Overview
- Arc’teryx launched System 0 and the Sperro SV as a proof‑of‑concept hardshell engineered for end‑of‑life disassembly so components can be removed and the main nylon fabric recycled.
- The Sperro SV uses a reengineered three‑layer laminate developed with GORE‑TEX that keeps the membrane separate from nylon so Aquafil can chemically regenerate the nylon into virgin‑quality yarn.
- The jacket includes serviceable design changes such as a modular zipper and reinforced failure points to make in‑store repairs faster and extend usable life before recycling.
- Arc’teryx will route returned or irreparable garments through its ReBird repair and trade‑in network, offering customers store credit and diverting items to refurbishment or chemical recycling.
- Company leaders say System 0 rests on multi‑year R&D, supplier leverage and retail scale that smaller brands lack, and they plan to apply the approach across more products while promoting the TESTEX Circularity label as a shared standard.