SALT LAKE CITY / ALAMEDA – Outdoor brand WNDR Alpine has launched a new range of activewear featuring microalgae-based moisture-wicking which claims to offer an 80% lower carbon footprint.
WNDR Alpine, which was launched by the biotechnology company Checkerspot, says its Phase Series high performance line uses the same microalgae oil used in its skis and boards.
It worked with Swiss green chemistry innovator Beyond Surface Technologies to turn the oil into 100% petroleum-free textile finish.
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