Equip Secures bluesign System Partner Status for Rab and Lowe Alpine

November 20, 2025

bluesign Honors Equip’s Chemical Management, Responsible Manufacturing Progress with System Partner Status

Louisville, CO (November 20, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd. (Equip), home of technical outdoor apparel and equipment brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, announced today that it has entered into a new partnership with bluesign, securing 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.

“We are delighted to welcome Equip Outdoor Technologies and their iconic brands Rab and Lowe Alpine as bluesign System Partner,” said Barbara Oswald, Chief Commercial Officer at bluesign. “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 the planet.”

bluesign provides a recognized framework for responsible manufacturing, with criteria covering chemical use, environmental performance, and resource efficiency throughout the supply chain. The collaboration supports Equip’s commitment to responsible production practices and transparency, closely following their successful transition to PFAS-free technologies in AW25 after a complex 10-plus year roadmap.

“Our collaboration with bluesign solidifies the importance we place on chemical management and the high standards we hold within our supply chain,” said Tim Fish, Equip Product Director. “After successfully removing all intentionally added PFAS from our ranges in AW25 this felt like the natural next step, giving 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 alongside 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.

About Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd.

Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd is an international business with the head office based in Derbyshire, UK. We are proud to own both the Rab and Lowe Alpine brands. We design exceptional products to meet the needs of our active customers. We encourage our teams to thrive and be part of our success. Our passion for the outdoors and adventurous spirit sets the foundation for what we do. We have approved near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the SBTi and are proud to be a Fair Wear Leader Brand. www.equipuk.com.

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