Material Timeline

2004

Bumbleride is born. We created a family-run brand with a focus on quality, mindful manufacturing, and ethical working conditions.

2011

Natural collection introduced with fabrics made from 50% bamboo charcoal and 50% rPET(recycled polyethylene terephthalate, recycled plastic water bottles).

2013

Fire retardant free (excludes UK by law) and PVC free plastic peek-a-boo window on sun canopy. Also introduced PVC-free rain covers..

2016

All fabrics are 100% rPET plus OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Class 1 certified..

2017

Foam seat padding replaced with OEKO-TEX certified untreated polyester batting.

2018

Durable Water Repellent (DWR) updated to C-6.

2019

Non-toxic, sustainable cork handle released on Era.

100% Organic Cotton collection introduced.

2020

Durable Water Repellent (DWR) updated to PFAS-Free (C-0) of 25% plastic frame components sourced from recylced fishing nets.

2021

Officially launched reRide program. We believe all products in our supply chain should have an opportunity for a home with a family.

2022

Moved to 100% plastic free packaging.

Began using recycled Nylon vs. virgin Nylon.

Upcycling 100% rPET deadstock fabric for Supernova colorway and Bumbleride Tote.

2023

1% Wool / 99% rPET certified by the Responsible Wool Standard on our soft to the touch Dusk fabric.

Moved from 25% to 50% of plastic frame components being sourced from fishing nets recovered from local Taiwanese waters (near our factory).

2024

Non-toxic, sustainable cork handle released on Indie, Indie Twin, and Speed.

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We continue to learn and grow.