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New insulation options from Thermore
Thermore has expanded its line of blow-in Ecodown fibers, offering five different options in terms of weights and thicknesses with its heat-regulating technology. That includes a new Ecodown Fibers Light version, which provides a soft, ultra-light and packable insulation that is said to be 20 percent warmer than comparable products. ...
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News briefsLeatherman introduces antimicrobial multitool
The U.S. multitool manufacturer Leatherman has introduced an antimicrobial tool that protects users from direct surface contact. With the new Clean Contact Carabiner (CCC), Leatherman helps consumers make a smoother transition to the new normality. The multi-purpose tool helps the owner to reduce direct contact with surfaces. At the same ...
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Thule launches Tepui rooftop tents in Italy
Thule has introduced its Tepui rooftop tents in Italy. Thule acquired the Tepui brand in late 2018 and integrated the products into its own portfolio under the Thule Tepui brand name. The product lines to be sold on the Italian market include the Tepui Explorer and Tepui Hybox series. The ...
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Tecnica supports U.S. footwear industry employees affected by Covid-19
The U.S. division of the Italian brand Tecnica has partnered up with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation, an organization that provides emergency financial assistance to footwear employees in crisis in the U.S. For every pair of Tecnica’s technical trail boots and shoes sold in the U.S. from June 10 to ...
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News briefsNeck gaiter with ViralOff by P.A.C.
The German textile manufacturer P.A.C. has announced the world’s first antiviral multifunctional neck gaiter. The P.A.C. Original ViralOff is finished with the technology of the same name by Polygiene. It reduces 99% of viruses and bacteria in just two hours (certified ISO 18184:2019). Thanks to its antiviral function, moreover, there ...
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New face mask from Buff with HeiQ ViroBlock
With the reusable Filter Mask, the Spanish head- and neckwear specialist Buff presented a new three-layer mask made of CoolNet UV+ material, a Swiss-developed technology from HeiQ Materials, which is manufactured from 95 percent recycled polyester. The mask also features a replaceable filter system, developed by the Finnish company Ahlstrom-Munksjö, ...
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News briefsNext gen of antiviral sprays and gels with Polygiene ViralOff to launch soon
Polygiene reported that its new ViralOff® technology will be used for hand gels, sanitary napkins and sprays from an industry consortium joining forces against the spread of the coronavirus. The new products are designed to be used both for objects and rooms and they will sold under the brand name ...
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Suunto Heatmaps technology can help respect social distancing
Suunto said that its Heatmaps technology, featured in the Wear app, can be of use in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. Optimized for the outdoors, the Heatmaps visualize where others have trained so that one can follow the most popular routes. This technology can similarly help manage so-called “social ...
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News briefsNew antibacterial, no-touch towel for sweaty faces
ProSane Wear, an apparel company based in New York, is launching a reversible antibacterial microfiber towel hoodie, designed to make it possible to wipe sweat from the face without touching the towel directly with the hands. This special design helps minimize bacterial transfer from potentially contaminated surfaces, objects and other ...
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News briefsGoPro’s newest product is not a camera
Source: © GoPro GoPro Zeus Mini The latest product from GoPro is not an action camera, but a magnetic, waterproof multi-purpose light, the Zeus Mini. The rechargeable light features a robust magnetic swiveling clip and is compatible with the full range of GoPro camera mounts. The Zeus ...
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Icebreaker works on temperature-taking armband
Icebreaker, a brand of VF Corp., is partnering with a start-up on the development of a smart armband designed to monitor the wearer’s temperature, which could become a key tool in the post-coronavirus world. Nightingale MedTech, the company behind the armband idea, was only formed on May 1. The prototype ...
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Polartec’s enhanced fleece in Salewa’s jackets
Polartec has contributed an enhanced version of its high loft fleece made from merino wool to a new product line by Salewa, the Italian mountain sports brand. In the newly designed fabric, the layers of merino wool are connected to both sides of a synthetic core. This is said to ...
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News briefsGSI Outdoors celebrates 35th anniversary
GSI Outdoors, a family-owned company producing outdoor cooking and dining gear, is celebrating its 35th business anniversary this May. For co-owners and siblings Don, Ian, and Kathy Scott, the anniversary marks years of commitment to thoughtful design, responsible manufacturing, and stewardship of the environment. Founded in 1985 in San Diego, ...
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More Russian outdoor companies switch to production of PPE
Russian outdoor goods company Stayer has begun manufacturing medical membrane overalls in cooperation with several other outdoor brands, Tatyana Ivanova, owner of the company said. The company has also got a contract from the Russian Industry and Trade Ministry to manufacture medical masks for the Russian healthcare system, she added. ...
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News briefsRussia's Red Fox suspends production
The St. Petersburg-based outdoor company Red Fox has temporarily stopped production of all outdoor products due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Russia’s outdoor industry has been badly hit by the virus, and citizens are no longer allowed to travel and exercise outside their homes. As a result, there is virtually no ...
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ArticleDigital presentation of Oberalp’s summer 2021 highlights and sustainability report 2019
The Oberalp Group will present the summer 2021 highlights of its Salewa, Dynafit, Wild Country, Evolv and Pomoca brands live and internationally with simultaneous translations on the Internet on May 20 at 17:00 CET. The mountain sports company with headquarters in South Tyrol, Italy, is reacting to the current restrictions ...
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News briefsPyua upcycles fabric leftovers to antibacterial face masks
The German brand Pyua, known for sustainable functional clothing and closed recycling cycles, is now producing face masks from remnants of functional fabrics for midlayers that are normally thrown away. The masks offer clear advantages over conventional cotton or polyester masks: they do not absorb moisture, dry quickly, and the ...
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Klättermusen applies production process that reduces microplastics
Thanks to a special method of production, the Swedish outdoor label Klättermusen manages to reduce the amount of potential microplastic in the manufacture and life of the new Njorun midlayer. During the so-called “in loop stitch” method, the recycled polyester is woven and the loops are not cut, as is ...
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New Dakine line for female bikers
Dakine is launching a new two-piece bike apparel and accessory line for female riders. The collection was designed in collaboration with professional mountain biker and Dakine athlete, Casey Brown, New Zealand born and currently living in British Columbia, Canada. The Casey Brown Collection includes a long-sleeve bike jersey and lightweight, ...
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Toray’s Kudos XT treatment to set new DWR standards
Toray Industries, Inc. has developed a durable waterproof treatment called Kudos XT. The Japanese chemicals company claims that the new treatment delivers higher levels of durability for both abrasion and machine washing. Kudos XT also solves the problem that conventional durable water repellents (DWRs) decompose over time and the outer ...
