All Product articles – Page 14
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News briefsMoncler releases 3D-printed trail running shoe
Moncler has partnered with 3D-printed shoe manufacturer Zellerfeld to release a 3D-printed trail running shoe. The single-construction mono-material shoe is made out of recyclable materials and is a new addition to its Trailgrip line. The Moncler Trailgrip 3D is extremely limited and will only be available for members of ...
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News briefsPositive results in new research comparing fiber fragmentation in virgin and recycled polyester
New research by the sustainable textiles NGO The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) has revealed that mechanically recycled polyester is no more likely than virgin polyester to lead to fiber fragmentation. For its research report into recycled polyester (rPET) in apparel and fiber fragmentation, TMC set out to determine how the replacement ...
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News briefsWinners of the Eurobike Awards 2023
This year’s Eurobike Awards 2023 honored 45 products and projects in nine categories. The highest award, “Gold,” was presented nine times. The focus was particularly on innovations designed to make cycling easier and safer. A large number of significant improvements to existing components testify to the existing desire among consumers ...
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News briefsCovationBio and Primient host a field day event to showcase bio-based material solutions
CovationBio and Primient joined forces with sustainability solutions provider Truterra to highlight how regenerative agriculture is helping to reduce the environmental impact of a host of industries, including the textile industry, in a hands-on field day in America’s “Corn Belt” in Dow City, Iowa. Hosts Dr. Michael Saltzberg (CovationBio CEO), ...
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News briefsVaude partners with UPM on wood-based polyester fleece jacket
Vaude and Helsinki-based UPM Biochemicals are partnering on what they claim is the first-ever fleece jacket made from wood-based polyester. While the resin used to make polyester contains 30 percent monoethylene glycol, traditionally sourced from crude oil, UPM and Vaude’s process replaces this ingredient entirely with UPM’s BioPura, a new ...
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News briefsLeki turns to hemp as new material for trekking poles
Source: Leki The inside of the new hemp pole German pole manufacturer Leki has launched a pilot program of 250 pairs of trekking poles handmade in Europe. The hemp is grown and harvested in the Swabian Alb region near the company’s Kirchheim headquarters and processed at ...
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News briefsVibram and NNormal launch “Repairability Program”
Source: NNormal Kilian Jornet Vibram and NNormal are launching a new partnership in the form of a joint repairability program. NNormal shoes will now be able to be repaired by Vibram cobblers around the world. Vibram has had a long-standing repair program, which it recently promoted via ...
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News briefsUK Outdoor Industry Award finalists announced
The finalists for the 2023 UK Outdoor Industry Awards were announced on June 14 in a presentation at the 2023 Outdoor Trade Show Social. All award finalists, including products from Silva, Berghaus, Ortlieb, Petzl, Edelrid, Montane, Picture Organic, Exped, Gruezi Bag, Goal Zero and TentBox, can be viewed on the ...
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ArticleDimpora CEO Mario Stucki: “We make a membrane in a way no one else does”
A membrane that is waterproof, windproof, breathable, PFAS-free, biodegradable and recyclable. The science is already here. Dimpora’s CEO explains.
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News briefsUYN unveils 100% bio-based Self Layer collection for spring 2024
Italian apparel, footwear and accessories brand UYN (Unleash Your Nature) has revealed its Self Layer collection for men and women, which is 100 percent bio-based and features a design using a single tube of fabric with only one seam. The Self Layer is designed to be worn directly against the ...
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News briefsLowa's first trail running collection available in stores
Since June, the new All Terrain Running by Lowa (ATR) collection, which was first presented at ISPO Munich in November 2022, is available to international partners and selected retailers. The category, new to Lowa, launches with three models – Citux, Amplux and Fortux – and under the motto “Time to ...
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News briefsTeijin develops new functional fabric for sportswear and casualwear
Japan-based Teijin Frontier has announced the development of a new functional fabric for sportswear and casualwear called Solotex Liberte. This innovative fabric, which uses around 40 percent of plant-derived raw materials, is said to feature “a unique span-like texture and exceptional stretchability, as well as excellent colorability, luster and natural ...
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ArticleHyosung to unveil expanded ocean conservation initiative at OR Summer Market
South Korean sustainable textile solutions provider Hyosung has expanded its ocean conservation initiative to include a wider range of regen ocean yarns made from discarded fishing nets. These will be showcased at the Outdoor Retailer (OR) Summer Market, June 19-21, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hyosung began its ocean conservation ...
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News briefsPolartec launches metal-free, mint-based odor inhibitor
Source: Polartec The base of Fresh Face: Mint from the Willamette Valley in Oregon Polartec, a brand of Milliken & Company, has launched Fresh Face, a natural, renewable and biodegradable odor inhibitor for textiles. Utilizing botanical mint oil, Fresh Face provides a plant-based, sustainable alternative to traditional ...
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ArticleMycelium manufacturer raises over $30 million for global distribution
Ecovative Design LLC, a U.S. biological science and design company advancing mycelium technology to transform the industry with high-value, environmentally friendly materials, announced the initial closing of a Series E round of more than $30 million. $15 million of that will be reinvested in MyForest Foods Co, a subsidiary formed ...
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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 ...
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ArticleAirMarker Balloon: A new innovative mountain rescue device from Switzerland
AirMarker, a start-up from Switzerland, has unveiled the AirMarkers R.One, the world’s first balloon rescue system – a portable, ultra-light signal balloon. The system speeds up the search process for accident victims or missing persons and represents a new category of its own in the outdoor market. The AirMarker system ...
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ArticleFirst 11 candidates for the French Outdoor Awards 2024 announced
The first entrants who stand a chance of winning the French Outdoor Awards 2024, organized by the french trade association, the Outdoor Sports Valley (OSV), have been selected. Eleven products have been chosen, in this the first of three rounds. Two more test sessions will follow in the course of ...
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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 ...
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ArticleConsumers’ top-rated outdoor and cycling brands
Our latest exclusive big data analysis reveals which brands top the consumer ratings for outdoor and cycling brands from over 145,000 reviews
