All Outdoor Industry Compass articles in Volume 14, Issue 14+15 – Page 3
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ArticleSympatex Technologies among Best for the World B Corp companies of 2021
German Sympatex Technologies has been placed in the “Best for the World” top 5 percent of 4,000 certified B Corporations worldwide by B Lab Global for its CSR performance in 2021. The Munich-based company is involved in initiatives like the European industry partnership wear2wear ...
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News briefsNew U.K. distributor for Sigma Sport
Oxford Products Ltd. has taken over the distribution network rebuild for German cycling components and accessories manufacturer Sigma Sport in the U.K., effective July 1, 2021. The company based in Witney, Oxfordshire, has been active in sales for almost 50 years and has become one of the largest distributors of ...
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News briefsSchöffel receives Fair Wear Leader status for the seventh consecutive time
According to the Fair Wear Foundation , the German brand Schöffel has mastered the challenge of living up to its corporate social responsibility in the pandemic year 2020 particularly well. For the seventh time in a row, the company based in Schwabmünchen has just received the “Leader” status by ...
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News briefsCake to open factory near Stockholm
Source: Cake Stefan Ytterborn Cake , the Swedish manufacturer of lightweight electric motorcycles and a member of the Scandinavian Outdoor Group ( SOG ), announced the opening of its new factory in Albyberg, Sweden. In line with its mission to inspire society towards a ...
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News briefsLa Passione successfully closes another funding round
Italian DTC cycling apparel brand La Passione Cycling Couture ( La Passione Srl ), founded in 2015, has raised €7 million in another round of financing. This cash injection comes partially from existing investors – Milano Investment Partner ( MIP ), Club Italia Investimenti 2 , Club Digitale ...
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Keen opens factory in the Dominican Republic
The Portland, Oregon-based footwear brand Keen announced the opening of a sandal-focused factory in the Dominican Republic with 5,100 square meters of manufacturing space. The plant, located in Santiago, will produce the company’s footwear, led by the Newport H2 sandal. It will have an initial annual capacity of 500,000 ...
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News briefsISPO Shanghai 2021 confirms demand for physical trade shows
More than 350 brands, 19,002 visitors (up 7 percent from 2020: 17,776) and sports enthusiasts attended ISPO Shanghai 2021 from July 2-4, 2021, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center . The event saw its fourth consecutive year of growth, again sending a clear message about the need for ...
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News briefsLenzing and Orange Fiber cooperate on new lyocell fiber made from orange pulp
Lenzing and Orange Fiber , an Italian company that has patented the process for producing pulp from citrus by-products, have unveiled the first Tencel™ brand lyocell fiber made from orange pulp and wood sources. With this new product, both companies aim to realize their shared vision of ...
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News briefsHydro Flask partners with Surfrider Foundation
Source: Hydro Flask #Refillforgood limited edition bottle Hydro Flask continues its partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, kicking of Plastic Free July and its 2021 #RefillForGood campaign with a limited edition of insulated stainless steel flasks. Hydro Flask launched its Refill For Good initiative in July 2020, empowering ...
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Pomoca builds new headquarters and production site
Pomoca , a specialist in ski mountaineering skins and part of the Oberalp Group since 2011, is building new headquarters in Chavornay, about 25 km north of its current production and administration site in Denges, near Lausanne, Switzerland. According to a company statement, production at the current site has ...
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ArticleNew Canadian brand norda launches seamless trail running shoe made of bio-based Dyneema
norda™ , a young Canadian running shoe brand, introduced the first seamless trail running shoe made from bio-based Dyneema® fiber. norda was “founded with a mission to empower athletes to reach their highest potential through innovation and cutting-edge technology” and is the brainchild of Willamina ...
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ArticleTMC releases database for microfiber shedding and standardized test
After a joint effort of The Microfibre Consortium ( TMC ) and its members, a wide database and globally aligned and standard test method to determine the level of microfibers shed from fabric during domestic laundering has just been released. The test method and detailed database ...
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News briefsCimalp expands online store into German-speaking region
The French brand CimAlp has extended its offer to the entire German-speaking market: Consumers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH region) are now able to purchase CimAlp’s products directly at the brand’s website. For around ten years, the company from Saint Marcel, founded in 1964, has ...
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News briefsNew CEO at Magura
Effective June 1, Michael Funk has joined the management board of German brake expert Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KG (Magura Group) as the company’s new CEO. Funk succeeds Olaf Müller, who left the company earlier this year. Ralph Berndt had taken over the duties as CEO of the Magura ...
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News briefsSustainable sports retailer Sportgreen opens first stores
After launching its online platform for sustainable sports products In April 2021, Sportgreen has opened a physical flagship store of 800 square meters under the same name and with the same products in the German town of Ingelheim. The new store adds up to two smaller Sportgreen shops that ...
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DUER shifts to direct sales in Germany
After a three-year partnership with German distribution specialist E. Tremmel Marketing GmbH , Canadian performance apparel brand DUER announced that it will transition to direct sales beginning with the spring/summer 2022 season. “DUER entered the European market early and immediately experienced significant growth in the urban-outdoor segment,” said Pascal ...
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News briefsJack Wolfskin collaborates with brrr° and Lenzing
Jack Wolfskin has presented numerous new developments in its new summer collection for 2022, both in the textile segment as well as in its footwear and equipment segments. New partnerships in textile technology are particularly noteworthy. In addition to Polartec , the brand is now also cooperating for the ...
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News briefsPolartec announces transition to DWR finishes without PFASs
Polartec , the U.S. functional fabric manufacturer and a Milliken Company brand, will completely eliminate the use of PFAS (including PFC) in its durable water repellent (DWR) finishes. The functional fabrics will not make any sacrifices in terms of durability or water-repellent function despite the elimination of ...
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News briefsION strengthens marketing team
Sara Bassano (left) and Rebecca Volz Bike, surfwear and accessories company ION , part of Boards More , has strengthened its marketing department with two new team members, Rebecca Volz and Sara Bassano . Volz has a master’s degree in sports management and ...
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News briefsReima keeps kids cool with sugar substitute
For Summer 21, Finnish brand Reima continues its Cooling Comfort collection that helps kids feel fresh despite the summer heat. One innovative technology is called Xylitol Cool and is based on edible sweeteners. Originally used in Finland as a sugar substitute in chewing gum and candies, it ...
