General Outdoor – Page 97
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News briefsTeijin Frontier develops 'Octa sf' polyester spun yarn
Teijin Frontier, part of Teijin Group, has announced the development of Octa sf, a new polyester spun yarn suitable for textiles used in sportswear and outerwear. The new Octa sf is said to provide a soft feel, lightweight, moisture absorption and heat retention. The fiber has a hollow, eight-fin ...
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ArticleUS outdoor participation reaches record levels for ninth consecutive year
The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and its philanthropic arm, the Outdoor Foundation, released the results of its 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report this week. The report provides outdoor industry members with exclusive participation and activity data that will inform business strategies for the coming year. The report shows that ...
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ArticleEllen MacArthur Foundation calls for stricter EPR policies for the textile industry
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s report “Pushing the Boundaries of EPR Policy for Textiles” highlights the urgent need for robust extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies to reduce the textile industry’s environmental impact. The report outlines several key objectives, strategies, benefits and challenges associated with implementing effective EPR policies. The main objective ...
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News briefsThe winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award Spring/Summer 2025
The Scandinavian Outdoor Award Spring/Summer 2025 winners were announced at OutDoor by ISPO on June 4, following extensive testing and discussions by an international jury in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Overall Winner: FabPatch The Finnish brand FabPatch won for its high-quality repair patches for outdoor gear and apparel. These patches help extend ...
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News briefsJohn John Florence, Vivobarefoot launch Down to Earth footwear collection
John John Florence, US professional surfer and two-time World Surf League champion, and Vivobarefoot have launched a new foowear collection called Down to Earth. It includes three models, the Magna Lite SG, the Primus Trail Knit SG and the Primus Lite Knit, which are suitable for a wide range of ...
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ArticleAmbercycle and Hyosung collab to push forward circular textile ecosystem
Sustainable textile solutions provider Hyosung TNC announced a collaboration with Ambercycle, an innovator of textile-to-textile material made from circular polyester, to become the first manufacturer in South Korea to introduce a textile-to-textile material made from circular polyester into supply chains. The collaboration promotes the partners’ shared vision of a circular ...
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OpinionPurpose; Passion; Profit – what counts most?
Those students who I have taught know I am a fan of Malcolm Gladwell – someone I first met in person 26 years ago in Colorado. Best known for his Tipping Point and also Outliers books, I always recommend Blink as an important text to read. The latter is about ...
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News briefsAltor sells 6.9% of RVRC shares
Private equity company Altor has sold shares in outdoor company Revolution Race (RVRC) for SEK 397 million (€35.2m) last Friday, habit.se reported. The sale was made at a discount of about 7.3 percent compared to RVRC’s last closing price on Thursday. Altor, which recently bought Renewcell’s bankruptcy estate, had a ...
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News briefsNyrensten resigns from the RVRC Board of Directors
As announced in May 2024, Niclas Nyrensten, board member and co-founder of RVRC Holding AB (RevolutionRace), has requested his own resignation from the board of RevolutionRace. The Board now consists of Alexander Martensen-Larsen, Sara Diez Jauregui, Cecilie Elde, Andreas Källström Säfweräng, Birgitta Stymne Göransson and David Thörewik.
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ArticlePulp producer Suzano acquires stake in Lenzing
B&C Group and Suzano S.A. have entered into a long-term partnership regarding B&C’s majority shareholding in Lenzing AG, the world’s leading supplier of cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industry, which is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. The B&C Group consists of the holding companies of the Austrian ...
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News briefsPatagonia hires BD Europe’s GM as Marketplace Director EMEA
Patagonia has hired Stephan Hagenbusch as Marketplace Director, EMEA. An outdoor veteran with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Hagenbusch will lead Patagonia’s Marketplace team across the EMEA region.
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News briefsBig Agnes expands with European websites
Colorado-based outdoor equipment brand Big Agnes has launched its own website, aimed exclusively at the European community of active outdoor enthusiasts. This move is part of the company’s growth strategy. Building on the launch of the Canadian website last year, the brand continues to open up new ways to connect ...
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ArticleOutDoor by ISPO 2024 – what’s next?
In this recap/opinion piece on OutDoor by ISPO, OIC editor-in-chief Wolfgang Greiner tries to get to the bottom of the question of how the future of trade shows could look and whether everything is as bad as often portrayed.
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News briefsFenix Outdoor starts producing at Maloja’s VioModa in Bulgaria
Fenix Outdoor has partnered with German outdoor brand Maloja to operate apparel manufacturing at Maloja’s existing production facility, VioModa, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. This is the first step towards Fenix Outdoor’s establishment of apparel production in Central Europe. The company sees this as a crucial step towards improving its competitiveness through ...
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News briefsLenzing cooperates with Exponent Envirotech for waterless dyeing of wood-based cellulose fibers
Lenzing Group, the Austrian supplier of wood-based specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has partnered with technology start-up Exponent Envirotech to introduce Ecohues, a waterless dyeing technology, to wood-based cellulose fibers. The patented technology, designed as a possible alternative to conventional water-based dyeing, applies to cotton and linen ...
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ArticleSchöffel relaunches the brand
German company Schöffel has announced a comprehensive brand relaunch, while retaining the well-known claim “Ich bin dann mal raus” (I’ll be out and about). Source: Schöffel Stefan Merkt, Managing Director Schöffel “Our brand is renewing itself without sacrificing its roots, thereby increasing its relevance in a constantly ...
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News briefsNikwax extends wash product range to wetsuits
Nikwax, the UK supplier of technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor equipment and clothing, has developed a powerful deodorizing cleaner and conditioner to extend the life of wetsuits and neoprene items. Wetsuit Refresh is offered in a 1-liter bottle and is initially only available in the US and Canada. ...
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ArticleSalomon opens fourth Paris store
Source: Salomon New Mountain Sports Lifestyle Store on the famous Champs-Elysées Salomon has opened the doors to a new 295-sqm flagship store in Paris on Champs-Élysées. This is the first Mountain Sports Lifestyle Store on the famous shopping street. It features footwear, apparel and gear for running, ...
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News briefsGiorgio Campagnolo named Knight of Labor
The President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, has appointed Giorgio Campagnolo a Knight of Labour, one of Italy’s top honors. Campagnolo is 87 years old, of which 71 spent working for the family business. He still reportedly works at the company’s premises every day. F.lli Campagnolo’s history traces back to 1948, ...
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News briefsCoats Group will have a new CEO
Source: Coats Rajiv Sharma will step down Coats Group, the British group that makes threads and components for the footwear and clothing industries, has announced that its Chief Executive, Rajiv Sharma, will be stepping down by the end of 2024 and that David Paja has been selected ...
