Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd. (owner of British outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine) has announced a new partnership with bluesign. They secured System Partner status following their recent brand assessment. The accreditation is only awarded to those who meet the strict safety and environmental requirements of the bluesign System.
Barbara Oswald, Chief Commercial Officer at bluesign confirms: “We are delighted to welcome Equip Outdoor Technologies and their iconic brands Rab and Lowe Alpine as bluesign System Partner. Their deep commitment to responsible production and product integrity aligns perfectly with our mission to drive industry-wide transformation toward safer, more sustainable, and circular practices. Together, we look forward to accelerating meaningful change, ensuring that every step, from design to finished product, respects both people and planet.”
bluesign provides a recognised framework for responsible manufacturing. Its criteria cover chemical use, environmental performance, and resource efficiency throughout the supply chain. The collaboration supports Equip’s commitment to responsible production practices and transparency. This follows closely their successful transition to PFAS-free technologies in AW25 after a complex 10+ year roadmap*.
Tim Fish, Equip’s Product Director, explains: “Our collaboration with bluesign solidifies the importance we place on chemical management and the high standards we hold within our supply chain. After successfully removing all intentionally added PFAS from our ranges in AW25, this felt like the natural next step. It gives us heightened visibility of fabrics and components in our supply chain that are free from potentially hazardous chemicals.”
Following the assessment, Equip will create a roadmap for certifying products and more components using the bluesign criteria in future seasons. Chemical management is part of the brand’s broader non-GHG environmental strategy. This strategy includes water use, wastewater, and energy consumption, with metrics included in their 2025 Sustainability Report for the very first time. The business will continue to work with manufacturing partners and ingredient brands to drive cleaner, lower-impact production throughout its supply chain.
Alongside their work with bluesign, Equip continues to drive improvements in all other areas of its sustainability agenda. Their 2025 Sustainability Report provides a comprehensive overview of progress. Equip’s 2025 Sustainability Report alongside other policies can be found HERE.
*Rab has removed all intentionally added PFAS from their AW25 range and is working in compliance with current EU and US legislation.
