News Briefs – Page 56
-
News briefsIcebreaker’s GM North America also responsible for Smartwool
Smartwool will be led in North America by Icebreaker’s General Manager for North America, Noah Bryan, effective immediately. Both brands are part of VF Corp. Bryan was named GM of Icebreaker North America in early 2022. His hiring was part of Icebreaker’s commitment to expand its presence in North America. ...
-
News briefsNew Lenzing process to eliminate discoloration from fibers
Lenzing has introduced a new processing solution to mitigate the discoloration and yellowing of seamless and light-colored cellulosic garments due to high-temperature heating. Discoloring and yellowing caused by high-temperature molding have traditionally been an issue during the garment production process. Lenzing’s proprietary solution is described as “the first in the ...
-
News briefsScarpa records double-digit sales increase
Scarpa posted consolidated sales of €169 million for 2022, which marks a 26 percent increase from 2021. The Ebitda of €21.5 million compares to an Ebitda of €18.8 million in 2021. In 2022, the Italian outdoor footwear specialist further strengthened its commitment to sustainability through the launch of LIFE Re-Shoes, ...
-
News briefsNew insole material from coffee grounds
Performance foam manufacturer Dahsheng Chemical (DSC) has launched Dreamcell Xpresso, a foam technology made with spent coffee grounds. The company described the eco-friendly insole material that results from the Dreamcell Xpresso polyurethane (PU) open-cell foam as “a superior footwear product.” Dreamcell Xpresso helps reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by keeping ...
-
News briefsCarbios to receive €54 million to build the world’s first PET biorecycling plant and support R&D activities
Carbios, a French company specializing in biological recycling based on enzyme technologies, has been selected for €30 million in funding from the French State as part of the investment plan France 2030 and €12.5 million from the Grand-Est Region, subject to approval by the European Commission, for the construction of ...
-
News briefsSorel’s president stepping down
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Mark Nenow, President of the Sorel brand, has resigned to focus on his health. Nenow joined the company in 2007 to lead footwear. He recognized a unique opportunity to transform the Sorel brand, from primarily a men’s winter work boot to a fashion-forward, all-season women’s ...
-
News briefsBig Agnes bolsters leadership team
Source: Big Agnes Jim Trombly Colorado-based outdoor brand Big Agnes has hired Theodore James “Jim” Trombly as its new director of product design and development and made four other promotions within the team. Trombly brings with him more than twenty years of industry experience from his work ...
-
News briefsNorrøna moves into the Norrøna House
Norwegian outdoor brand Norrøna started moving into its new offices at the Norrøna House. Originally built in 1862, the 3,000-sqm remodeled building features not only corporate offices but also an indoor climbing gym, modern event spaces, gastronomy and the brand’s largest flagship store to date. Located right by the river ...
-
News briefsOeko-Tex and ZDHC formalize collaboration
ZDHC and Oeko-Tex have joined forces to enhance sustainable chemical management and cleaner chemistry principles. Their aim is to empower the Textile/Apparel and Leather/Footwear industries to improve their environmental impact by optimizing industry guidelines and solutions through collaborative efforts and creating a cohesive approach to sustainable chemical and product management ...
-
News briefsNikwax develops PFAS-free, factory-applied DWR for synthetic outdoor fabrics
British care and waterproofing company Nikwax has developed a high-performance, PFAS-free, factory-applied Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for synthetic outdoor fabrics. As Nikwax’s global launch partner, U.S.-based Outdoor Research will debut the new Direct.Dry in its Fall 2024 line. Source: Nikwax With PFASs in the crossfire of criticism ...
-
News briefsSigma Sport with new managing director
Andre Bachmann has joined the management team of Sigma-Elektro GmbH on June 1. In his new position as managing director, he will be responsible for sales and marketing as well as commercial issues of Sigma Sport. Bachmann was Managing Director of New Wave GmbH for many years, where he was ...
-
News briefsIsbjörn enables recycling of children’s clothing
Swedish customers of children’s outdoor brand Isbjörn of Sweden can now get help recycling their unwanted clothes through an online service. The service is made possible by IT company Raizemore’s circular platform. The seller receives a prepaid bag in which the garments are transported, for which Raizemore assumes the costs, ...
-
News briefsGlove brand KinetiXx records 55% growth
Source: KinetiXx KinetiXx Lahja C2G German glove manufacturer W+R’s relatively young KinetiXx brand reported significant growth in the past fiscal year (ended March 31, 2023). Sales of the sports glove label, which excelled with outstanding successes in cross-country skiing and biathlon, particularly in the World Cup and ...
-
News briefsTeva and Parks Project team up to keep rivers wild
Teva, a division of Deckers Brands, has announced a Keep Rivers Wild capsule collection in collaboration with certified B Corp Parks Project. The purpose-driven and adventurous capsule collection, featuring products that instruct hand-drawn art, nature-inspired colorways and motifs that reflect the beauty of the Colorado River, includes a range of ...
-
News briefsRECCO introduces new lightweight reflector, expands SAR network
More than 150 brand partners are already integrating RECCO rescue reflectors into their products, complementing the RECCO helicopter detector search system used by mountain rescuers in Europe and North America. These reflectors are lightweight, virtually indestructible and require no power source. They increase detectability and safety for all those who ...
-
News briefsEquip’s proposal for eco-transparency
Equip Outdoor Technologies, owner of the Rab and Lowe Alpine brands, has put together some 500 product tables for its “Material Facts” program. Each table breaks down a product into its components and states their recycled material by weight, whether they contain fluorocarbons, the overall country of origin or manufacture, ...
-
News briefsVaude receives top rating from Greenpeace for its Green Shape label
Many textile brands commit to fair and sustainable production, but not all of them live up to their promises. Labels like “green,” “fair,” “sustainable,” and alike have become common standards, but the image they want to convey is not always backed by improved production and working conditions. ...
-
News briefsThe Outdoors Company partners with Canadian brand Stormtech
British trade supplier The Outdoors Company is adding to its portfolio of brands the Canadian performance apparel brand Stormtech, making it available to the B2B market in the UK and Europe. The latest Stormtech corporate range includes a wide range of styles, including insulated, softshell and recycled fleece jackets, vests ...
-
News briefsMammut sets new focus at European management level
As of June 1, the Swiss outdoor equipment supplier Mammut is realigning its management structure for its European countries. The former EMEA region will be divided into Central Europe and Western Europe. This new management structure aims to serve customers and retail partners in the respective regions more effectively and ...
-
News briefsLowa’s bolsters international marketing team
The marketing team of German outdoor footwear specialist Lowa is receiving additional support and is intensifying the company’s PR activities with David Knan and Veronika Leikam. Knan joined the international marketing department at Lowa’s Petershausen location in January 2023 and brings experience in corporate communications as an intern, volunteer and ...
