Through the materials we use and the way we make our products, we’re striving to not only minimize our environmental impact, but to one day have a net positive impact on nature – giving back more than we take.
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SEASONAL HIGHLIGHTS
NATURE INSPIRED
We look to nature for inspiration combining innovation with responsible materials.
ECO-INNOVATIONS
We hold ourselves accountable for what goes into our products and how they're made. Here's what you'll find in them today. We're working on even more now.
LEATHERS
CRAFTED BY NATURE
REGENERATIVE LEATHER
Sourced from farms that use regenerative agricultural practices. This technique gives land a rest so it can absorb carbon, retain water and restore biodiversity to the pastures where the cattle graze. That means not only minimizing negative impact, but potentially having a net positive impact on the land.
what you need to know
- Grazing practice mimics herd movements, allowing natural grasses to thrive, restoring biodiversity, pulling carbon out of the air, and building healthy, fertile soil
- Helps provide economic stability for farmers
CRAFTED BY NATURE
RECYCLED LEATHER
Made from discarded leather scraps that were otherwise headed to a landfill. Similar to papermaking, scraps are collected, ground up, and pressed into durable sheets. The process creates a unique look and feel and reduces waste.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Made of leather scraps that come from product waste streams
- Leather is created in a manner that is similar to a papermaking process, giving it a unique aesthetic
- Comes in a uniform roll, not a hide, which further reduces waste in the creation of new products
CRAFTED BY NATURE
LITE LEATHER
LITE Leather stands for Low Impact To the Environment. It’s tanned with a process that uses less water, less energy, and fewer chemicals than traditional tanning, yet still as durable as ever.
what you need to know
- Facilities are wind and solar powered, use natural light, and bamboo cooling walls in the tanning process
- Water is sourced from a rain lagoon and processed through wetlands for biological treatment
- Water and energy savings can be calculated per tannage, and per shoe
EASY CARE LEATHER
This eco-conscious easy-care leather dries fast, resists stains, and you won’t have to worry about it getting ruined if you ever get caught in the rain or spill your drink. Plus, it was tanned in a factory rated Gold for their environmental responsibility.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- This leather is treated with a water and stain repellant
- Dries quickly when it gets wet
- Resists water stains keeping it looking great longer
- Maintains softness over time
- From a tannery rated Gold by the Leather Working Group for its responsible water, chemical and energy management
OUTSOLES
RESPONSIBLE NATURAL RUBBER
The rubber we use to make our soles is sourced from rubber plantations that use responsible land management practices; it does not contribute to rainforest deforestation.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Rubber (latex) is tapped from trees like maple syrup
- Unlike much of the world’s supply, these trees are not grown on newly clear-cut rainforest land
- Responsible sourcing protects rare old growth forests and wildlife
RECYCLED RUBBER
Made with scrap rubber, it consists of 34% recycled latex yet still delivers the traction and durability you demand whether communing with nature or commuting to work.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Outsoles are made with 34% recycled rubber
- Our recycled rubber compound is made from waste rubber left over from the manufacturing of other products
- Recycled rubber delivers all the traction and durability you demand
HOVERLITE™
Step lighter and easier with HoverLite™ comfort outsole, integrating lightweight EVA cushioning and a streamlined rubber traction core for uplifting mobility that goes above and beyond.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Specially designed flex zones for added mobility
- Traction core with 34% recycled rubber delivers excellent grip and durability
- Lightweight RB/EVA outsole provides all-day cushioning and shock absorption
- 2-part design eliminates extra weight without sacrificing traction
TIMBERGRIP™ TECHNOLOGY
Our stickiest and best gripping traction ever. It's made with 50% bio-based content, so you can stick to your values and the ground. We take natural resins created from paper pulp waste and blend it with natural rubber to create soles that help you keep your grip.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Contains 50% bio-based content — 3% resins derived from paper pulp waste and 47% natural rubber
- Proprietary compound — Patent Pending
- Reduces reliance on fossil fuels compared to 100% synthetic rubber
GREENSTRIDE™ COMFORT SOLES
We looked to Nature for inspiration and she delivered. This natural foam is made of 75% renewable natural materials: sugar cane and responsible natural rubber from trees.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- 75% renewable natural materials.
- Natural foam made from sugar cane.
- Responsibly sources natural rubber from trees blended into foam
- It’s one of our most comfortable experiences ever
FABRICS & WATERPROOF LININGS
TIMBERDRY™ WATERPROOF LININGS
This eco-conscious, waterproof membrane works to keep water out, but keeps your conscience clear because it’s made with recycled plastic.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Our proprietary TimberDry™ technology features a waterproof membrane to help protect from unwanted moisture
- Made from either 50% (footwear) or 100% (apparel) recycled plastic
REBOTL™ FABRIC
ReBOTL™ fabric is made from at least 40% recycled plastic collected around the globe and turned into durable yarns. This process reduces our impact on the environment and also creates opportunities for plastic bottle collectors.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Plastic bottles are collected, shredded and recycled into fabric
- This material is used in footwear uppers and linings; and bag and outerwear shells and linings
ORGANICALLY GROWN COTTON
Look good and do good at the same time when you wear Timberland® footwear and apparel made with at least 50% organically-grown cotton.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Timberland supports the use of responsibly grown cotton
- Grown without genetically modified seeds, synthetic fertilizers, or pesticides
BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE™
We are a proud member of the Better Cotton Initiative. We're committed to sourcing 100% of our cotton as "more sustainable cotton.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Includes Better Cotton, recycled, Fairtrade and organic cotton.
- BCI Farmers care for the environment and respect the rights and wellbeing of workers.
