All General Outdoor articles – Page 237
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News briefsDenmark walks together
A new initiative was launched on Jan. 25 to get the Danish people to walk more for a month. Working with Danmarks Radio, the national TV station, the Danish Sports Company Association (Dansk Firmaidrætsforbund) has asked participants to record how many steps they take daily on a website, and challenge ...
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Kora, a pioneer in yak wool, launches a new baselayer collection
British company Kora, a pioneer in the use of yak wool in performance apparel who has been developing high-performance base and mid-layers from that wool since 2011, has announced the launch of its Yushu collection of base layers. It is named after the Himalayan home of Kora’s yaks. The Yushu ...
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Aqua Lung announces Paul Nicklen as a global ocean ambassador
Aqua Lung, the French company that designs, manufactures and distributes dive and watersports equipment, has announced that Paul Nicklen is joining the brand as a global ocean ambassador. As part of the partnership, the wildlife photographer and conservationist will exclusively use the full range of Aqua Lung, Apeks, and O.ME.R. ...
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Alpkit releases sustainability report
Alpkit, an outdoor brand based in Nottinghamshire, England, founded in 2004 and operating its own factory in Nottingham, has published its 2021 sustainability report. Among the most notable CSR achievements of the previous year was the brand becoming a B Corp. Alpkit, which operates under the mantra “Leave no trace ...
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Kavu signs partnership with Himalaya Trading for China
U.S. outdoor brand Kavu, founded in Seattle in 1993, announced that it is signing with distributor Himalaya Trading Co. Ltd. to anchor the brand in China. This is part of the brand’s continued expansion in Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets. Kavu was first introduced to the APAC region more than 25 years ...
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News briefsLowa launches German outdoor podcast
Source: Andi Christl Host Andi Christl Outdoor footwear specialist Lowa is launching a German-language outdoor podcast called ”Bergmomente” (mountain moments) with host Andi Christl, who will interview adventurers and mountain enthusiasts and track down unique stories. In the first episode, Christl speaks with Alix von Melle and ...
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News briefsPolartec celebrates 30 years
Polartec has kicked off an anniversary year with the launch of its “Peaking Since 91” campaign that started on Feb. 1. If you’re thinking 40 years of fleece, you’re kind of right, but still just off the mark, as the fleece was invented in 1981 in a partnership between Patagonia ...
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Grassroots cancels Connect buying show in June 2021
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA), an association of independent U.S. outdoor retailers and brands, has announced the cancellation of its spring Connect buying show, originally scheduled for June 7-10 in Knoxville, Tennessee, due to the ongoing Corona pandemic. “This is an unfortunate but entirely correct decision. We are now focusing ...
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News briefsWest Kiteboarding is the ISPO Brand New 2021 Overall Winner
In a live digital pitch on Feb. 1, the first day of ISPO Munich Online, the ten finalists of the ISPO Brandnew Awards 2021 competed for the title of Overall Winner as the most innovative startup of the year. Each startup had 90 seconds to convince the audience in the ...
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ArticleAre digital trade shows here to stay?
Source: OR Winter Online Many trade shows moved to digital platforms due to Covid-19 in 2020. It is too early to tell if 2021 will continue the pattern, but outdoor industry giant Emerald Holding Inc. just held its 2021 Surf Expo show in Orlando, Florida, live and ...
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News briefsGore Fabrics releases sustainability update
W. L. Gore & Associates has published its “2020 Responsibility Update for the Fabrics Division”. The update shares details about how the division intends to leverage the newly introduced sustainability framework by using the three pillars of sound science, transparency and cooperation. It also shares the main milestones from 2020, ...
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News briefsReebok teams up with Story Mfg. on outdoors-inspired vegan footwear
Source: Reebok Reebok is collaborating with Story Mfg., the U.K.- based apparel brand, to reinvent the Reebok Club C sneaker and Beatnik sandal. The collaboration marks the first sneaker launch for Story. Unveiling the collaboration, Story co-founder Saeed Al-Rubeyi defined the project as being focused on the ...
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News briefsSympatex with new CI; activating against pessimism, resignation and procrastination
German functional specialist Sympatex Technologies has unveiled a revamped corporate identity with a reduced logo, new brand claim and bold colors. At the same time, the Munich-based ingredient brand is addressing both the industry and the end consumer, calling for voluntary action for a consistently more sustainable textile industry. It ...
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News briefsFrench Outdoor Awards Winter 2021: Virtual showroom, award ceremony on Feb. 9 (Video)
The expert jury of the French Outdoor Awards Winter 2021 (FOA) of the Outdoor Sports Valley (OSV) trade association has selected the winners, but they will not be revealed until the official awards ceremony on Feb. 9, 2021. Because ISPO Munich 2021, where the products were to be presented, only ...
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News briefsSyring to leave Thule, Dittmer takes over Central European sales
Thule Group announced on Jan. 29 that company veteran Wolfram Dittmer will assume sales responsibility for Central Europe as a result of the resignation of Thomas Syring, who led the Swedish brand’s Central European sales for the past four years. In total, Syring had been with the company for nearly ...
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Hyosung adds multi-functional fibers to recycled regen range
Hyosung has expanded its regen offering to include 100 percent recycled multi-functional fibers, for sustainable clothing that can cross the boundaries between home wear, activewear and outdoor wear. The company will present many of its new sustainable multi-functional regen fibers at ISPO Munich Online on Feb. 1-5. In addition to ...
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ArticleISPO Munich Online 2021: Overview and most important links
Under the motto “Sport is stronger,” this week’s ISPO Munich Online ( Jan. 1-5) will offer a great variety of new products, market trends and networking. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss important social issues for the future from a sports perspective. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 ...
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ArticleSafilo's Q4 sales growth driven by North America and Asia-Pacific
Safilo’s fourth-quarter revenues rose by 3.0 percent at constant exchange rates thanks to strong gains in North America and Asia-Pacific, while European sales were hit by Covid-19-related lockdowns and a lack of tourists. However, on a reported basis, the company’s sales were down by 2.1 percent to €225.6 million. The ...
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News briefsHeiQ and Nylstar launch permanent antiviral textile technology
HeiQ has announced the launch of HeiQ Viroblock Permanent, a new technology that is part of its HeiQ Viroblock platform. HeiQ Viroblock Permanent is being used exclusively on Nylstar’s Meryl Skinlife Force, a new premium sustainable fabric. While the current HeiQ Viroblock offering is obtained by chemical treatment to finished ...
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News briefs2nd Women’s Outdoor Summit goes virtual
The second edition of the Women’s Outdoor Summit, first held in San Francisco in 2017, will take place virtually from Thursday, March 11, through Saturday, March 13, via an interactive and accessible broadcasting platform. The event, organized by Jam Collective, In Solidarity and Ravel Media, is thus easily accessible to ...
