Biodegradable jacket collaboration wins award

Montebello, California, US – 21 November, 2024 – ALLIED Feather + Down (AF+D), global leaders in high performance, ethically sourced, and recycled down, in partnership with premier performance wear manufacturer Active Apparel Group and luxury outdoor performance brand Templa, are proud to announce their new, 99%+ biodegradable down puffy jacket collaboration is a 2024 ISPO Award winner.

Made with biodegradable 800 fill power down insulation combined with biodegradable synthetic fabrics and trims sourced by AAG and fashion-forward performance silhouettes from Templa, this new jacket is designed to disappear completely from the planet when placed in an anaerobic environment for approximately 5 years.

“ALLIED is proud to kick off our new Future Now: program with AAG and Templa and the Designing to Disappear project, and what better way to do so than with an ISPO award,” said Matthew Betcher, creative director with ALLIED. “As a renewable, biodegradable by-product of the food supply chain, down is supremely suited for use in any sustainability-minded apparel program. Not only is it biodegradable, but it is recyclable and boasts an exceedingly low carbon footprint as a raw material. It’s the perfect insulation to combine with biodegradable fabrics and trims.”

This award-winning jacket design speaks to Templa's identity as a luxury outdoor performance brand that astutely navigates the alpine and urban fashion worlds. What further elevates and sets this design apart are the unique component materials sourced by AAG that evolve this piece from a stylish puffy jacket into a truly thoughtful and sustainable garment that will leave this planet without a trace.

“We are truly honored to accept the ISPO Award for Future Now: Designing to Disappear – The Biodegradable Project,” said Anati Rakocz, Founding Partner with Templa. “For us, this project is more than just an interesting silhouette or new technology; it is about making responsible choices for meaningful change. And we’re grateful that our efforts, alongside AAG and Allied Feather + Down, have been acknowledged by our industry leaders, reinforcing our belief in the power of collaboration for the greater good.”

The B Corp-certified Active Apparel Group draws from an extensive network of materials sourcing experts and leverages superior craftsmanship in manufacturing this one-of-a-kind jacket. All fill, trims, and fabrics are 99%+ biodegradable, backed by testing by Amni Soul Eco® by Solvay and CiCLO®.

“As the lines between performance outdoor apparel and fashion continue to blur, and an ever increasing need for more sustainable products drives innovation, we decided it was time to bring these elements together in our Future Now: Designing to Disappear jacket,” said Lori Oscher, Group Chief Design Officer, Active Apparel Group. “With AAG’s recent B Corp certification, ALLIED’s dedication to sustainable, ethically sourced down, and Templa’s unparalleled ability to design fashion-forward performance wear, we knew we were onto something truly unique and we couldn’t be happier that the ISPO judges agreed.”

This jacket will be on display during ISPO in the Award Exhibition Area in Hall B1. Visit ALLIED Feather + Down in booth A1.112 and Active Apparel Group in booth A1.640,

About ALLIED Feather + Down
Founded in Vernon, Calif. in 1987, ALLIED has been responsibly sourcing and sustainably processing down while simultaneously driving innovation within the insulation market for over 30 years. The family owned and operated business has earned the reputation as the largest, most reliable and most responsible supplier of raw material in the industry. Through the creation of programs such as the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) and TrackMyDown, ALLIED is committed to safeguarding the welfare of animals while protecting the environment. ALLIED remains a family owned company with facilities worldwide and is proud to produce the highest quality down technologies demanded by the most discerning brands in the outdoor, hospitality and fashion marketplaces. To learn more about ALLIED, please visit www.alliedfeather.com.

About Active Apparel Group: Active Apparel Group (AAG) offers premium end-to-end solutions in the design, development, production, and distribution of technical performance apparel. Known for impeccable craftsmanship, AAG customers receive the benefit of over 35 years of deep technical expertise in performance textile development, garment engineering, design, and manufacturing. With a comprehensive network that reaches across the globe (Asia, USA and Europe), AAG innovates and sources fabric from some of the world’s leading textile suppliers. Our factory features a market-leading seam-sealing, bonding, printing, and embellishment department that produces some of the most technically advanced performance garments in the world. AAG is B Corp certified.

About Templa:
Templa was born out of a love for alpine snow sports and luxury streetwear and the apparent absence of these two distinct worlds coexisting in the same moment. Founded in 2017 and operating between Antwerp and Melbourne, Templa set out on a mission to innovate and redefine the boundaries between contemporary fashion and technical performance wear. Today, Templa is a cultural force that represents the collective consciousness of its community who seek innovative functionality without compromising their unique style and attitude.