All Product articles – Page 38
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News briefsNoble Biomaterials’ Ionic+ Botanical anti-odor technology receives EPA registration
Noble Biomaterials, a biotec company based in Pennsylvania, has announced that Ionic+ Botanical, its latest antimicrobial and anti-odor technology for fabrics, has received official biopesticide registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As previously reported, Noble Biomaterials developed Ionic+ Botanical with select development partners, including Salomon. Biopesticide registration allows ...
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News briefsNew Q36.5 technology offers skin protection in case of a crash
Source: Q36.5 Q36.5 Grid Skin Jersey Short Sleeves Q36.5 has introduced an innovation in cycling apparel: The new Grid Skin Technology (GRDXKN®). It is able to protect the skin against abrasions in the event of a fall. The technology uses newly developed 4D printing and integrates a ...
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News briefsCimalp introduces first ultra trail shoe
After three years of R&D, Cimalp presents the new X-Race trail running shoes, the brand’s first shoes designed specifically for long-distance and ultra trail runners. The success of Cimalp’s innovative 864 Drop Evolution trail running shoes (the first to have progressive drop) inspired the French brand to adventure into the ...
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ArticleIperionX and Canyon collaborate on recycled titanium bike components
IperionX Limited, a Nasdaq-listed developer of low-carbon titanium for advanced industries such as aerospace, electric vehicles and 3-D printing, has partnered with Canyon Bicycles GmbH to develop a more sustainable titanium supply chain for the bicycle industry by producing bicycle components using IperionX’s 100-percent recycled and low-carbon titanium. This effort ...
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News briefsPolartec goes to market with first fleece fabrics featuring "shed less technology"
Fabric specialist Polartec has launched its first fleece quality made with the newly-developed shed less technology. According to Polartec, the new Polartec 200 Series fleece fabric (a classic heavier weight quality) shows an average of 85 percent reduced fiber shedding in home laundering compared to the baseline fabric (testing method ...
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News briefsBlack Diamond premiers Aluula composite material for climbing helmet
Canadian materials technology provider Aluula has collaborated with Black Diamond for the development of a penetration shield for the new version of the Vapor climbing helmet. The shield itself is 40 percent lighter than the previous element, resulting in an overall weight reduction for the Vapor helmet of roughly 30g ...
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News briefsWoolrich launches a version of its Arctic Parka made with plant-based fibers
Source: Goldwin Future Arctic Parka Woolrich has introduced an eco-friendly version of its Arctic Parka made using plant-derived sugars as raw material. The next-generation fiber has been developed by Spiber, a Japanese biotechnology start-up. The iconic Arctic Parka has been part of Woolrich’s offering since 1972. The ...
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News briefsFjällräven unveils another upcycled line
Fjällräven is launching a second collection of clothing and equipment from its Samlaren project, using upcycled materials to make classic Fjällräven products in one-of-a-kind designs and color combinations. “Our production processes don’t create large amounts of leftover materials, which is good, and which is why Samlaren is a limited collection. ...
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News briefsPicture launches mountain bike line
French brand Picture, maker of recycled, organic and bio-sourced products for boardsports and outdoor, announced a new mountain bike collection for the SS23 season. The new line, which arrives in stores in June 2023, features technical apparel and accessories for men and women designed with the same sustainable materials and ...
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News briefsAATCC introduces new test method to measure condensation on textiles
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has introduced a new test method to measure accumulated condensation on a fabric. AATCC TM214 applies to clothing systems, tenting fabrics, and medical and technical temporary shelters. Several existing test methods already measure the effectiveness of moisture transport mechanisms through fabric. ...
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SponsoredStorm Care & Polygiene launch the new Storm x Polygiene Odorcrunch™ Spray
Polygiene and Storm Care have collaborated to develop an odor control spray, that works on a number of different odors including body odors, cooking fumes, smoke and other environmental fumes and odors.
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News briefsNilit earns ISCC+ certification for its Sensil ByNature Nylon 6.6
The Sensil ByNature Nylon 6.6 fiber, a product of Israeli fiber manufacturer Nilit, has been certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus system (ISCC+), which verifies the origin of renewable raw materials in Sensil ByNature fibers. The multi-stakeholder initiative ISSC+ runs a sustainability certification system covering all feedstocks, ...
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News briefsChemical company Erca adds new business unit for circular textile solutions
Italian chemical specialist Erca, who runs six plants in Europe, Latin America and Asia, will launch a new sub-company for circular chemical solutions, especially for the textile industry. The new business unit named Erca TCS (Textile Chemical Solutions) aims to provide products and services designed specifically for the textile industry, ...
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News briefsGarmont presents all-in-one shoe for biking and hiking
Source: Garmont Ride mode Garmont has unveiled the new 9.81 HI-RIDE, a hybrid shoe with a structure stiff enough to pedal efficiently but comfortable enough to walk in. Designed by the Veneto-based company for a previously unexplored market segment, the new shoe is meant to meet the ...
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News briefsEndura's new provocative graphic helmets show worst case scenarios
On the occasion of brain awareness week (#brainawarenessweek), helmet specialist Endura (a Scotland-based Pentland brand) has created four graphic cycling helmets that provoke a reaction by showing what can happen to the brain in the case of an accident without head protection. The helmets are printed with real-life head scans ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter kicks off down recycling project with Mountain Equipment
Globetrotter has started collecting discarded down-filled items (be it pillows, sleeping bags or jackets) from consumers. The program will last until Jan. 2024 and is offered in all of its 22 stores in Germany. Alternatively, Globetrotter customers can also send their items by postal mail. At the end of the ...
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News briefsSchoeller introduces collection of recycled materials under the Re-Source umbrella
At the coming Performance Days show in Munich (March 15-16, 2023), Swiss textile manufacturer Schoeller is introducing its new “Re-Source” line of functional fabrics made with different recycled materials such as polyester, polyamide and spandex, some of them lined with traceable merino wool provided by French supplier Nativa – who ...
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News briefsAdidas Terrex launches new women-specific hiking shoe
Source: Adidas Terrex All-new women-focused Adidas Terrex range, including the WMN Hiker Mid Rain.Rdy Adidas Terrex’s product design team worked with female hikers to gain biometric and experiential insights to understand the needs of the target audience. During the process, the team studied the way the female ...
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News briefsThe Woolmark Company and Circle Sportswear present eco-designed merino running shoe
The Woolmark Company has teamed up with French-based Circle Sportswear to unveil the sportswear brand’s first pair of merino wool running shoes, made entirely in Europe from biodegradable and 100 percent recyclable materials: The SuperNatural Runner. The upper of the shoe is made from 65 percent Australian Merino wool, the ...
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News briefsHoka and Bodega release limited edition urban hiker
Hoka, a division of Deckers Brands, has announced its second capsule collection with Boston-based streetwear boutique Bodega. The two brands have teamed up to combine outdoor performance technology with urban streetwear design. The limited-edition version of the Tor Ultra urban hiking boot will be available in two special colors and ...
