United By Blue Journal

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cashmere

5 Reasons Yak Wool Outperforms Merino and Cashmere

November 01, 2025

Yak wool has been called "the new cashmere," but that comparison actually undersells it. Cashmere is soft and luxurious, yes -- but it pills quickly,...

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Our Public Lands at Risk: Why It Matters and What We Can Do

August 22, 2025

  America’s public lands consist of national and state parks, forests, wildlife refuges, wilderness areas, and marine sanctuaries. They have long been celebrated as national...

25L Bag

From Bottles to Bags: The (R)evolutionâ„¢ Line

August 03, 2025

The compelling lifecycle of our (R)evolution bags: from a discarded plastic water bottle, to a pile of pellets, to a yarn, to a bag, to...

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Plastic Free July at United By Blue

July 21, 2025

Help us turn the tide on ocean pollution! At United By Blue, we're more than just a brand; we're a community brought together by the...

How We Make Our Hand Poured, Soy Wax Candles
BTS

How We Make Our Hand Poured, Soy Wax Candles

June 09, 2025

A peek inside the process.

Avoid PFAs this Holiday Season
HOLIDAY

Avoid PFAs this Holiday Season

November 14, 2024

What are PFAs? We are hearing the term PFAs or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the news, in policy, and at our kitchen table. But...

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cold weather

The Warmest Socks for Winter: Ranked by Fiber Science

October 22, 2024

The warmest socks for winter are not made from the wool you would expect. Most winter sock guides recommend merino wool and stop there --...

Is RPET really our best option?

Is RPET really our best option?

September 26, 2024

RPET (recycled polyester) is a better option than virgin polyester - but is it our BEST option? Come with us on a deep dive as...

Paul Watson

CALL TO ACTION: Free Paul Watson

September 06, 2024

Find out what you can do to help Paul Watson!

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comfort

Do Wool Socks Itch? The Science of Why Modern Wool Is Soft

June 01, 2024

"I can't wear wool — it makes me itch." We hear this constantly, and it is almost always based on a misunderstanding. The scratchy wool...

From Ashes To Action - United By Blue Update

From Ashes To Action - United By Blue Update

February 28, 2024

In early January, we encountered a new challenge that put our resilience and dedication to our mission to the test. A fire broke out at...

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A Minor Setback For A Major Comeback - United By Blue Update

January 15, 2024

Our warehouse was struck by a fire. Fortunately, everyone is safe, but the warehouse incurred extensive damage. Consequently, we have suspended sales on our site...