All Product articles – Page 6
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News briefsIgloo expands into the active cooler category
Igloo announced the launch of its ICF Series, a collection of iceless electric compressor coolers, marking the company’s official expansion into the active cooler category. Released in five sizes with a wide temperature control range, the new collection is available now in the US at igloocoolers.com/icf and select global retailers. ...
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News briefsSpiber and Kanematsu begin Brewed Protein application development, new shares issued
Kanematsu Corporation, a Japanese general trading company that handles a wide variety of products and services, including Electronics & Devices, Foods, Meat & Grain, Steel, Materials & Plant, and Motor Vehicles & Aerospace, has started a collaboration with Spiber to develop applications spanning numerous industrial fields using Spiber’s Brewed Protein ...
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News briefsSustainable Deuter Infiniti series with new winter products
As part of its sustainability strategy, the German outdoor brand Deuter reached an important milestone in the summer of 2021 with the the Infiniti series: Only residual materials left over from the manufacture of other Deuter products are used to produce this limited series. It is therefore not only particularly ...
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ArticleOrganoTex signs retail agreement with Burdock Outdoor Group
The Swedish public green-tech company OrganoClick and the Swedish retail chain Burdock Outdoor Group have signed a cooperation agreement to introduce the OrganoTex range of waterproofing products for outdoor clothing and footwear to Burdock Outdoor’s store network. Source: OrganoClick OrganoTex Wash-In-Waterproofing Burdock Outdoor Group operates 170 hunting ...
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News briefsPolygiene’s Addmaster returns to its roots
In response to customer feedback, antimicrobial technology label Addmaster, part of the Polygiene Group, is reverting to its original name, Addmaster, effective Jan. 18, 2024. As part of this response to customer feedback, the company has launched a new standalone website. While it remains an integrated part of the Polygiene ...
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ArticleMaier Sports’ Circle4Future project takes shape
German outdoor apparel specialist Maier Sports has entered into a strategic partnership with Sympatex, the provider of sustainable membrane technology, to make outdoor weather protection products 100 percent circular. The aim of the “RE-innovation” concept is to create a system in which resources are not thrown away and destroyed, but ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin makes its debut at Pitti Uomo
Source: Jack Wolfskin Jack Wolfskin’s SS24 Light Hiking collection for men German outdoor company Jack Wolfskin showcased its technical and lifestyle ranges at the latest edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, which took place at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence on Jan. 9-12. Pitti Uomo, held twice ...
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News briefsOR partners with Nikwax to transition away from intentional PFAS use
With its Fall 2024 collection, Seattle-based outdoor apparel manufacturer Outdoor Research (OR) unveils new materials and DWR technologies on its best-selling and now most sustainable rain collection, paired with the brand’s most significant sustainability efforts to date. The redesigned Foray and Aspire waterproof shell collections feature AscentShell ...
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News briefsNew 1-hp exoskeleton from China for physical support during outdoor activities
Hypershell, a Shanghai-based robotics startup funded by Y-Combinator China, will unveil the Hypershell ProX at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 at the Las Vegas Venetian Expo from Jan. 9-12, 2024. Source: Hypershell Hypershell ProX The Hypershell ProX is an exoskeleton designed for running, hiking, long-distance trekking ...
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News briefsHövding files for bankruptcy
The Board of Directors of Hövding Sverige AB has decided to file for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy application has been submitted to Malmö District Court on December 21, 2023. As reported before, the reason for the bankruptcy application is that the Swedish Consumer Protection Agency on Nov. 1, 2023, imposed a ...
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News briefsTeijin Frontier announces new material for sports and outdoor wear
Tokyo-based Teijin Frontier has announced the development of Microft MX, a new high-performance material made from a combination of polyester and nylon filaments, which is said to combine the texture and functionality of both materials. Microft MX has the look of “a finely woven chambray” due to a difference in ...
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News briefsPeruvian brand launches fabric made from natural fleece
The Peruvian certified B Corp Paka has launched Pakacloud, an innovative, environmentally friendly fleece fabric. The material is made from natural alpaca fibers sourced in Cuzco, the alpine region of Peru. Made from traceable alpaca fibers, Pakacloud fleece significantly reduces microplastic shedding and is a superior alternative to more than ...
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News briefsEastman’s Naia Renew receives GRS certification
The Naia Renew cellulosic fiber received Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification on Dec. 13, Eastman announced. This certifies Naia Renew’s recycled content, chain of custody, chemical restrictions, and social and environmental practices. Materials standards body Textile Exchange manages the GRS certification process, which also involves an independent third-party certifying body ...
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News briefsHologenix expands range with Celliant print applications
On a mission to bring the health and wellness benefits of infrared to the most people possible, materials science firm Hologenix has announced that its flagship product Celliant infrared (IR) technology, a natural blend of IR-generating bioceramic minerals, is now more widely available from the company as a printed coating, ...
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News briefsHövding’s situation appears to worsen
After the Swedish Consumer Protection Agency imposed a sales ban for the Hövding 3 (OIC reported) via Hövding’s own channels, the agency followed up last Friday: The Hövding 3 is now being recalled throughout Sweden, and a general sales ban has been imposed in the country. Hövding has announced that ...
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ArticleAutomotive supplier SEG relies on BH for its e-bike motor debut
With SEG Automotive Germany GmbH, another leading automotive supplier is turning its attention to the bicycle segment. The first OEM customer of its e-bike motor, designed, developed and produced in Europe, is the Spanish bicycle manufacturer BH Bikes Europe S.L. The first BH e-bikes with SEG mid-mounted motors will be ...
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News briefsHyosung, Tefron and Santoni collaborate on seamless apparel
Sustainable textile solutions provider Hyosung is collaborating with two of the leading global seamless companies, Tefron and Santoni, to introduce a new generation of sustainable sportswear and seamless apparel made with its certified and multi-functional yarns. The three companies unveiled their collaborative product at ISPO Munich 2023. Santoni introduced its ...
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News briefsMammut and Unless Collective commit to protect mountain ecosystems
Swiss outdoor company Mammut and the US streetwear label Unless Collective are launching their second joint limited edition for International Mountain Day (Dec. 11), consisting of biodegradable hoodies and T-shirts that are produced responsibly – all in the name of protecting mountain ecosystems. “The mountains are our playground, and we ...
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News briefsPolygiene launches textile-protection innovation project to reduce microfiber loss and laundering wear
Polygiene presented a new innovation project, Polygiene ShedGuard, at ISPO Munich this month. The new technology was also recognized as the best product at ISPO Textrends in the “Performing Finishes” category. ShedGuard was developed to minimize the loss of microfibres and improve the resistance of the fabric during washing. This ...
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News briefsSalomon releases fire-proof sneaker with gr10k
Source: Salomon X-ALP gr10k French brand Salomon has collaborated with gr10k on the new X-ALP gr10k, a sneaker that combines ultra-resistant fireman uniform fabrics with a motorsports-inspired silhouette. The sneaker will be released on Nov. 30. gr10k, founded in 2017 after an idea by Anna Grassi, is ...
