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Rab to offer professional wash service for its Gore-Tex outerwear
2021-08-01T17:37:00Z
British outdoor brand Rab , part of Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd , has announced the launch of its specialist Gore-Tex Shell Wash Service . This new service, offered by the Rab Service Center , is available to end-users and retailers. Expert washing, drying and waterproofing of all Rab Gore-Tex waterproof ...
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Scarpa to collect used outdoor equipment at The Big Gear Show
2021-07-30T07:50:00Z
At the upcoming The Big Gear Show (Aug. 3-5) in Park City, Utah, Italian outdoor brand Scarpa will help distribute quality used outdoor gear to underprivileged athletes. During the event, Scarpa North America will, as an exhibitor at the show, provide and promote a drop-off point for ...
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Houdini integrates connected Touchlink zippers into first garment
2021-07-29T17:27:00Z
The Touchlink interactive zipper, which debuted in October 2020, is the result of a collaboration between outfitting manufacturer YKK and wearable technology company Lifekey . Using Near Field Communication (NFC), the same technology that enables the “tap-to-pay” function of smartphones, the Touchlink zipper serves as a tool ...

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Columbia publishes sustainability report for 2020
2021-07-29T10:23:00Z
In its 2020 sustainability report, Portland-based Columbia Sportswear Company ( CSC ) reveals details on the success made within its four brands Columbia , Mountain Hardwear , Sorel and Prana in terms of CSR topics and sustainability. The group responded to the challenges by Covid-19 with ...
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Repreve receives its first Higg MSI scores
2021-07-29T09:03:00Z
Repreve , Unifi ’s recycled fiber and flagship product, has received its Higg Materials Sustainability Index ( Higg MSI ) scores, which concluded that the fiber offers lower carbon footprints than comparable materials on the market. The Higg MSI assesses the environmental impacts of materials used in consumer goods ...
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OrthoLite pushes for zero waste in insoles
2021-07-28T07:25:00Z
U.S. insole specialist OrthoLite , a supplier for over 350 footwear brands worldwide, has announced a widespread zero waste initiative to reduce the environmental impact of its products that are used in roughly 500 million pairs of shoes every year. The company’s commitment includes investment in a proprietary manufacturing system ...