All Product articles – Page 96
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Osprey PackSizer, the backpack fitting app developed by Osprey, has...
Osprey PackSizer, the backpack fitting app developed by Osprey, has been recognized as a 2014 “Highly Commended” Innovation of the year by The Great Outdoors magazine. This recognition adds to the recent Ispo 2015 Communication Award in the mobile app category, and the app has already had more than 10,000 ...
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Researchers at the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim and the Leibnitz...
Researchers at the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim and the Leibnitz Institute for Interactive Materials (DWI) in Aachen have developed an antimicrobial treatment for wool and wool blends. Antimicrobial treatments are typically effective on cotton, polyester and polyamide, but not many are effective on wool, which tends to be washed less ...
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Lowa will introduce its own line of technical socks during...
Lowa will introduce its own line of technical socks during thespring/summer 2015 season. Called Eightsox, the line is made in Italy. It is starting off with specific socks for trekking, running and cycling. An expanded collection of 23 styles is being developed for autumn/winter 2015/16.
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Gregory Mountain Products, which was taken over by Samsonite International...
Gregory Mountain Products, which was taken over by Samsonite International in July, says it has no intention of developing an apparel collection for Europe under its brand name. Meanwhile, Gregory has hired a new designer in the U.S., Rawmin Ehyai, who worked previously as a designer for Camelbak, Lululemon and ...
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Hoka One One, which is now sold in about two-thirds...
Hoka One One, which is now sold in about two-thirds of the American specialty running shops, has developed new products for the major generalist sporting goods retailers in the U.S., with tests planned at The Sports Authority, Foot Locker and other chain next spring. They will probably be offered in ...
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Austrialpin, the Austrian maker of climbing equipment, is voluntarily calling...
Austrialpin, the Austrian maker of climbing equipment, is voluntarily calling back one of its karabiners, Delta FD00A. The company says that due to inhomogeneous ingredients, the product might display tiny cracks. These cracks are especially hazardous because they may appear after a while and not initially.
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Outlast Technologies is launching a new high-performance filling material called...
Outlast Technologies is launching a new high-performance filling material called Universe, developed for climate comfort as well as moisture management in bedding and apparel products. Outlast's temperature-regulating phase change materials (PCMs), which are based on viscose fiber, make up 30 percent of the compound, and the balance is made up ...
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National Geographic has selected Craghoppers as exclusive licensed apparel partner...
National Geographic has selected Craghoppers as exclusive licensed apparel partner for North America, providing National Geographic-branded apparel for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico at stand-alone retail and online stores. Select styles will be specifically manufactured for the National Geographic-branded product line, which will be available at retail in spring 2015. ...
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Columbia Sportswear has revealed that it has signed a broad...
Columbia Sportswear has revealed that it has signed a broad apparel licensing partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, a professional American football franchise of the National Football League (NFL). Columbia will provide Cowboys-branded sportswear, outerwear and accessories for men, women and kids. The deal, which extends through early 2018, marks Columbia's ...
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Patagonia has launched a capsule collection made from reclaimed or...
Patagonia has launched a capsule collection made from reclaimed or alternatively-sourced fabrics. The company said the new Truth to Materials collection is meant to re-imagine the source of raw materials. The collection includes an undyed cashmere snap-t pullover and cardigan, a reclaimed cotton hoody and crew, a reclaimed wool jacket ...
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In a further innovative initiative, Patagonia has launched a new...
In a further innovative initiative, Patagonia has launched a new temperature regulation technology that uses a proprietary element for extra stability against fiber migration. It is described as a multi-denier synthetic insulation, called FullRange, that is made up of different types of polyester fiber. It has been developed by Toray ...
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Invista has introduced a new blend of Cordura nylon fiber...
Invista has introduced a new blend of Cordura nylon fiber and natural sheep wool fiber. Called the Wool Collection, the new hybrid fiber is a response to rising consumer demand for natural-feeling textiles that can keep the functional characteristics of synthetics. Chia Her is one of the first users of ...
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R'adys, the Swiss outdoor brand, is offering its customers greater...
R'adys, the Swiss outdoor brand, is offering its customers greater customization with the introduction of 3D body scanners in German stores and a larger range of options. The €10,000 machines scan one million body points that are relevant for specific garment measurements. The customer can then log in to access ...
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Toyota Tsusho is launching PFC-free waterproof breathable membranes in outdoor...
Toyota Tsusho is launching PFC-free waterproof breathable membranes in outdoor clothing. These high-performance membranes are made from Arnitel VC, a very flexible thermoplastic polyester-based elastomer developed by a Dutch company, DSM. This elastomer, which has been used for many years in membranes for clothing, does not rely on perforations to ...
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Salomon has developed a capsule collection of vintage-style products in...
Salomon has developed a capsule collection of vintage-style products in high-quality materials for spring/summer 2015 with Topo Designs, an American company based in Colorado that makes its backpacks in the U.S. The line consists of the Rover Pack, a backpack and a shoe, called Instinct Pro.
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Schoeller is introducing new cooling fabrics. Micro-coating on the reverse...
Schoeller is introducing new cooling fabrics. Micro-coating on the reverse of its new Cool Fabrics evens out body temperature, producing a micro-climate that positively affects comfort and performance.
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Keen Footwear describes its new Uneek lifestyle sandal as a...
Keen Footwear describes its new Uneek lifestyle sandal as a revolution that questions conventional shoemaking. It uses two cords to adjust the upper to the foot. First presented at the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen last month, where it got an award, the new product has been under development for two ...
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While getting out of footwear, Patagonia is launching trousers and...
While getting out of footwear, Patagonia is launching trousers and backpacks specifically designed for rock climbers for the spring/summer 2015 season
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Buff presented its new “bonding” technology for spring/summer 2015, which...
Buff presented its new “bonding” technology for spring/summer 2015, which will allow the company to produce seamless headbands and helmet liners, at the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen. The Spanish company also launched a new collection of motorcycling products, which were made for Marc Marquez, motorcycling world champion in 2013, after the ...
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Toray presented a new waterproof layer, the Toray 3D Technology,...
Toray presented a new waterproof layer, the Toray 3D Technology, offering higher breathability compared to standard three-layer laminates, at the OutDoor show. The Japanese company produces fabrics from yarn to garment. For the first time, Toray presented a key reference, a transformation jacket made of plant-based nylon, a Toray membrane ...
