One of the ISPO Award winners for 2022 is the SCOTT Cosmos Re-Source Ski Touring Boot, a lightweight, versatile and sustainable ski boot that boasts more than 50% recycled and biobased materials per weight. This new ski boot makes the most of recycled and biobased materials, including GRS-certified fabrics for the liner, shells and cuffs made of Pebax Rnew and straps made from 100% recycled polyester.
To create this sustainable ski boot, the brand took apart its Cosmos Ski touring boot and looked at each part individually. After a careful look at all 75 boot pieces, the SCOTT team chose high-performance and eco-friendly materials to create all of the components. This tech-fueled boot won over the award jury for several reasons, including its exceptional blend of functionality and regard for the earth.
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco-friendly Ski Equipment
- Creating sustainable ski equipment with biobased and/or recycled materials to reduce impact on the environment.
- Product Life-cycle Analysis
- Conducting a detailed analysis of each individual component of a product to identify eco-friendly and high-performance materials, thereby creating more sustainable products.
- Sustainable Sportswear
- Designing sportswear with recycled and environmentally-friendly materials to promote ecological sustainability in the sports industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Ski Equipment Manufacturing
- Developing eco-friendly ski equipment that makes use of biobased and/or recycled materials to reduce environmental impact while providing high-performance gear for skiers.
- Sustainable Fashion
- Creating sustainable sportswear using recycled and environmentally-friendly materials, thereby promoting sustainable fashion in the sports industry.
- Eco-tourism
- Offering eco-friendly skiing and related activities to attract customers who prioritize environmental sustainability in their travel choices.
