All Product articles – Page 61
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News briefsFjällräven launches collection made from fabric scraps
Fjällräven has launched Samlaren (Swedish for “the gatherer”), an initiative that infuses new life into surplus material through innovative use of fabric leftovers. Samlaren products will be released in recurring, limited-edition capsule collections, the brand said. The new concept is rooted in Fjällräven’s commitment to quality and ...
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News briefsOlympic champion Callum Skinner launches rear-vision cycling glasses
Callum Skinner, the British former track cyclist and Olympic medalist, is launching special sunglasses that allow cyclists to see also behind them. The glasses were invented by physicist Alexander Macdonald, developed with Skinner and designed by Bob Henderson, an award-winning optical engineer, after raising more than £100,000 (€115,35-$139,25) via a ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin celebrates 40th anniversary
The German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin, owned by the U.S. company Callaway Golf since the beginning of 2019, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2021. To mark the occasion, protagonists as well as customers will be featured throughout the year on www.jack-wolfskin.com/40years, who have shaped and accompanied the brand in ...
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News briefsWayne Edy buys back Inov-8 from Descente
Wayne Edy is back at the helm of Inov-8, the British footwear, apparel and equipment brand he founded in 2003. As the company prepares to launch a new graphene-based running shoe, Edy reportedly already bought back the 80 percent stake in the company last year that he sold to Descente ...
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News briefsLeatherman introduces apparel line
U.S. multi-tool manufacturer Leatherman is entering new territory with its first clothing collection. The hoodies, shirts and accessories are “Made in USA” and, according to the manufacturer, designed to combine outstanding material properties, functionality and attention to detail just like the brand’s multi-tools. The apparel is traditionally 100 percent made ...
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Dragon launches eyewear for anglers
Dragon Eyewear is introducing a collection of sunglasses designed for the anglers out there. The XP Fishing Collection – itself part of the XP Cross-Performance line – comprises four models and seven lens tints for deep-sea, in-shore, sunrise, or sunset fishing. The frames are made of an injection-molded thermoplastic that ...
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News briefsOsprey launches new generation of Talon and Tempest with AGAIN campaign
U.S. backpack specialist Osprey has released an open letter to the outdoor community and its retail partners to signal hope on the horizon after the tough year of 2020. With the message explore AGAIN™, the letter highlights the importance of the outdoors to physical and mental well-being. Together with Osprey ...
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Gore Wear focuses more on cycling; streamlines wholesale business
Gore Wear, the W.L. Gore & Associates apparel label previously known for its functional apparel for cycling, running and cross-country skiing, has unveiled a new wholesale approach and a more focused product portfolio. In a press release for the North American market, the brand announced that it will refocus its ...
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News briefsPOC launches first bike helmet with independent, self-powered light source
More than a year after Swedish companies POC and Exeger unveiled a technology and idea to develop, design and manufacture a helmet with self-powered lighting at the Rouleur Classic in London, POC has now unveiled the Omne Eternal bicycle helmet. Designed to increase cyclist safety on the road, the Omne ...
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Barbour and Noah launch new collaborative capsule
Barbour and Noah have teamed up on a new capsule collection, which follows up last year’s collaboration between the two brands. The new capsule, set for release on Feb. 18, comprises a new take on Barbour’s Beaufort and Bedale jackets as well as a range of accessories. The Beaufort wax ...
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Paul&Shark and White Mountaineering team up for outdoor capsule
Paul&Shark, the Italian casualwear and yachting brand, has partnered with White Mountaineering (WM) to launch a capsule collection of high-performance outdoor garments for fall/winter 2021. The all-black menswear range comprises t-shirts, sweaters, pants and all-terrain jackets. The garments feature a blend of Paul&Shark nautical heritage and White Mountaineering’s futuristic aesthetics. ...
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News briefsSympatex: 25 percent bio-based material in all membranes
Sympatex announced at ISPO Munich Online that as early as this year, more than 25 percent of the raw materials required for its membrane will be switched to bio-based sources derived from various organic waste streams (based on mass balancing). At the same time, it aims to ensure that the ...
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News briefsUvex safety group starts production of respiratory protection masks
Source: Uvex Safety Group uvex silv-Air lite mask To secure the supply of high-quality respiratory protection products, the Uvex Safety Group is investing in an in-house production facility for FFP2 respiratory protection masks together with household products manufacturer Fackelmann. With production in France, the German company ...
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OS Maps launches in Australia, prior to expanding to more countries
Ordnance Survey (OS), the national mapping agency for Great Britain, has launched its walking and cycling app, OS Maps, in Australia. It is the first nation outside of Britain to have full access to this service, helping people create their own adventures in the outdoors. OS Maps is designed for ...
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Allied develops ultra high-performance recycled down with enhanced fill power
Allied Feather + Down has announced what it claims to be the highest fill-power ever achieved in a certified post-consumer recycled down. The new RENU:750 represents an improvement on the RENU:700 down. Allied was able to alter the way that post-consumer material was processed and separated to create the new ...
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The North Face will use regenerative cotton in 2022 collection
The North Face (TNF) has announced a partnership with Indigo Ag, a Boston-based tech company and sustainability expert focusing on regenerative farming practices. The outerwear brand plans to use the resulting products in a collection for autumn 2022. Regenerative farming practices are known to mitigate climate change by reducing carbon ...
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ArticleTecnica launches ski boot recycling project
Tecnica has introduced Recycle Your Boots, a project that aims to promote the circular economy by transforming old, used boots into second-generation materials. A ski boot is made of up to 120 components, which typically end up in the landfill, the company explains. Any skier who plans to buy a ...
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Toray launches eco-textile with the feel of traditional Japanese paper
Toray Industries, the Tokyo-based chemical company, has introduced a new polyester filament fabric called Camifu. Toray says that the new material “combines the softness, smoothness, and comfort of synthetic fibers with the natural feel and random unevenness of traditional Japanese paper” and recommends it “for a variety of clothing uses, ...
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Cascade Designs with three new hires
Cascade Designs, the U.S. company that owns the Therm-a-Rest, Mountain Safety Research (MSR), Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl brands, has announced the addition of three new members to its product development and marketing teams: Kalon Pilmanis will serve as senior director of product, Jeff Moberg as product line manager and Ashley ...
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News briefsKlean Kanteen now offering food solutions
Klean Kanteen, the Californian climate-neutral certified, family and employee-owned specialist for sustainable drinkware, has introduced new food box storage solutions and improved food canisters. The new Klean Kanteen Food Boxes are reusable, conveniently sized and ideal for meals on the go, the brand says. Made from BPA-free, durable 18/8 stainless ...
