apparel
18 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear
Our tips and picks to up your mask game—whether you’re heading back to the office or just want to stay safe and stylish.
By Adrienne So
13 Face Masks Your Kids May Actually Wear
Your child still needs to cover up for school and group play. These are the styles my little ones will tolerate.
By Adrienne So
The Best Rain Jackets to Help You Brave the Elements
When it rains, it pours. Here are our picks for cold, wet days—plus expert tips on deciphering product specs.
By Adrienne So
10 Great Deals for Bundling Up Indoors This Winter
It's time to hibernate. Stay comfy with these discounts on bedding and cold-weather gear.
By Matt Jancer
They Make the Watches. You Change the Straps
Traditional watch brands are embracing customer demand for a simple swap to suit their moods—and it might be all thanks to Apple.
By Tim Barber
The Best Loungewear for Working From Home in Comfort
Fill your closet with these comfy hoodies, T-shirts, and sweatpants.
By Julian Chokkattu and Louryn Strampe
How to Re-Waterproof Your Old Rain Jacket
All clothing loses its water resistance over time. Here's how to get it back, so you don't have to buy new outerwear.
By Matt Jancer
Whoop’s New Wearable Can Go on Your Wrist—or in Your Clothes
Your workout apparel just got a lot smarter.
By Lauren Goode
Can This Sun-Reflecting Fabric Help Fight Climate Change?
An experimental textile called metafabric is designed to cool down the wearer and reduce the need for air-conditioning.
By Jess Craig
It's Time to Bring Back Cargo Pants
The much-maligned fashion trend is actually perfect for stashing your huge slab of smartphone.
By Gilad Edelman
Nike's Sustainable Gear Heads to the Tokyo Olympics
The apparel and shoes for team USA were designed for peak performance—ecologically and athletically.
By Peter Rubin
The Gear to Carry on Your Next Bikepacking Adventure
Here's what to consider (and what to buy) before safely heading out on a multiday cycling trip into the hinterlands.
By Stephanie Pearson
Adidas and Allbirds Team Up to Make Sustainable Running Shoes
The high-performance Futurecraft.Footprint shows the key to a lower carbon impact might lie in collaboration, not competition.
By Adrienne So
Do You Like My Jacket? Thanks, It's Recyclable
By creating apparel from recyclable synthetic fabrics, fashion brands can reduce their reliance on virgin petrochemicals while also boosting their public image.
By Alden Wicker
Our Favorite Photography Backpack is $50 Off
At $120, the Moment MTW Backpack is a great bag at a good price—but the discount ends March 31.
By Louryn Strampe
Period Underwear Changed My Life—and I'm Never Going Back
Wearing underwear designed to absorb my menstrual flow—with no additional protection—has made my period more comfortable. It’s kinder to the planet too.
By Medea Giordano
Stay Warm With These 15 Pre-Black Friday Outdoors Deals
Have fun outside this socially-distanced winter with our favorite deals from Patagonia, Solo Stove, and more.
By Adrienne So
I Found the One Sweatband to Rule Them All
After decades of running with water running down my face, this workout headband let me see clearly.
By Parker Hall
The Race to Design a Rain Jacket That Won't Kill the Planet
Outdoor apparel companies have been slower to remove harmful chemicals from waterproof jackets, as performance concerns keep them from going totally green.
By Andy Cochrane
Houdini Sportswear's New Hoodie Is Better for the Environment
This hoodie, which sheds much fewer microplastic fibers, makes me feel bad about wearing any other hoodie.
By Adrienne So
Nike's Victory Swimsuit Steals Tricks From Fish Gills
It took Nike 55 design attempts over 18 months to come up with a suit that caters to hijab-wearing swimmers, paddle boarders, and SPF enthusiasts.
By Sabrina Weiss, WIRED UK
Allbirds Steps Into Apparel with Sustainable Socks
They’re made from a new proprietary yarn and meant to keep your feet sweat-free, whether you're wearing Allbirds' ubiquitous shoes or not.
By Arielle Pardes
Just Rent Your Clothes
In many aspects of our lives, the binds of ownership are loosening. Our wardrobes should be next.
By Lauren Goode
With an Eco-Friendly Sneaker, Rothy’s Treads on New Ground
The company made its name on a line of footwear made of yarn spun from plastic. Today, it adds a new sneaker with a customizable fit to its offerings.
By Arielle Pardes