Research & Development Back to Innovation

Staying at the Forefront

Being the industry leader in outdoor living products means that we must be at the forefront of innovation and continually research the latest technology in outdoor fabrics, materials, and protective treatments. Our product development team, new business department, oversees quality experts, and textile specialists strive to find new solutions for Arden’s outdoor products. They attend US and international trade shows and work with experts across the globe to translate new technology into an outdoor product we can provide to mass retailers.

Partnerships with World-Class Experts in Textile Technology
We partner with leading edge institutions in textile and fabric science to ensure that we can deliver innovative solutions to our retailers and consumers. Our world class partners include:

College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
Eastern Michigan University, College of Technology
Michigan State University, Department of Horticulture
North Carolina State University, College of Textiles
University of Michigan, College of Engineering

World Leading Testing Laboratories
To ensure the quality and performance of our products, we partner with world leading testing laboratories. This allows us to bring products to market that our retailers and consumers can trust.

Responsible Material
We focus on discovering and utilizing responsible materials that allow us to enhance our sustainability across our supply chain.