Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Sustainability Report

The Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Chair’s mesh back and budget materials are more prone to fraying and stretching than premium models. Expect some sagging and frame flex after a season or two of regular use. It’s best treated as a budget-friendly option for occasional outings rather than a multi-year investment.

Choosing durable outdoor gear is perhaps the most effective way to reduce environmental impact—the longer it lasts, the less it needs to be produced. Our proprietary longevity rating evaluates overall build quality based on factors such as materials, fabric denier, component durability (including zippers and toggles), real-world performance as reported by our field testers, and our experiences with the brand. Overall, we feel strongly that reducing overall consumption is a cornerstone of sustainability.

The Broadband does not incorporate recycled materials. Some Coleman products feature recycled materials, but the brand doesn’t report the total amount of recycled content it uses.

Outdoor gear can be made partly or entirely from recycled materials, the most common being nylon, polyester, wool, and down. Some products include a single recycled component or a partially recycled fabric, while others are 100% recycled (generally excluding accessories like zippers, Velcro, toggles, etc.). For our sustainability ratings, we evaluate the amount of recycled materials in a particular product and assign points accordingly.

There are no Bluesign-approved materials in the Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Chair. Coleman isn’t a Bluesign System Partner, and we haven’t come across Bluesign-approved materials in the products we’ve researched.

Bluesign Technologies, based in Switzerland, operates a third-party textile certification system that ensures materials are manufactured to strict environmental, chemical, and worker safety standards. A Bluesign-approved material indicates that it has undergone a rigorous vetting process based on the criteria above. A Bluesign Product goes the next mile, containing at least 90% Bluesign-approved fabrics and at least 30% Bluesign-approved accessories.

We haven’t found evidence that Coleman participates in a third-party program that provides certification and regular audits to ensure safe working conditions, fair wages, and reduced environmental impact. Its parent company (Newell Brands) has an internal responsible sourcing system, but it isn’t third-party verified. For this reason, it doesn’t meet our criteria.

This criterion evaluates a brand's commitment to fair wages, safe working conditions, and reducing its environmental impact throughout the production process. Responsible manufacturing is most commonly demonstrated through certifications and membership in programs such as Fair Trade Certified, Fair Wear Foundation, Worldwide Responsible Accreditation of Production, and the Fair Labor Association. We also recognize brands that prioritize local production, such as those that manufacture primarily in the United States or Europe, to reduce carbon emissions, maintain better oversight of working conditions, and comply with strict social and environmental regulations.

Coleman’s parent company (Newell Brands) uses 97% recycled, certified, or verified paper and 13% recycled plastic packaging.

Packaging can add significant waste to an outdoor gear purchase and often ends up in landfills. Many brands are using recycled packaging and/or making efforts to reduce packaging altogether. For example, they may use a certain percentage of recycled cardboard or make efforts to use less plastic or paper across their packaging operation. In some cases, brands also use Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper products, which helps to ensure sustainable sourcing of forest materials.

Coleman offers repair services for its stoves and lanterns for reasonable fees. However, it doesn’t repair other products, such as sleeping bags or tents.

Repair services extend the lifespan of outdoor gear and reduce overall consumption. Some brands offer comprehensive repair programs that can fix a wide range of issues, while others have more limited capabilities. If a brand's warranty policy only covers replacement, rather than repair, these programs usually do not meet this criterion.

Coleman doesn’t operate resale or recycling programs for used gear.

Resale and recycling programs help keep outdoor gear in circulation for longer and out of landfills. The most common form is a trade-in program, where consumers can exchange items for store credit, which is then resold. Some brands accept products back for recycling at the end of their life, thereby reducing waste. Occasionally, some do both.

Newell Brands tracks its subsidiaries’ greenhouse gas emissions using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. It aimed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 compared with its 2016 baseline and reported a 37% reduction in 2024. However, the company hasn’t measured or set a target to address its Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the vast majority of most brands’ footprints.

This criterion evaluates whether this brand measures its greenhouse gas emissions, along with its commitment to reduction and transparency in reporting. Typically, we require brands to follow established frameworks such as the Higg Index, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, or The Change Climate Project. Most companies use the widely recognized scope categorization system for measuring brand emissions. Those who earn the most points in this category have emissions reduction goals verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), a global organization that helps companies set greenhouse gas reduction targets in line with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. To verify their goals through SBTi, companies undergo a rigorous assessment process and continual follow-up to ensure consistent progress towards achieving their targets.

Newell Brands publishes an annual impact report detailing its packaging, manufacturing, and greenhouse gas emissions. However, it doesn’t include information specific to Coleman and instead covers all of Newell’s subsidiaries as a whole.

An impact report is an important step toward transparency and accountability on the sustainability front. These reports vary in form but generally cover topics such as material sourcing, greenhouse gas emissions tracking, waste and water usage, supply chain analysis, and packaging efforts. For our sustainability ratings, we evaluate this criterion based on the depth and quality of the information provided in the report, and how often it is produced. Some brands produce their own impact report, while others are published by their parent company. In practice, we’ve found that reports produced by individual brands include more detailed information about their sustainability efforts.