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News briefsVoluntary product recall: Vaude Cushion Frog
Vaude announces the voluntary product recall of the Cushion Frog (Cushion Frog art.no. 11861, sold with the Shuttle Premium art.no. 11778). The company determined that products sold between February 2015 and March 2020 contain a material that has elevated levels of pollutants (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, PAH). The threshold value according ...
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ArticlePolartec starts to make some more noise
Polartec wants to raise its brand awareness with a bigger marketing budget under the ownership of Milliken & Company, the big American textile group that took over the fleece fabric producer a few months ago (Compass Vol. 12 N° 11+12 of June 28, 2019). It has already changed its logo, ...
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ArticleThe North Face is exploring new territories
The North Face is reserving some interesting new surprises in its footwear range for the spring/summer 2021 season, to be presented at the OutDoor by Ispo show in Munich later this year. At the last Ispo show in Munich, the brand created a sensation with its highly technical “Advanced Mountain ...
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ArticleGrowing Hoka One One moves into apparel
Hoka One One, the fast-growing running footwear label of Deckers Brands, is launching its first apparel line for runners, walkers, fitness enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. For the moment, the 27-piece collection for men and women will only be available online at the brand’s American website, hokaoneone.com. Twenty items are also ...
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ArticleU.S. cooler manufacturer Igloo turns green
Igloo, a U.S. cooler specialist, founded in 1947, has revealed a new business category focusing on community stewardship and education through more thoughtful products and initiatives – in short: Igloo wants to become the most eco-friendly cooler maker in the world and shrink its footprint considerably. In 2019, the company ...
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News briefsSafety notice for Ortovox Avabag Cartridge Carbon
Ortovox has issued a precautionary safety notice regarding Ortovox “Avabag Cartridge Carbon” models from one production series with dark blue adapters and a quality inspection date between March 22, 2018 and Sep. 30, 2019. The cartridges can lose pressure, which could, under unfavorable conditions, impair the activation force of the ...
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News briefsSilva’s first step towards becoming more environmentally sustainable
With the launch of its first recycled product called ”R-PET dry bags”, the Swedish outdoor brand Silva announces its first step toward becoming a more environmentally sustainable company. Richard Jägrud, the company’s chief executive, said it is time to care more about consumers and the planet, as his company is ...
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News briefsNew multi-sport glasses from Silhouette’s Evil Eye brand
With the ”Zolid Pro,” Evil Eye is offering a new multi-sport eyewear model available from both optometrists and specialist sports retailers. Like all sports eyewear from the young brand by Silhouette International, the new model is also available with optical lenses, despite its strongly curved frame. The Austrian company Silhouette ...
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News briefsThe North Face celebrates Women’s Day
(SGI) In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8), The North Face (TNF) released an all-female, limited capsule collection consisting of technical-fabric T-shirts and tote bags. The collection is manufactured entirely in the country of Jordan at the Jerash Garment Factory, all of whose 500 posts are filled by women. ...
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Ortovox adds Loden wool from Styria to list of materials
Ortovox, the outdoor brand from southern Germany, is now sourcing “Loden” wool from a family-owned Austrian supplier, Steiner1888, that was founded five generations ago and has been producing fabric sustainably ever since. Steiner1888 produces all of its fabrics in the Austria state of Styria, drawing the wool from sheep, alpacas ...
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Peak Performance collaborates with Ben Gorham of Byredo
Peak Performance has teamed up with the founder of the Swedish luxury brand Byredo, Ben Gorham. The collaboration with the passionate outdoor explorer, skier and cold-water surfer has resulted in a unisex, multi-functional outdoor collection called “Possessions Of My Soul.” Inspired by a hike in Riksgränsen, Sweden, 200 kilometers north ...
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Dolomite is sharpening its profile
Since the Swiss Scott Sports Group took over the Italian shoe and clothing brand three years ago, Dolomite has been gradually realigned, and its profile has been sharpened. The aim was to bring back the strength of the brand and its Italian roots. The labeling has been updated, and there ...
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New graphene yarn from Tecnofilati
Tecnofilati, the Italian yarn developer, has introduced a new range of graphene-containing yarns called Resistex. Thanks to the graphene, the yarns are said to offer high thermal and electrical conductivity, as well as greater abrasion-resistance and durability than polyamide or polyester. Resistex yarns are expected to offer sports enthusiasts an ...
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Volebak’s tough new hoodie is made with 60,000 ceramic particles
Vollebak, the London-based brand of futuristic outdoor apparel, has incorporated 60,000 ceramic particles into the fabric of a hoodie. The ceramics are “second only to diamonds” in their resistance to abrasion and have been used in missiles and jet engines. The particles are also thin enough not to impair the ...
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New version of Vibram Arctic Grip goes All Terrain
Vibram has unveiled the Vibram Arctic Grip All Terrain, a new version of the Vibram Arctic Grip. The Vibram Arctic Grip technology was designed to enable enhanced grip on ice, especially wet ice. The new version combines this technology with a new compound, the Vibram XS Trek Evo, developed by ...
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News briefsUnder Armour opts for Michelin soles
Under Armour has chosen Michelin soles for its Hovr Summit trail running shoe. The sole mirrors Michelin’s MTB X-Country range, with large grooves and a faceted design for enhanced traction. Source: Michelin
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New graphene-infused insulation from Haglöfs
Haglöfs, the Swedish outdoor company, has developed a graphene-infused mimic insulation for the development and production of trekking products. Graphene is a single-atom-thin layer of carbon that forms a strong, conductive grid. According to the company, the resulting insulation warms faster and retains heat longer, so its volume can be ...
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New sustainable, waterproof shells from Lundhags
Lundhags is introducing a series of sustainable shells made of a new, three-layer membrane that is both waterproof and breathable. “Lo” is an extremely light and versatile shell garment with high performance and packability, while “Laka” is slightly more robust with excellent comfort. The shells are made of a recycled, ...
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YKK introduces magnetic zippers
(SGI) YKK, the Japanese producer of fasteners, has come up with a zipper that substitutes magnets for interlocking teeth. The aptly named Magnet Zipper seals the two sides of a garment by electromagnetic attraction when they are brought close together. As the company explains, this makes the zipper easy to ...
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News briefsPrana’s new swimwear line is made of 100% recycled nylon
(SGI) For its current swimwear collection for spring/summer 2020, Prana, one of Columbia Sportswear’s brands, is using 100 percent recycled Econyl fiber, eliminating the use of virgin polyester or nylon made from petroleum. The fiber is made from waste such as fishing nets, fabric remnants, old carpets and industrial plastics. ...
