Samsara Eco, European Outdoor Group launch Nylon Materials Collective

Samsara Eco and the European Outdoor Group (EOG) have announced the launch of the Nylon Materials Collective, a collaboration designed to make high-performance, virgin-identical recycled nylon accessible to more outdoor brands.

The Nylon Materials Collective will unite outdoor brands, supply chain partners and materials leaders to remove common barriers that can slow the adoption of recycled materials but are critical for a more sustainable and circular future.

Brands in the collective will have access to recycled materials through pooled volumes, with the option to collaborate with leading supply chain partners, helping to reduce logistical complexities.

“Outdoor brands inherently have a respect for the planet. They understand the importance of establishing a circular, low-carbon future so we can all continue enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. We want to do everything we can to help more brands access our materials so we can all enjoy the benefit [of] going circular,” says Sarah Cook, chief commercial officer of Samsara Eco. “The Nylon Materials Collective will make it easier for outdoor brands of any size, who might have smaller materials requirements or who typically buy at a fabric level, to access and seamlessly integrate virgin-identical recycled materials into their future product lines.”

“At the European Outdoor Group, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. The Nylon Materials Collective represents an opportunity for our members to work together with innovators like Samsara Eco to unlock access to recycled nylon and accelerate the industry’s transition to circular materials. By pooling demand and expertise, we’re making it easier for brands of all sizes to integrate high-performance, recycled materials into their collections and take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable outdoor industry,” says Katy Stevens, Ph.D., head of sustainability and CSR at European Outdoor Group.

The Nylon Materials Collective is open to any EOG members. The collective formally launched at ISPO Munich 2025.