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Vancouver-based apparel brand Arc’teryx has been a pioneer in the circular fashion space, implementing programs for clothing repair, resale and related standardization. The 35-year-old brand has strived to ensure longevity for its products since its early days.
Through the company’s 3-year-old ReBird by Arc’teryx program, which includes ReCare, ReGear and ReCut initiatives, Arc’teryx encourages proper maintenance, resells pre-owned items and upcycles leftover materials, respectively. While the company currently offers repairs for free, its pre-owned and recycled products are becoming revenue drivers. Arc’teryx declined to disclose what percentage of the business is driven by ReBird’s initiatives.
Arc’teryx’s parent company, Amer Sports, reported on May 21 that its first-quarter revenue increased by 13% year-over-year, reaching $1.2 billion. This growth was primarily driven by a 44% rise in the technical apparel segment, which includes Arc’teryx.
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