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    Primus launched an accessory, the “Silencer,” for its OmniLite Ti...

    2014-07-21T00:00:00Z

    Primus launched an accessory, the “Silencer,” for its OmniLite Ti stove at the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen, which reduces the noise of the stove. It can be mounted quickly by unscrewing the upper part of the Omni-Lite Ti burner and replacing it with the silencer. Primus also launched a new ...

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    Ecco will also use the new Gore-Tex Surround membrane for...

    2014-07-21T00:00:00Z

     Ecco will also use the new Gore-Tex Surround membrane for its hiking footwear starting with its spring/summer 2015 collection.

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    Thermore launched a new alternative to down, EVOdown, offering the...

    2014-07-21T00:00:00Z

    Thermore launched a new alternative to down, EVOdown, offering the effect and structure of down material without using duck or goose down. It is available in three different versions, for lightweight or warm down jackets. Napapijri and Tommy Hilfiger will use the new material for their next collections. 

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    Ceramiq, a French brand with a range of base layers...

    2014-07-21T00:00:00Z

    Ceramiq, a French brand with a range of base layers made from volcanic stone, intended for running and outdoor sports, is expanding its offering with a cycling apparel range. The company behind the brand is HT Concept from the Vosges area. The membrane developed by the firm is made from ...

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    Vibram launched a new trail running sole at the beginning...

    2014-07-21T00:00:00Z

    Vibram launched a new trail running sole at the beginning of this year and announced at the OutDoor show that the sole will be used by Dynafit for its model “MS Feline,” by New Balance for its model “1210 Leadville,” by The North Face for its “Ultra Trail” shoe model, ...

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    HeiQ is introducing a new IT solution for garments, called...

    2014-07-21T00:00:00Z

    HeiQ is introducing a new IT solution for garments, called “Identity,” which was developed in cooperation with a German IT specialist, Trace Key. “Identity” transforms the serial number of each product into a QR code that allows consumers to check in the store whether the product is an original, where ...

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    Columbia Sportswear introduced its line of “Performance Fishing Gear” (PFG)...

    2014-07-21T00:00:00Z

    Columbia Sportswear introduced its line of “Performance Fishing Gear” (PFG) at the OutDoor show. According to the company, the range of apparel and footwear has been successful in the Americas for a while and is set to hit the European market by spring 2015. Franco Fogliato, the new senior vice ...

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    Hi-Tec is launching a walking-footwear range made in Europe on...

    2014-07-21T00:00:00Z

    Hi-Tec is launching a walking-footwear range made in Europe on the back of its sponsorship of the Vierdaagse, an annual four-day walking event with about 45,000 registered participants that took place last week in Nijmegen, in the south of the Netherlands. The deal has inflated Hi-Tec's sell-in in the Netherlands, where ...

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    Footbalance has launched tailored and molded flip-flops in Israel and...

    2014-07-21T00:00:00Z

    Footbalance has launched tailored and molded flip-flops in Israel and Finland, and began selling the product this spring/summer season. The Finish company is currently evaluating the development of sales in these markets to prepare to introduce it to other markets in the future. 

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    Besides Arc'teryx' first shoe collection, the new footwear entries at...

    2014-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Besides Arc'teryx' first shoe collection, the new footwear entries at the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen include Keen's Uneek sandal, with its very original construction, and a hands-free shoe by Treksta, the big Korean producer of outdoor boots.

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    Zanier, the Austrian maker of snow gloves, is moving into...

    2014-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Zanier, the Austrian maker of snow gloves, is moving into the summer business. For the first time, it will offer a range of summer products designed for bikers, runners, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. Celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, the Lienz-based family-owned company will exhibit at this year's OutDoor show.

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    Fratelli Campagnolo is launching a new line of clothing, called...

    2014-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Fratelli Campagnolo is launching a new line of clothing, called Prime Motion, specifically designed for slacklining. It will be presented at this week's OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen. To develop the new collection, the Italian sportswear company partnered with Damiano Zara, a champion in highline who is also involved in Oriental ...

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    Clarcor, which purchased General Electric's power and water division last...

    2014-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Clarcor, which purchased General Electric's power and water division last December, is relaunching the eVent brand of breathable membranes at the OutDoor show. More information, including a partnership with an Italian firm for a superstretch laminate, will be available after the lifting of a press embargo on Thursday during the ...

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    The Thule Group has launched its first line of technical...

    2014-07-11T00:00:00Z

    The Thule Group has launched its first line of technical backpacks, after a three-year development. The line is being presented at the OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen, using some very creative and dynamic visual advertising. More in the next issue.

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    Scarpa has intensified its relationship with OutDry, the producer of...

    2014-07-11T00:00:00Z

    Scarpa has intensified its relationship with OutDry, the producer of waterproof-breathable laminates. At the OutDoor show, the Italian boot maker is introducing a lightweight hiking shoe, Marmolada Trek, weighing 530 grams per shoe (size EU 42). The product incorporates technology from OutDry, which is now a subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear. ...

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    Polartec has announced the 39 products that have won this...

    2014-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Polartec has announced the 39 products that have won this year's Apex Awards. They were submitted by several companies including 66°North, Arc'teryx, Descente, Eider, Giro, Grifone, Houdini, Kjus, Lululemon, Millet, Montane, Mountain Force, Norrøna, Patagonia, Ping, Rab, Reebok, Sugoi, Ternua and Vaude, among others. The complete list and the related ...

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    As previously reported, Arc'teryx wants to make a statement in...

    2014-06-25T00:00:00Z

    As previously reported, Arc'teryx wants to make a statement in the footwear sector, with the backing of the Amer Sports group. The Canadian brand has just unveiled its first eight models of approach and hiking shoes for men and women, developed for the spring/summer 2015 season. They feature a new ...

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    BBC International has taken on a license for Teva children's...

    2014-06-25T00:00:00Z

    BBC International has taken on a license for Teva children's shoes in the U.S., starting with a collection due to be released in the spring of 2015. Teva is the brand of sports sandals owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp., which also owns Ugg and other shoe brands. BBC licenses children's ...

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    Outlast Technologies, the specialist in temperature regulating phase change materials...

    2014-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Outlast Technologies, the specialist in temperature regulating phase change materials (PCMs), has introduced Spherix, an innovative PCM filling material which is suited for use in apparel. The new blend from PCM viscose fibers and polyester fiber balls offers dynamic climate regulation and added comfort, for example in jackets. The innovative ...

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    In the U.S., Coleman is recalling some 100 Northstar Liquid...

    2014-05-28T00:00:00Z

    In the U.S., Coleman is recalling some 100 Northstar Liquid Fuel Lanterns due to a faulty gas feed tube that can release too much fuel, creating fire and burn hazards when it leaks from the bottom. The product recall concerns model number 2000B750 with date codes 10 13 or 11 ...