Finisterre has been honored with a Gold ISPO Outstanding Award in the Insulation Apparel Category at ISPO Munich trade. Finisterre lead Designer, A. Todd, designed the water repellent and windproof BioSmock to be deliberately functional following the performance direction of the company’s pioneering B Corp business platform. The outer shell of the garment is made with new PrimaLoft BIO woven technology, a PFC-free synthetic material woven by Amaterrace of Japan, which is biodegradable on land and in the sea.
Finisterre is the British sustainable outdoor brand, which has collaborated with biodegradable performance insulation brand “Bio-Smock” to create a climate-positive garment. The BioSmock is designed for its simplicity to allow for the greatest functionality. In addition to PrimaLoft BIO and HD Wool Active Insulation, features that separate the BioSmock from the norm include the lack of zippers as none of the biodegradable versions on the market would decompose fast enough alongside the rest of the garment. The kangaroo front pocket where adjustments can be made from PLA poppers serves as a simple storage/hand-warming area. Finisterre’s design research and thought produced supportive marks from the judges.
The ISPO Jury said “The Finisterre BioSmock is the leading example of the Circular Economy in performance apparel. It’s a practical insulation layer that uses the most advanced PrimaLoft BIO technology combined with HD Wool Active Insulation to create comfort in almost every condition. Champions the end-of-life: woven compostable shell & thermoregulating insulation. When all other items are trying to reduce their environmental footprint, this garment has the potential to be climate positive through using regenerative practices.”