POLARTEC® FLEECE
100% recycled, premium polyester yarns provide durable versatility, repel moisture, and speed dry times – making it the industry standard for outerwear performance.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Lofted fiber structure creates thermal air pockets to prevent heat loss and regulate warmth
- Hydrophobic properties enhance the inherent ability to repel water, resist saturation and dry quickly.
- Integrates easily with layered systems, whether worn directly against the skin or on top of other fabrics
RECYCLED NYLON
Our recycled nylon is giving old nylon a new life, keeping it out of landfills, and putting it into your favorite apparel. It not only looks great, but you’ll feel great too knowing it’s an environmentally-conscious way to make the world a little better.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Discarded nylon is recycled into new material
- Recycling nylon prevents additional petro-chemical waste from entering landfills or incineration, which releases toxic emissions into the atmosphere
- Our recycled nylon fabric is 100% recycled
CORDURA® FIBER
Cordura® fibers are incorporated into a variety of materials to make products that last longer while maintaining their intended look. Four-times more abrasion resistant than cotton, Timberland® pants, jackets and accessories that look so good you want them to last forever.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Made with 100% recycled PET materials
- Constructed using high-tenacity fiber technologies
- Four times stronger than standard cotton
- Delivers exceptional strength-to-weight ratios
COMMUNITY COTTON™
This cotton helps give back to the communities who grow it and the land where it grows. It’s naturally strong and durable, like any cotton, but has a hidden power. Through a partnership with our global treeplanting partners, we know exactly where this cotton comes from, who grew it, and the positive impact it’s made on their communities and future. Community Cotton™ is grown using an agroforestry model, so it also helps provide lasting benefits to the environment where it grows.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Strong and durable with all the properties of cotton
- Grown through a partnership with local farmers and communities in Haiti
- Traceable supply chain
- Measurable social impact
- Dye-free
TRUECLOUD™ FOOTWEAR
Nature provided the materials: responsibly sourced wool, renewable eucalyptus and recycled cotton. We brought minimal design and light weight. The result? New lightweight, cushioned footwear on the cutting edge of eco-innovation.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Minimal Design, Lightweight and Natural materials.
- Responsibly sourced wool
- Renewable eucalyptus
- Recycled cotton
INSULATIONS
THERMORE® ECODOWN® INSULATION
Made of recycled plastic water bottles, Thermore® Ecodown® Insulation is the next step toward sustainability.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Fibers loft to trap air for all-over warmth
- Lightweight, durable and machine washable
- 100% recycled material
COMFORTEMP™ INSULATION
Comfortemp® Thermal Insulation combines perfect comfort with high thermal insulation. It provides excellent breathability, easy care, washability, and its fibers stay in place, so warmth is always evenly distributed. Comfortemp® Thermal Insulation is made with recycled fibers.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Traps body heat
- Breathable
- Washable
- Made with 90% recycled polyester
PRIMALOFT® ECO INSULATION
Incredibly soft and lightweight, PrimaLoft® Eco Insulation not only works to keep you warm with its patented ultrafine and multi-diameter fibers, it also works to keep you environmentally eco-conscious because it's made of at least 50% recycled plastic.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Crafted from synthetic fibers including a minimum of 50% recycled PET (from recycled plastic bottles)
- These compression-resistant fabrics maintain loft and retain warmth, even when wet.
- Lightweight, breathable and packable
- Water-resistant
THERMORE® THERMAL BOOSTER INSULATION
This smart insulation offers consistent warmth during normal conditions. But when temperatures drop, a thermal "boost" kicks in. Independent test labs prove that Thermore® Thermal Booster is 20% warmer at low temperatures than at high temperatures. It doesn’t need any special care or batteries. You can even machine wash without fear of losing any warmth.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Thermal value increases over 20% when temperature drops
- Exceptional resistance and easy-care
- Washable
- PETA approved: Vegan
- Thermore® garments are Blue Sign® approved for its sustainable production process (BlueSign® is a standard for environmental health and safety in the manufacturing of textiles)
PRIMALOFT® THERMOPLUME® INSULATION
Small, silky plumes of fiber work together to mimic the lightweight warmth, softness, and compressibility of natural goose down. Fiber plumes form a loose fill insulation to trap warmth, just like down. This special blend of fibers deliver the performance features need for cold wet weather—insulating loft, wet weather protection, and compressibility.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Comparable to down but entirely synthetic
- Warmth without bulk
- Water-resistant
- Lightweight and packable
- Superior softness
THERMO-FIBRE INSULATION
With its innovative microsphere technology, this premium alternative to down traps heat inside even when the weather outside is nasty.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Thermo-Fibre is a down alternative that insulates in cold, wet conditions
- Innovative polyester microsphere technology insulates as well as duck down
- The fluff-like fibers form clusters, which trap heat in air pockets to provide warmth
- Timberland proprietary innovation
THERMOLITE® INSULATION
Get a ton of warmth with barely a wisp of weight with Timberland® apparel made with ThermoLite® fabric and insulation. Its hollow-core fibers trap in air for insulation, while its larger surface area speeds the evaporation of moisture.
what you need to know
- Provides warmth and comfort without weight
- Comfortable and lightweight to allow freedom of movement
- Hollow-core fibers trap in air for greater insulation for light, yet heavy-duty performance
- Larger surface area allows for fast evaporation by sending moisture away from the skin to the surface of the fabric, where it quickly evaporates
ECO-PRODUCTS
We work hard to make better product through the use of Recycled, Organic or Renewable (ROR) Product Features and Technologies
Timberland, under the umbrella of VF Corporation, is a member of the Leather Working Group (LWG). LWG is a not-for-profit organization responsible for driving positive change within the leather industry to create a sustainable future with responsibly made leather. LWG’s world-leading certification of leather manufacturers helps to raise standards within the leather tanning industry.