All Product articles – Page 68
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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. ...
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Spot partners with Battlbox in the U.S. to promote winter safety awareness
In a new partnership in the U.S., Spot, a global provider of satellite messaging and emergency notification technology and a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly traded (NYSE) satellite communications company, Globalstar, will provide the latest Spot Gen 4 with up to 6 months of service to Battlbox Pro subscribers. Battlbox is ...
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Haglöfs overhauls mid-layers for FW21 using Polartec technology
Source: Haglöfs Women’s Astral Hood Haglöfs, the Swedish outdoor brand, has used Polartec technology to overhaul mid-layers for its autumn/winter 2021 collection. The collaborative line includes the Mimic Junction Jacket with Polartec Power Air, the Vassi Mid-Hood with Polartec Power Air and Power Stretch inserts, the Touring ...
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Kong will release products with the logo of Club Alpino Italiano
Kong, an Italian specialist in carabiners for mountaineering and other safety and rescue equipment, has announced a new agreement with Club Alpino Italiano (CAI – Italian Alpine Club) that will see the company release products featuring the CAI logo. The CAI-personalized products will include Kong’s Leef helmet and Medale ferrata ...
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News briefsCanada Goose launches first guest-designed capsule collection
For the first time since the Canadian brand was founded in 1957, Canada Goose has worked with a guest designer, Angel Chen from China, to create a capsule collection. Initially revealed during Shanghai Fashion Week last October, the spring capsule with 13 exclusive pieces for women and men follows “the ...
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Cifra presents an antiviral garment collection
Cifra, the Milan-based seamless fabric developer, has presented an apparel range made with Q-Skin, an innovative yarn powered by Amni Virus-Bac Off that offers permanent antiviral protection. This polyamide yarn was developed by Rhodia-Solvay Group and distributed by Fulgar, an Italian firm working with Cifra for several years. Unlike dyeing ...
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Rudolf Group introduces bio-based water-repellent textile treatments
Rudolf Group, the chemical company headquartered in Geretsried, Germany, has launched two new durable water-repellent (DWR) textile treatments for outdoor and sports apparel that are said to be entirely based on natural ingredients. Ruco-Dry Bio CGR is made from natural waste that accumulates as a by-product during the processing of ...
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News briefsPrecautionary recall of Sea to Summit Alpha and Sigma pots
As a precautionary measure, Sea to Summit has advised of a potential safety hazard with its Alpha and Sigma pot series (sold since around 2018 individually and as part of pot&cook sets) with a black nylon latch. Alpha/Sigma pots with a black nylon latch without a screw will require a ...
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News briefsOutdoor pants “with a fly that works for women“ launched on Kickstarter
With her Chickfly pants, Californian ecological entrepreneur, Anna Birkás, wants to bring special, women-specific outdoor pants to the global market. Birkás set out to address the “bathroom problem” that women in the outdoors face. While men can go pee with privacy anywhere, women experience a lack of access or breach ...
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New eco socks by Wrightsock made from Repreve
Source: Wrightsock Eco Explore crew sock Wrightsock, founded in 1948 in Burlington, North Carolina, will be launching high-quality eco socks made from Unifi’s Repreve yarn this spring. Repreve is produced using recycled plastic waste. Compared to conventional polyester, Repreve uses 45 percent less energy, emits 30 percent ...
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News briefsBurton and Polartec introduce the One World collection
Source: Burton Under the name One World, Burton has collaborated with its longtime textile solutions partner Polartec to create a capsule collection made from recycled materials, the launch of which is accompanied by the film of the same name, a team video that is also a tribute ...
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Freestyle skier Candide Thovex launches clothing brand
The French freestyle skier Candide Thovex has launched Candide, a brand new technical outerwear, apparel and accessories brand. The brand is already launching this winter with a complete unisex collection of outerwear, apparel and accessories. Each piece in the collection was conceived, designed and assembled under the supervision of Thovex. ...
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News briefsMoncler launches jacket collection made entirely of sustainable materials
Moncler is launching a jacket collection made entirely of sustainable materials for men, women and children as part of its Born to Protect plan. The plan was announced last October as the brand’s strategic commitment to a sustainable future with five main pillars: combating climate change, integrating the circular economy ...
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Jones launches outerwear line
Jones Snowboards is launching the brand’s first technical outerwear line. The new eco-friendly line includes three collections for backcountry freeriding: Shralpinist, Uphill and Mountain Surf. The Shralpinist collection is designed for climbing and riding in extreme conditions. The Uphill collection is designed to cover large amounts of terrain through changing ...
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Grüezi Bag expands European sales and donates to homeless
German sleeping bag manufacturer Grüezi Bag expands its distribution in Europe with Dutch distribution specialist CJ Agencies for the Benelux region. CJ is already responsible for outdoor brands such as Black Diamond, Columbia, Eagle Creek, MSR, Pieps, Prana, Sorel, Stanley, Gregory and several others. In addition to its distribution in ...
