Rethinking Apparel: WNDR Alpine & Beyond Surface Technologies

Odds are that just about every piece of clothing you own has been applied with some sort of surface treatment, and those (typically petroleum-based) treatments contribute to a significant portion of the apparel industry’s already massive carbon footprint. With their recent collaboration, Beyond Surface Technologies and WNDR Alpine are changing that. So Luke Koppa got the whole story from BST’s CEO, Matthias Foessel, and WNDR Alpine’s Matt Sterbenz, including the details of WNDR Alpine’s Phase Series apparel collection; how BST’s “miDori bioWick” treatment actually works; how it differs from existing plant-seed-based treatments; why it’s important to take a holistic approach when developing alternative processes and treatments, and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Matthias’ Background (2:53) Fabric Surface Treatments: Background (5:31) Surface Treatments: Environmental Impact (11:15) WNDR Alpine, Beyond Surface Technologies, & Checkerspot (14:42) What does miDori bioWick do? (18:52) WNDR Alpine Phase Series (25:15) Algal Oils vs Plant Seed Oils (29:05) What’s Next? (36:12) Holistic Approach to Surface Treatments (40:59) What We’re Celebrating & Crashes & Close Calls (46:26) RELATED LINKS: Become a BLISTER+ Member 23/24 Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide Pre-Order CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Off The Couch GEAR:30 Blister Podcast CRAFTED Happy Hour (for Blister Members) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.