Earth Day 2026: High Performance, Better Materials
What if high-performance gear could also be a better choice for the planet?
That is the idea behind one of our biggest launches this year: APX.
This Earth Day, we are highlighting APX because it represents the direction we want to keep moving as a brand — creating elite-level gear that performs at the highest level while using more thoughtful materials. For us, that is what progress looks like: continuing to improve, continuing to learn, and finding better ways to build the products our teams love.
Meet APX
The APX fabric, offered in short sleeve, long sleeve, and sun hoodies, is built for athletes who want lightweight comfort, mobility, and performance — without compromising on material innovation.
Made from 92% recycled polyester and 8% spandex, APX uses a 135 GSM fabric that is ultra-lightweight, stretchy, and game-ready. It is designed with 4-way stretch for freedom of movement, side mesh panels for added breathability and mobility, and copper-infused fibers for natural odor resistance.
In simple terms: APX is built to help athletes stay cool, move freely, and stay focused.
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Why APX Matters This Earth Day
APX is more than a new jersey.
It is a step toward proving that high performance can also be eco-friendly.
It reflects something we care deeply about: finding better ways to bring more thoughtful materials into high-performance apparel. By using recycled polyester, APX helps give existing material a new life instead of relying only on virgin fabric, which is an important step in building products more responsibly.
Just as importantly, APX shows that recycled fabric can still deliver the comfort, stretch, breathability, and performance athletes expect. For us, that is what makes this launch so meaningful. It is not just about using recycled materials — it is about proving they can work in a premium, game-ready product.
That is the heart of this year’s Earth Day message:
High performance can also be eco-friendly.
Built for Teams
APX was designed to perform at the highest level while still giving teams the freedom to make it their own. With a standard athletic fit, men’s and women’s sizing from XXS–XXXL, and full sublimation customization, it delivers the comfort, mobility, and personalized look teams need to play their game their way.
2026 updates on how we stay accountable
Alongside product innovation, we continue to use third-party programs and certifications to help measure progress and keep us accountable.
B Corp
B Corp helps us look at how we run the business as a whole — from our team and community to our environmental impact. We have been Certified B Corp since 2021, and it is one of the ways we keep working on these different parts of the business, not just the products we make.
Change Climate
Change Climate helps us measure our impact and keep moving better ideas forward. That is part of what this blog is about — APX is one example of how that work can take shape in a real product, using recycled materials in a way that supports both performance and progress.
veritree
veritree is part of that bigger picture too. While APX reflects progress within our products, veritree is one of the ways we support environmental progress beyond them through restoration work with measurable impact — including 25,632 trees planted, 11 hectares restored, and 70 workdays created.
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Looking Ahead
This Earth Day, APX is the clearest example of where we want to keep going.
We want to keep making gear that athletes are excited to wear, while continuing to move toward better material choices wherever we can.
APX is a big step in that direction — and a strong reminder that high performance can also be eco-friendly.
