All WNDR Alpine articles
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ArticleWNDR Alpine introduces first apparel collection, with 100% petroleum-free moisture control
WNDR Alpine, an outdoor B-Corp founded by biotech company Checkerspot, is launching the Phase Series, an eco-friendly activewear line featuring ingredients derived from microalgae. The Phase Series builds on WNDR Alpine’s success in developing backcountry skis and snowboards that feature high-performance materials derived from microalgae. Source: WNDR ...
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News briefsCheckerspot closes $55 million funding round
Biotech firm Checkerspot has announced the close of a $55 million Series C financing led by ArrowMark Partners, with participation from Cox Enterprises and other new and existing investors. The funding is supposed to accelerate Checkerspot’s development and commercialization of high-performance, bio-based alternatives for everyday products and to boost Checkerspot’s ...
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News briefsWNDR Alpine moves away from petroleum with new ski line
WNDR Alpine , a ski brand launched as part of California-based advanced materials company Checkerspot , released a new ski lineup with improved material properties, increased biobased content and a powder-focused backcountry shape to create the Reason 120 backcountry skis. Utilizing industrial biomanufacturing techniques and materials science, Checkerspot ...
