The path towards sustainability can’t be walked alone
“The first step in preventing damage to water and soil is understanding how chemicals affect them. bluesign®, with their deep knowledge in textile chemistry, is the partner we need to constantly evaluate our supply chain and prevent harmful chemistry getting into our products.”
– Philip Curry, Founder + CEO
Conserving soil and water
Brands like Astral need responsible partners like bluesign®, as well as conscious consumers who demand better.
There’s still work to be done, but Astral is taking the next big step, and we’re taking the rest of the industry with us.
Explore the world's first bluesign® approved life jackets
The first of its kind
Ceiba
The most comfortable lifejacket we make also happens to be the most environmentally friendly PFD made today. The front is filled with kapok, a naturally buoyant fiber that feels like down, while the back uses recyclable PE foam for protection. The shell is made from bluesign® certified 100% recycled Polyester.
Nine points of adjustment provide a precise fit. Complete with fleece lined pockets and a zone for clipping hardware this vest is ready for all kinds of paddling adventure.
Intended use: Whitewater, Touring, Canoeing
EV-Eight
The world’s first breathable PFD is now even better. It features a more sustainable, bluesign®-certified 100% recycled polyester shell with an ergonomic design, high mesh back and lightweight construction.
Intended use: Rec Kayaking, Touring, Canoeing
E-Ronny
Designed for maximum comfort and usability, the E-Ronny offers a highly functional pocket layout and incorporates industry first technologies: Thin-Vent™ Back design and bluesign® certified 100% recycled Polyester shell.
Intended use: Rec Kayaking, Touring, Fishing
E-Linda
This women-specific model is built for maximum comfort and usability. The E-Linda offers a highly functional pocket layout and incorporates our industry-first technologies: Thin-Vent™ Back design and bluesign® certified 100% recycled Polyester shell.
Intended use: Rec Kayaking, Touring, Fishing
E-YTV
Pure and simple, the E-YTV™ offers an unparalleled range of motion while minimizing its environmental impact. The freestyle-inspired Torso Lock™ foam platform is shaped in a low-profile fit and features a 100% recycled, bluesign® approved shell.
Intended use: Kayaking, Touring, Sailing, SUP
Reducing impact
Founded in 2000, bluesign® helps equip brands with sustainable textile supply solutions. Through strict criteria and analysis for on-site system implementation, the bluesign® SYSTEM reduces the textile industry’s impacts on people and the environment, ensures responsible use of resources, and guarantees the highest degree of consumer protection. By committing to the bluesign® SYSTEM, Astral is promising to be held accountable for their impact on people and Nature at every step of the production process.
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