News – Northbound Gear

May 07, 2020

Our Response to the Environmental Damage Caused by Fast Fashion

Thanks to fast fashion, clothes are more affordable than ever before.As a result, the average wardrobe has increased by 60% from 2000 to 2014.But what is the true cost of fast fashion and is it worth it? The fast fashion...

May 07, 2020

Northbound Gear Supports Australian Bushfire Relief Fund

The Australian bushfires made headline news across the globe. The fires burned through approximately 18.6 million hectares of land (that’s more land than 108 countries!) At least 34 people were killed.An estimated one billion animals were killedAs a result, some...

May 07, 2020

Onwards & Upwards—Northbound Gear's Response to Covid 19

A message from the Northbound Gear team during these trying times. The world is facing an obstacle we have not experienced in our lives. There are people getting sick and some are dying. Businesses shutting down and people losing jobs. ...