The outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia is extending the life of many jackets and pants on its Worn Wear Tour. Regardless of the brand or type of damage, the garments are repaired on site and free of charge wherever possible. This "mending tour" is an awareness-raising campaign to show that people should try to repair instead of buying new for as long as possible. This saves money and resources.

The founder of Patagonia, Yvon Chuinard, is setting the course for the future of his company. He is handing over the company, which is worth around three billion dollars, to charitable foundations. The aim: to combat environmental degradation.

Patagonia are committed to the sustainable production of outdoor clothing. Now the Californians are bringing a mountain bike line to Europe for the first time. Consisting of six pieces each, from bib shorts to weather protection jackets, the Dirt Roamer Series is not only lightweight and functional, but also the first completely Fair Trade certified mountain bike collection on the market.

Almost ten years ago, Patagonia and the GORE-TEX brand jointly formulated an almost impossible goal: The elimination of perfluorinated chemicals in the waterproof materials used in outerwear garments. Without compromising on performance. According to the pair, they have now achieved this goal and set a new standard for technical shells.