All Product articles – Page 63
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News briefsHerschel launches cooler program
Canadian accessories brand Herschel Supply Co., based in Vancouver, has introduced its first insulated program, a line of soft coolers, lightweight backpacks, zip totes and lunch kits made with recycled fabric and a leakproof liner. The colorful coolers hold up to 30 cans and shopping totes come in two sizes ...
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News briefsCraft expands presence in obstacle course racing
Craft Sportswear has expanded its endurance sports and obstacle course racing (OCR) presence to Spartan Trail and Tough Mudder with the announcement of an official ”performance apparel and footwear partnership” with endurance sports company Spartan. According to Outdoor Sportswire, the multi-year agreements also name Craft as a sponsor of the ...
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News briefsGripwalk® receives ISO certification
The International Organization for Standardization has confirmed ISO standard 23223 for the Gripwalk ski boot binding system from MDV Sports. The system, which was first presented at ISPO Munich in 2016 and enables easier and more comfortable walking in ski boots, is already used by almost all well-known manufacturers of ...
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Livall’s EVO21 crowdfunding campaign has surpassed $300,000
Livall has announced that the campaign for the official launch of its EVO21 smart helmet on Indiegogo has now raised over $300,000 thanks to more than 2,100 backers. As previously reported, the campaign debuted on Indiegogo on May 13, and Livall plans to start shipping the new helmet globally this ...
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News briefsFjällräven launches new Kånken made from wood cellulose fiber
For the upcoming 2021 fall deliveries, Fjällräven is introducing the first Kånken daypack made from the brand’s proprietary Pine Weave cellulose material, paying homage to Kånken’s first design in 1978. According to the brand’s press release, the wood-based lyocell weave used for the new Tree-Kånken is developed exclusively for Fjällräven ...
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New company by Spinnova and KT Trading to produce circular textile from leather waste
With new technology for recycling leather residues by spinning, Finnish company Spinnova and KT Trading from Switzerland, leather supplier to Danish footwear brand Ecco, aim to reach market maturity soon. Possessing the natural durability of leather and the low weight and feel of a traditional textile, the new category of ...
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News briefsSuccessful market launch of Schöffel's new bike collection
Schöffel reports that the bike collection, which has been newly available since this spring, has met with an immediate and enthusiastic response from customers and retailers. In fact, demand was so good that individual products from the collection sold out after only a short time. The family-owned German company had ...
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News briefsMountain Hardwear unveils new Hoverbelt for backpacks
Mountain Hardwear has launched the PCT, a dedicated backpack for multi-day hiking that features what the manufacturer says is a revolutionary design to the industry-standard pivoting belt. According to Mountain Hardwear, the new Hoverbelt is a dynamic hip belt that synchronizes with the hiker’s natural movement for more comfortable and ...
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ArticleAlchemie and HeiQ collaborate on high-performance finishing with less cost and chemicals
Alchemie Technology, a U.K.-based developer of a waterless, digital on-demand smart dyeing technology, announced its partnership with Swiss ingredients brand HeiQ, currently best known for its antiviral textile technology HeiQ Viroblock. The partnership was announced as Alchemie prepares for the production launch of its Novara multifunction digital finishing solution, which ...
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News briefsLivall’s award-winning new helmet surpasses funding target on Indiegogo
Source: Livall Since debuting on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo on May 13, Livall’s new EVO21 Smart Helmet has attracted 1,615 backers and funding of more than $207,124. The company plans to start shipping the new helmet globally in June. The EVO21, the winner of an IF 2021 Gold ...
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News briefsGregory introduces plus-size backpacks in partnership with Unlikely Hikers
U.S. backpack specialist Gregory has just unveiled an industry first for the U.S. and Canadian markets with its new Plus Size Collection. The collection comes at a time when more and more people are spending time outdoors as a result of the ongoing pandemic. It addresses size gaps and offers ...
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News briefsBollé launches new lens technology Volt +
French eyewear brand Bollé starts the summer with a new lens technology, accompanied by a broad-based market launch campaign. The lens technology called Volt + is developed using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Bollé’s new design and technology innovation lab based in Lyon, France, together with Hue.Ai, a U.S. company that ...
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News briefsBurton launches Mine 77 camping collection with Helinox
In the Spring 2021 edition of its Mine 77 sub-collection (first introduced in 2018 as the signature collection of the late company founder, Jake Burton), U.S. brand Burton presents its first camping products. Featuring a colorful butterfly all-over print, all products were made in collaboration with outdoor furniture specialist Helinox: ...
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News briefsTNF and Supreme launch Summit Series collab line
Source: Supreme x The North Face The North Face (TNF) and Supreme have teamed up once again on a line of clothing, this time designed for extreme cold weather and high alpine conditions. The line is centered around TNF’s Summit Series. The range, made exclusively for Supreme, ...
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News briefsWrangler launches All Terrain Gear for women in the U.S.
U.S. jeans label Wrangler, owned by Kontoor Brands, announced the launch of All Terrain Gear by Wrangler (ATG) for women in the U.S. this summer. Building on its men’s ATG line, which was introduced in 2019 and has seen double-digit category growth, Wrangler extends the original collection to female consumers ...
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3M launches Thinsulate Xerogel Insulation for textiles
U.S. company 3M announced the launch of a new Xerogel technology insulation in the coming months. Comprised of 60 percent post-consumer recycled material, the new 3M Thinsulate Xerogel Insulation is a highly porous structure consisting of 99 percent air for good thermal insulation properties. In order to apply this innovative ...
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Vivobarefoot introduces new high-performance hiking boot “in harmony with nature”
Vivobarefoot has launched the Tracker Forest ESC, its latest high-performance boot for extreme forest and off-road conditions, available in men’s and women’s versions. The new footwear, which is part of the brand’s Extreme Survival Collection (ESC), was designed “in harmony with nature,” the brand said, and is made from renewable ...
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Researchers develop eco-friendly leather-like material from silk
The leather industry, a global multi-billion dollar business, requires large numbers of bovine animals to sustain production each year, often with severe environmental repercussions like water and land overuse, deforestation, environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers at the Tufts University School of Engineering in Medford, Massachusetts, have developed a ...
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Jack Wolfskin and Polartec continue long-standing partnership
Source: Jack Wolfskin Jack Wolfskin Blizzard with Polartec Windbloc Jack Wolfskin and Polartec are both celebrating a company anniversary this year: Jack Wolfskin is turning 40 and Polartec developed the fleece material 40 years ago. At the same time, the two companies are celebrating 33 years of ...
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News briefsDakine with MTB shoe debut, expands MTB apparel lineup
Dakine, founded in 1979 in Hawaii and focusing on the surf, windsurf, kiteboard, snowboard, ski, skateboard, mountain bike and travel segments, has expanded its mountain biking range to include footwear and new tech wear for spring 2021. Dakine has been active in mountain biking for more than 20 years. The ...
