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Meet Our VP of Global Innovation: Proving Idealism Can Coexist With Practical Solutions
Rob Falken is a surfer.
Have Ingredient Brands Taken Root in the Consumer Buying Journey?
COVID and social activism have spurred a renaissance of consumer knowledge around supply chains.
A Mission of Accountability
Glenn Barrett, chairman and CEO of OrthoLite, cultivated OrthoLite’s mission when he founded the company in 1997. “It’s simple,” Barrett says.
Introducing OrthoLite® HybridPlus-Bio™ and HybridPlus-Recycled™
As the saying goes, one brand’s trash is another brand’s high performance, supremely comfortable, high eco-content treasure! We love talking about the “waste” side of manufacturing because w…
OrthoLite’s Vertical Integration and Global Footprint Secure Supply Chain – Consistency, Quality and Reliability
In 2010, OrthoLite opened our first, wholly-owned and operated factory, the Dongguan Eco Polymer Company (DGEP). It set our global expansion model in motion, and operates successfully to this day.
How the Higg Index is Transforming Environmental and Social Practices in Footwear Manufacturing
To be upfront: the Higg Index has no teeth. There are no bonuses for strong performance. There’s no punishment if scores are sub-par.
Comfort & Performance
DRIVEN BY INNOVATION
We’re fueled by innovation, a deep understanding of our brand partners’ needs, true collaboration, and a dedication to limiting our impact on the planet—and it shows in every product we make. That’s how we became the global leader, and why we’re proud to partner with the best brands on earth.