Articles

September 26, 2025

Nollat taulussa - emme ole selvittäneet, mitä alihankkijoidemme työntekijöille maksetaan

Zero poeng! Eettisen kaupan puolesta ry (Eetti) antoi Lekalle euroviisuhenkiset 0 pistettä vaatealaa käsittelevässä elämiseen riittävien palkkojen selvityksessä. Iso kiitos Eetille isoimpien vaatefirmojen ryhmään pääsystä ja tän tärkeän asian nostamisesta!...

September 24, 2025

Secondhand September from Posti is here!

Posti's Secondhand September is a theme month for sustainable consumption, challenging people to buy and sell pre-owned fashion and goods instead of new ones for a month. For the first...

July 1, 2025

Women and national defence in Finland

Voluntary military service In Finland, voluntary military service for women – "going to the army" – began in 1995. In 2024, over 1,500 women applied for voluntary military service. The...

June 24, 2025

Is Merino wool good for summer? Absolutely!

When you think of wool, thick, warm winter gear and granny’s annual sock package likely come to mind. The idea of wearing wool in warm weather might seem counterintuitive; you...

June 27, 2024

Army Tales: Left or Right?

2021 summer; this one time, at military camp. It is a late night or early morning, depending on how you look at it. Countless pairs of feet are moving towards...

June 14, 2024

Varusteleka size chart update 2024

Many people have contacted us and said that the gaps between sizes are too large, and thus many fall between sizes. Therefore we decided to do something about it. It...

May 6, 2024

Irresponsibility Report 2023

Breaking news - Varusteleka reduced their CO2e emissions by 1,200 tons!This piece of news could create very juicy clickbait headlines, but it would be blatant greenwashing. This is a fact,...

May 6, 2024

Varusteleka's annual report 2023: Charlie Foxtrot

The gold coins have been counted in the coffers, and as you might guess from the heading, things got fucked up. Here’s a bit of a gloomin’ troll report with...

March 21, 2024

Textiles are needed everywhere during a major crisis

The security of supply is a hot topic in many countries because of recent pandemics and our deranged warmongering eastern neighbor. However, textiles are often forgotten even though they are...

March 8, 2024

Boots on the Ground – a Short Guide to Shoe Selection

What Are Combat Boots? What are the best tactical boots? How to wear them and where? Read the article.

February 2, 2024

NIR – Myth or Reality?

What is NIR? NIR stands for Near-Infrared Radiation. The purpose of this article is to provide a basic understanding of the impact of near-infrared radiation on the manufacturing, use, and...

January 12, 2024

Toimintaa ja ilmaisia pateja: yksi varustelekalaisen inttimatka

Aloitin inttimatkani 2010-luvun lopulla Kaartissa, omasta toiveesta sotilaspoliisikomppaniassa. Sairastumisen takia jouduin kuitenkin keskeyttämään palveluksen pian aloituksen jälkeen. Vuotta myöhemmin aloitin uudestaan elämäni kunnossa, tällä kertaa "Kaartin rosvokomppaniassa" eli 1. Jääkärikomppaniassa....