Arc’teryx Debuts the System 0™ Circular Design Framework With the Sperro SV Jacket
Engineered for complete end-of-life disassembly, the mountain-grade hardshell pairs GORE-TEX® Pro ePE membranes with ECONYL® regenerated nylon.
Summary
Arc’teryx System 0 debuts as a circular design framework for technical apparel.
Launches with the Sperro SV hardshell, built for durability, repairability, and recyclability.
Available globally on September 4, 2026, via Arc’teryx stores and website.
Arc’teryx has unveiled System 0™, a new design framework that embeds circularity across the entire product lifecycle while maintaining the brand’s uncompromising performance standards. The first product under this initiative is the Sperro SV jacket, a multisport mountain-grade hardshell built with GORE‑TEX® Pro featuring the ePE membrane.
Engineered for durability, repairability and end‑of‑life disassembly, the Sperro SV jacket integrates recyclable nylon components in partnership with Aquafil, the maker of ECONYL® regenerated nylon. Certified by TESTEX® Circularity, Sperro SV demonstrates long-lasting wear, quick repairability, and advanced chemical recycling capacity, marking a milestone in sustainable technical apparel.
Reinforced at common failure points and supported by three years of unlimited repairs via ReBIRD™, the jacket embodies Arc’teryx’s “Designed to Persist™” ethos. Tested by alpine professionals, including Vancouver’s North Shore Rescue, Sperro SV reflects the brand’s vision of gear that avoids landfills and continues to serve beyond its first life. The Sperro SV jacket will be available globally beginning September 4, 2026, through Arc’teryx’s online and physical stores.
