All Hunting & Fishing articles – Page 10
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News briefsEuropean Outdoor Group in search of brand partners for European merino project
After carrying out a small feasibility study around the possibility of growing European merino wool earlier, the European Outdoor Group (EOG) is currently in funding negotiations with the German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food to let the project come live. According to EOG’s sustainability manager Katy Stevens, “it is ...
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ArticleRevolutionRace keeps up sales momentum
Swedish DTC outdoor company RevolutionRace (RVRC) says it is seeing continued robust growth at the start of the third quarter of its fiscal year, after sales in the second quarter increased by 58 percent to 392 million Swedish kronor (€37.5m-$42.8m) amid continued strong demand for multifunctional garments. On a constant ...
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ArticleJohnson Outdoors sees strong orders, Q1 sales slip amid supply chain disruptions
Johnson Outdoors, the owner of the Jetboil and Eureka brands, amongst others, saw sales decrease in the first quarter of its financial year as supply chain disruptions made it difficult to keep up with demand for outdoor recreation products. Total company sales in the three months to Dec. 31 declined ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor raises guidance after record Q3
Minnesota-based Vista Outdoor raised its guidance for its fiscal year ending this March after reporting record results in the third quarter ended Dec. 26 amid continued high consumer demand for sporting and outdoor products. Vista Outdoor is now projecting fiscal year 2022 sales of $2.97 billion to $3.0 billion, representing ...
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News briefsGreen Theme Technologies launches more PFOA free Empel DWRs
U.S. company Green Theme Technologies (GTT) is launching a series of new DWR treatments based on its dry-finishing Empel platform. The new technologies provide DWR, anti-wicking and stain-release properties, PFOA/PFOS-free as tested by Bureau Veritas. From the field of outdoor apparel, brands like Artilect, Black Diamond, Trew Gear, Stoney Creek ...
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ArticleW.L. Gore publishes annual sustainability update
After premiering a sustainability framework in 2020, W.L. Gore & Associates’ fabrics division has rolled out several projects in 2021 through a variety of individual initiatives, some of them portrayed in the company’s latest sustainability update published Feb. 1, 2022. The 2021 Responsibility Update offers insights into how Gore’s fabrics ...
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News briefsPolartec launches “Outdoors are for Everyone” campaign on diversity
Polartec kicks off the new year with a new digital campaign, “Outdoors are for Everyone,” showcasing the diversity of nature and outdoor enthusiasts. The fabric specialist has created a separate web page for the project. The central element of the campaign is a two-minute video scored by Grammy Award nominees ...
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News briefsGore fabrics division gets GRS certification for German and Chinese facilities
The Gore fabrics division, part of W.L. Gore & Associates, has achieved full compliance with the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification for its production sites in Germany and China. GRS is an international, voluntary product standard (issued by the nonprofit organization Textile Exchange) that sets requirements for the certification of ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor ends 2021 with yet another acquisition
Minnesota-based Vista Outdoor has made its sixth acquisition in the current year with the takeover of Stone Glacier, a Bozeman, Montana-based brand founded in 2012 by Kurt Racicot that focuses on ultra-lightweight, high-performance hunting gear for backcountry use. The addition of Stone Glacier to Vista Outdoor’s portfolio of outdoor products ...
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News briefsNewly founded Sustainable Leather Foundation sees influx of members
During the last few weeks, the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) – launched earlier this year – has announced several new members to join the non-profit organization’s network. New collaborations include the testing, inspection and certification company SGS, a new SLF partner helping to develop a certification process for sustainable leather ...
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ArticleGlove specialist Hestra publishes first sustainability report
Source: Hestra Swedish glove specialist Hestra has written its first sustainability report. In 36 pages published on its website in a few days, the company provides an overview of its performance and plans for the fiscal year ending April 2021. In 2020/21, Hestra undertook a project to ...
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ArticleJohnson Outdoors Q4 sales rise slightly over “unprecedented” 2020
Johnson Outdoors saw sales inch up slightly in the fourth quarter of its financial year, as demand for fishing, camping and water recreation products remained strong following “unprecedented” growth in the year-earlier and diving continued a recovery underway since the third quarter. Total company sales in the three months ended ...
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ArticleExperts discuss different textile recycling options at meeting hosted by The Lycra Company
In the second global panel discussion of a row hosted by The Lycra Company, 28 apparel industry experts have evaluated the pros and cons of mechanical recycling versus chemical recycling and what is needed to make garment recycling a commercial reality. Mechanical recycling can also use materials from outside the ...
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News briefsAustralian work boots brand Rockrooster to step into outdoor footwear market
Rockrooster, an Australian safety and work boots brand founded in 1980, announced its expansion into hiking and outdoor footwear. The company had started to sell several outdoor style boots by the end of 2020 but decided to launch a new consistent line of 15 outdoor shoes in 2022 that is ...
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News briefsOrthoLite launches new sustainable insole technologies
Source: OrthoLite OrthoLite HybridPlus Bio insole Addressing the increasing demand for more sustainable insole solutions from its customers, U.S. brand OrthoLite is putting its plans announced earlier this year into action and is introducing two new sole technologies that elevate the total eco content of the insoles ...
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News briefsOeko-Tex partners with brand protection company to track plagiarism
In a move to protect its trademark from infringements, Swiss company Oeko-Tex has entered a partnership with Berlin-based software firm Sentryc that offers an AI-based cloud solution that scans more than 120 international online marketplaces for product piracy and brand abuse. According to Oeko-Tex, thousands of potential misuse cases have ...
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News briefsPatagonia receives environmental sustainability award from Council of Fashion Designers of America
The first environmental sustainability award ever given out by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) went to Patagonia. In an award ceremony held in New York, the outdoor brand was recognized for its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of consumption, conducting awareness campaigns and reducing waste. Carolyn ...
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ArticleScandinavian Outdoor Group celebrates 20 years of partnerships
“It’s more fun to do business with Scandinavians” was the very first slogan of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG) that was founded by 15 companies in 2001, first and foremost to organize a joint and coordinated appearance at the international outdoor and sports trade shows in the Scandinavian Villages. Initiated ...
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News briefsGOA launches nonprofit trade association for independent U.S. retailers
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has launched a new nonprofit trade association to share and collect data and support mid-sized, independent American outdoor retailers within the industry. The new Indie Outdoor group is open to all brands and organizations in the U.S. that serve the independent outdoor industry, including rep groups ...
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News briefsMacNeill Pride Group continues shopping spree, acquires Rightline Gear
The Nashville-based MacNeill Pride Group (MPG) has acquired Rightline Gear, a U.S. specialist for truck tents, car top and paddlesport carriers. Founded in 2009, Rightline Gear was formed from the brands Piggy Pack, PackRight, CampRight and Lakelandgear. It is distributed both DTC and via retailers like REI, Dick’s Sporting Goods, ...
