Materials

We apply strict standards to sourcing, traceability, chemical safety, and durability, balancing what performs best in use with what lasts season after season. Every material decision is made with intent to ensure the best possible outcome in our final products.

Polyester is a versatile and durable fiber with excellent moisture-wicking and weather-resistant properties, making it well-suited for high-output training and outerwear. While conventional polyester is derived from fossil fuels, we also use recycled alternatives, including fibers made from post-consumer PET, such as plastic bottles, in our products.

All recycled polyester used in our products is certified, primarily through the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), and requires less energy to produce compared to virgin polyester – reducing our dependency on crude oil. The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) ensures the material and suppliers are meeting comprehensive criteria for recycled content, environmental and social responsibility.

Known for its strength and resilience, polyamide (nylon) is used in products that must withstand repeated friction and exposure – such as pants and protective layers It is a highly durable fabric that offers superior strength, making it well-suited for hard-wear products.

Although the recycling infrastructure for nylon is still developing, we expect supply and demand to grow steadily. Virgin nylon has a higher environmental footprint than polyester, but recycled nylon significantly reduces this impact – approaching the footprint of recycled polyester.

We use TENCEL™ Lyocell from Lenzing – a cellulose-based fiber derived from wood pulp harvested in sustainably managed forests. Lyocell is manufactured in a closed-loop process, where water and solvents are recovered and reused, minimizing environmental impact. The result is a breathable, soft, and responsibly made fiber ideal for comfort-focused layers.

We use fine merino wool from New Zealand and Australia to achieve softness and temperature regulation in our wool garments. All wool in our supply chain is certified non-mulesing – a practice we have taken a firm stand against. We only work with controlled sources that meet the following certifications:

· IWTO certificate: Secure that all partial shipments of wool, come from non-mulesing wool.

· Certificate of Origin: Guarantees that all shipments of wool come from the certified non-mulesing wool suppliers in the actual production country.

· Wool Spinning Certificate: Confirms that all garments produced by Dæhlie production partners, are based on non-mulesing wool.

Dæhlie has taken an active stand against mulesing and expect that this practice in raw material production soon will be history. Dæhlie is RWS Certified through Active Brands.

Down insulation offers exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for high-performance jackets and midlayers. We use only Responsible Down Standard (RDS)-certified down, which guarantees traceability and protects animal welfare by prohibiting practices like live-plucking.

The RDS upholds the five freedoms for animals, as stated by the World Organization for Animal Health, including access to food, freedom from pain and fear, and the ability to express natural behaviors.

Cotton is a naturally sourced vegetable fiber that is ideal for producing comfortable, close-to-skin casual wear. A significant share is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.

Cotton plays a smaller role in our fiber mix but remains important for selected casual and comfort-focused garments. Where used, we take steps to ensure all cotton is sourced through our policy. All non-certified cotton must be traceable through verified supplier declarations, with use restricted to approved regions.