General Outdoor – Page 20
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News briefsOIA with new directors
The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) members elected four new directors, Keith Carrato, Gerber Gear VP and General Manager; Jahmicah Dawes, owner and founder of Slim Pickins; Tentree President Diana Seung; and Mountain Hardwear President and Global GM Troy Sicotte. They join three incumbent directors, Alison Hill, CEO of LifeStraw; ...
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News briefsClarus acquires another Australian overlanding brand
Clarus Corporation, the parent company of Black Diamond, Rhino-Rack, Maxtrax, Sierra and Barnes, has invested in another company in the vehicle-based outdoor adventure / overlanding sector. The Utah-based company today announced the acquisition of Australia-based TRED Outdoors Pty Ltd. from Venlo Holdings. TRED is a fast-growing outdoor adventure brand that ...
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News briefsRadici unveils new Radilon Chill-fit yarn
RadiciGroup, an Italy-based supplier of fibers and fabrics to the outdoor apparel industry, is introducing Radilon Chill-fit, a new yarn that is said to optimize fabric breathability and freshness. The company showcased the new functional solution at the latest Performance Days in Munich on October 4-5. The ...
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News briefsHyosung expands global marketing team
In support of its continued global business growth, South Korean sustainable textile solutions provider Hyosung has hired marketing strategist Christiane Rauch as Senior Consultant Northern Europe - Hyosung Spandex and outdoor industry expert Laura Nilo as its new US Marketing Manager, West Coast. Rauch, based in Germany, is an experienced ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor unveils name for outdoor products segment
Having already announced the new name of its Sporting Products segment (The Kinetic Group) last August, Vista Outdoor Inc. has now revealed the name and identity of its Outdoor Products segment following the planned separation of the group: Revelyst, Inc. The new Outdoor Products company will trade on the New ...
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ArticleOIA education sessions at Outdoor Retailer Winter
The US Outdoor Industry Association (Outdoor Industry Association) announced its diverse lineup of education sessions at the Outdoor Retailer Winter show, held at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 14-16, 2023. Featuring experts in their field, OIA education sessions are uniquely programmed to serve the outdoor industry ...
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ArticleGOTS publishes Due Diligence Handbook
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), in collaboration with The Hague-based UpRights Foundation, has published the GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities. This landmark publication is an essential step forward in promoting sustainability, human rights and ethical business practices in the textile sector. Ruslan Alyamkin, responsible for standards development ...
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ArticleAccelerated travel demand boosts Osprey sales in Q2
After citing Osprey’s recent strong performances in Great Britain and Germany, parent Helen of Troy says the outdoor brand should generate additional sales growth in H2 on demand for its core backpack and in the adjacent on-trend travel packs. Osprey, thanks to accelerated travel demand and an improved year-over-year inventory ...
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News briefsTMC and ZDHC Foundation collaborate to combat microfibers
The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) and the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Roadmap to Zero Programme (ZDHC) have teamed up to publish a guide to tackling microfiber loss in the textile industry that will enable supply chains, brands and retailers to take effective action against microfiber pollution. Key ...
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ArticlePolartec launches performance fabrics made with plant-based nylon
Polartec has announced that two of its existing product platforms now use Biolon™, which will set a new standard in sustainability for performance fabrics. Polartec® Power Shield™ and Power Stretch™ Pro with Biolon fibers and membrane will debut this fall. Biolon is a renewable, non-GMO, plant-based nylon with a 50 ...
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News briefsBleed wants to become community-based company
The sustainable outdoor brand Bleed from Germany, which ran into economic trouble earlier this year, has turned to its fans and supporters with a new rescue plan. In order to be able to continue operating, the company wants to become a “community-based business.” To this end, the company writes in ...
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OpinionOpinion: A recap of EOS 2023 in Berlin
The European Outdoor Summit, the annual gathering of the Outdoor Industry, is the closest thing offered to expand the thinking of the trade – and it does a pretty good job of it. Anyone looking for inspiration from within the market will be in the vicious circle of trying to ...
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ArticleFormer Thule CEO appointed to Hestra’s board
Source: Hestra Magnus Welander Magnus Welander has been appointed to the board of the Swedish company Hestra Gloves. Welander joins Hestra after 14 years as CEO of Thule Group. Under his leadership, the outdoor company has achieved impressive growth, with an increased brand presence and several new ...
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News briefsIndigenous footwear brand Manitobah is B Corp certified
Manitobah, an Indigenous-rooted footwear brand internationally known for its Manitobah mukluks and founded in Winnipeg in 1997 by Sean McCormick, has received its B Corporation certification. One of more than 7,400 companies worldwide, Manitobah is now part of a global community committed to renewing corporate success through an emphasis on ...
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News briefsWorldly appoints new CFO
Source: Worldly Francois Thrower Worldly, the integrated software platform that helps companies take responsibility for their supply chain impacts (formerly known as Higg) announced the appointment of Francois Thrower as its new Chief Financial Officer. The California-based company focuses on providing social and environmental sustainability data technology ...
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News briefsTatonka installs photovoltaic system at Vietnam manufacturing facility
Tatonka commissioned a 550 kWp photovoltaic system at its manufacturing facility in Binh Dinh, Vietnam, in August 2023. The system with 828 solar panels provides an average of 2,300 kilowatt hours of energy per day. According to the company, the electricity generated will be consumed immediately and cover about 65 ...
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News briefsDigital exhibition highlights circularity of leather
Leather Naturally has launched a digital exhibition that is meant to spotlight and celebrate the role that leather plays in a circular, sustainable economy. Featured brands include Adidas, Puma, Coach, Dr Martens, Schott NYC, Ecco, Dents, The Boot Repair Company, Leather Repair Company, Chicago School of Shoemaking, Anya Hindmarch, and ...
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ArticleLycra releases Planet Agenda Update and reports sustainability progress
Fiber and textile technology provider The Lycra Company has released its second annual Planet Agenda Update and Global Sustainability Scorecard Summary for the fiscal year 2022. The documents report on the progress the company has made toward achieving its 2030 sustainability goals, as announced in last year’s release. Planet Agenda ...
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News briefsNew Country Manager for Helly Hansen Italy
Michele Battocchio is the new country manager for Italy of the Norwegian brand Helly Hansen. Battocchio has more than 25 years of experience in sporting goods, footwear and fashion at the national and international level. He previously worked for UYN, Garmont and Northwave. Battocchio will be based at Helly Hansen’s ...
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News briefsPETA reports progress in banning cashmere and angora
Animal rights organization PETA has reported that VF Corp. “has no plans to develop new products with cashmere in any of its brands.” More specifically, VF Corp. said that no core products across its brands will use goats’ hair. There may be some cashmere items remaining in stores, but there ...
