PATAGONIA NANO PUFF JACKET The new Nano Pu£ jacket — warm, windproof and water-resistant — is Fair Trade Certified, made from 100% recycled polyester and produced using reduced emissions. It’s super lightweight, compressible and stays warm even when wet. RRP: £180. patagonia.com
KÅNKEN ART SAVE THE ARCTIC FOX BACKPACK
This limited-edition range of kit from Swedish brand Fjållråven Kånken, whose name translates as ‘Arctic fox’, supports the plight of this snow-white canine. It’s been on the brink of extinction in Sweden for the past century, threatened by climate change and hunting activities. RRP: £90. allraven.com
THE BEESWAX WRAP CO. NATIONAL TRUST WAX WRAPS With patterns inspired by nature, the food wraps (choose vegan or beeswax) celebrate the flowers that depend upon bees, our planet’s most important pollinator. Funds raised from pack sales will go directly to the National Trust, supporting bee conservation work on its estates. RRP: £10-30. beeswaxwraps.co.uk
PALLADIUM X FINISTERRE PALLAFIN RECYCLE
A collaboration between two adventure apparel heavyweights, these lightweight, waterproof boots are PETA-approved Vegan. The sole, upper and lining are craed using recycled materials, including rubber and polyester. RRP: £125. palladiumboots.com
THIS YEAR, FILL YOUR WARDROBE WITH KIT CONTRIBUTING TO A GREATER GOOD BE IT TEXTILE SUSTAINABILITY, CHARITABLE DONATIONS OR ENVIRONMENT BOOSTING INITIATIVES. WORDS: NORA WALLAYA
HOUDINI X POLARTEC
MONO AIR HOUDI
The award-winning fleece — warm, lightweight, durable and completely recyclable — claims to significantly reduce plastic microfibre shedding, such as that created during laundering. The two brands behind it have made the design open source — free for other environmentally-conscious clothing retailers to copy. RRP: £179.