All Product articles – Page 62
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News briefsUpdate: Ortovox Diract Voice avy transceiver wins Product of the Year and Public Choice at ISPO
Source: Ortovox Diract Voice Ortovox heralds a new era in avalanche emergency equipment with the Diract Voice avalanche transceiver – and manages to score the „Product of the Year“ award by ISPO Munich in the Snowsports category. The new device was also chosen by the ISPO Open ...
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News briefsKästle comes close to previous year’s sales volume despite Corona
Despite an early end to the last winter season due to the Corona outbreak, the Austrian ski brand Kästle has reported that it could continue the growth of previous years and sell nearly as many skis as in 2019. However, the brand did not disclose any numbers. Kästle’s CEO, Alexander ...
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News briefsMammut introduces the world’s first climbing tracker
Source: Mammut Climbax Mammut has developed what it claims is the world’s first climbing tracker. The hardware of the Climbax, presented at this year’s ISPO Munich Online, resembles a pair of watches. Climbers put on one watch per wrist, sync them together and go about their business ...
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Kora, a pioneer in yak wool, launches a new baselayer collection
British company Kora, a pioneer in the use of yak wool in performance apparel who has been developing high-performance base and mid-layers from that wool since 2011, has announced the launch of its Yushu collection of base layers. It is named after the Himalayan home of Kora’s yaks. The Yushu ...
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ArticleSocks by Darn Tough and “Bernie mitten” maker Jen Ellis sell out in 24 hours
Sock maker Darn Tough Vermont and mitten maker Jen Ellis partnered to make a custom premium Merino wool sock that mimics the now-famous mittens Bernie Sanders wore on Inauguration Day. The socks, called JENerosity, were to benefit the Vermont Foodbank and sold out within a single day. Source: ...
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Mips divides product offering into five classes for better diversification
To help brands and consumers select and diversify its products, Mips, the Swedish provider of the eponymous helmet safety technology, has introduced a new product range to better define its helmet safety products and classify them according to their intended use. All future Mips-equipped helmets will be branded with the ...
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News briefsSalewa processes hemp for new climbing collection
Salewa is introducing a new mix of materials for its new Alpine Hemp climbing collection for summer 2021. The 13-piece collection combines hemp fibers with certified organic cotton, recycled polyester or spandex. For stretch and abrasion resistance of the styles for indoor and outdoor climbers, the brand relies on a ...
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News briefsReebok teams up with Story Mfg. on outdoors-inspired vegan footwear
Source: Reebok Reebok is collaborating with Story Mfg., the U.K.- based apparel brand, to reinvent the Reebok Club C sneaker and Beatnik sandal. The collaboration marks the first sneaker launch for Story. Unveiling the collaboration, Story co-founder Saeed Al-Rubeyi defined the project as being focused on the ...
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Hyosung adds multi-functional fibers to recycled regen range
Hyosung has expanded its regen offering to include 100 percent recycled multi-functional fibers, for sustainable clothing that can cross the boundaries between home wear, activewear and outdoor wear. The company will present many of its new sustainable multi-functional regen fibers at ISPO Munich Online on Feb. 1-5. In addition to ...
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News briefsHeiQ and Nylstar launch permanent antiviral textile technology
HeiQ has announced the launch of HeiQ Viroblock Permanent, a new technology that is part of its HeiQ Viroblock platform. HeiQ Viroblock Permanent is being used exclusively on Nylstar’s Meryl Skinlife Force, a new premium sustainable fabric. While the current HeiQ Viroblock offering is obtained by chemical treatment to finished ...
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Allied introduces quick-drying down insulation
Allied Feather + Down from California has announced its new Expedry quick-drying down, featuring Fuze, a chemical-free technology by New Hampshire-based company Fuze Biotech that can be applied to any surface or textile to protect against odor-causing bacteria, mold and infectious diseases. Expedry uses non-ionic, permanently bonded gold nanoparticles in ...
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News briefsPrimaLoft increases recycled content in Cross Core insulation
PrimaLoft has announced that it is increasing the use of post-consumer recycled content in its high-performance Cross Core Series insulation. Beginning autumn 2021, products in the series will contain up to 90 percent recycled content. The current products in the Cross Core Series utilize Aerogel for increased thermal performance. Silica ...
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Big Agnes introduces solution-dyed fabric tents and sugarcane-based sleeping pad
Colorado-based outdoor brand Big Agnes unveiled multiple new products made from sustainably sourced materials. The solution-dyed fabrics used to create the fly and inner body of the Solution-Dyed Tent collection (with nine different tent models) help reduce energy consumption by 80 percent and water use by 50 percent compared ...
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News briefsSkylotec increases production of FFP2 masks
With the wearing of medical face masks, or FFP2 masks, now mandatory on public transport and in stores in Germany to help contain the Corona pandemic, German climbing and safety equipment supplier Skylotec has announced it is ramping up its production of medical face masks to avoid supply shortages. Currently, ...
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ArticleSalomon announces new sustainability goals, introduces XC ski core made of recycled PET foam
Salomon announced the implementation of a new, more sustainable design ambition across its entire winter sports category in addition to its 2019 Play Minded Program. The program includes, amongst other goals, the encouragement of consumers to act responsibly outdoors. Part of the program was also a concept performance road running ...
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News briefsThe North Face unveils carbon fiber sole technology for trail running
Source: TNF Flight Vectiv The North Face (TNF) has unveiled Vectiv™, a new footwear system for trail runners and hikers. According to the manufacturer, the official presentation of the new technology on Jan. 26 was preceded by two years of development, significant investment and nearly 10,000 test ...
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News briefsAdidas Outdoor and Megmeister partner on eco-friendly base layer
Adidas Outdoor and Megmeister have teamed up on developing a new seamless base layer that is said to reduce the amount of waste created during the knitting process while being 96 percent biodegradable at the end of life. Megmeister is a Dutch cycling brand that claims to be “science-led and ...
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News briefsWinners of the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards unveiled
The winners of the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards 2021 were announced during Outdoor Retailer Winter Online on Jan. 21. The digital ceremony of the third edition of this annual award celebrated the past year’s most innovative new gear, materials and retail programs as determined by a judging panel. The Satellite ...
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ArticleThe ISPO Award 2021 winners
Messe München has released the winners of the ISPO Award 2021 – with the exception of the Products of the Year, which will be revealed at this year’s ISPO Munich Online from Feb. 1-5. In total, there are 76 products in the four segments of Snowsports, Outdoor, Running & Fitness ...
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News briefsUrban Drivestyle presents four-wheeled cabin pedelec prototype
E-mobility startup Urban Drivestyle Berlin has presented the first prototype of a four-wheeled cabin pedelec called the Duo Moke. With its fat tires, it is more reminiscent of an e-Kettcar or an e-beach buggy. On its blog, the company displays it as a stylish e-mobile for cool urban jungle tours. ...
