Isbjörn to launch rental business on Black Friday

26/11/2019
Isbjörn to launch rental business on Black Friday
Children’s outdoor brand Isbjörn of Sweden is to launch a rental business for its skiwear to coincide with Black Friday (29 November).

The aim is to make new ranges accessible to more customers, for example families who only go skiing once a year, and to reduce textile waste by reusing garments, it said.

Customers can sign up for a seasonal subscription to rent Isbjörn shell garments for a monthly fee, before returning for reconditioning for use in the next season. 

The second time a garment is on rental it will be at a reduced price and the customer will get the opportunity to purchase at a discounted price. If returned, products will be sold on the second-hand market.

Maria Frykman Forsberg, one of the founders and CEO of Isbjörn, said: “Events such as Black Friday only exacerbate mass consumption and the waste problem. This is the main reason we are launching our rental business this week in particular – we want parents to consume less not more.

“Waste is having a devastating effect on our beautiful planet and we are doing our best to limit environmental impact.”