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Smartwool & Material Return Partnership
“We’re excited to work with a brand like Smartwool® that exemplifies the same environmental values as we do,” said Molly Hemstreet, Co-Executive Director at Material Return. “We also want to thank all our manufacturing partners who helped make it possible—especially the Carolina Textile District and Diamond Brand Gear. Through the Smartwool® Second Cut™ Project sock take back event, we’re giving consumers an opportunity to support both environmental sustainability and innovative labor practices.”

2020 made in the south awards
“The new Hestia model offers a modern take on a timeless design: Named after the Greek goddess of hearth and home, the tent swaps out cotton canvas for a water-resistant, anti-mildew, high-tear-strength, UV-resistant poly/cotton fabric, and sports zippered windows and a galvanized steel frame.”

black folks camp too
“The outdoor industry is the only industry I know of where Black folks have to beg to be advertised and marketed to,” said Earl B. Hunter Jr. His company aims to change that.
