Today on Episode 442 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast I’m talking with Lava Linens founder Mary Swanson. With a Master's Degree in Public Health and Environment and 15+ years of experience in the government and nonprofit sectors, Mary Swanson has now found herself leading the next generation outdoor gear company.
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00:00 Episode 442 features Lava Linens founder, Mary Swanson, discussing eco-friendly outdoor gear.
03:14 Memories of childhood road trips and first trip to Peru with partner.
09:04 Challenging sourcing for quality linen towel.
10:42 Process of making high quality linen textile involves 12 manual steps, resulting in soft, mid-weight fabric with art and science.
13:20 Received valuable support, led to success, continuing partnership.
19:36 Surprised and grateful for connections, creating custom products.
22:36 Sponsored Granite Gear's groundskeepers, open to partnerships for natural fiber gear.
27:26 Focus on learning, purpose beyond production.
29:53 Favorite items under $100 include a Garmin Watch and Vibram 5 Finger shoes used after foot surgery.
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