What if your next outdoor jacket wasn’t made from wool or down—but human hair?
It's a thought that might sound strange, but it's an innovative idea that could transform how we think about sustainable gear.
Every day, salons across the U.S. and Canada throw away 30 tons of hair, a largely untapped resource that could play a major role in creating high-performance, eco-friendly products. Some forward-thinking companies are now turning this discarded hair into durable materials for outdoor gear, offering a greener alternative to traditional options.
We spoke with experts at the forefront of this trend to explore how human hair is being transformed into functional, sustainable outdoor apparel. We’ll dive into how this material performs, its potential advantages over other fabrics, and when we can expect to see jackets made from human hair on the market.
Chapters:
- 00:00 INTRO
- 01:00 USES OF HUMAN HAIR
- 01:31 SPONSORSHIP
- 2:00 GEAR USES OF HUMAN HAIR
- 02:43 COLLECTION AND REFINEMENT PROCESS
- 03:35 TESTING IN THE OUTDOORS
- 04:36 COMPARING TECHNICAL PROPERTIES
- 06:25 COST & SUSTAINABILITY
- 07:38 CONCLUSION
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