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Merrell and artist Latasha Dunston create Outdoors for All capsule
For its latest collaborative collection, the “Outdoors for All” collection of footwear, apparel and accessories, Merrell teamed up with artist Latasha Dunston from Colorado to create looks designed to inspire diversity and representation in the great outdoors. For the shoes, Dunston reimagined Merrell’s popular Antora 2 and Nova 2 trail ...
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News briefsGoPro allows third-party developers to integrate Hero9 Black into their solutions
GoPro has just announced a new open API for third-party developers/apps called Open GoPro that will allow them to integrate with their cameras, starting with the GoPro Hero9. The API (Application Programming Interface) enables a range of functions via wireless interfaces, including control as well as media transfer. With Open ...
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Thermore unveils new Ecodown Fibers Genius
Thermore, based in Milan, Italy, has introduced Ecodown Fibers Genius, a new filling made of free fibers 100 percent recycled from PET bottles that the manufacturer says makes free fibers a global platform for apparel and should finally win over previous skeptics who prefer rolled insulation. Thermore says the new ...
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Solvay introduces its first bio-based polyamide
Solvay is launching globally Bio Amni, its first partially bio-based polyamide 5.6. Bio Amni is produced entirely at the company’s textile industrial unit in Brazil. Solvay’s research and innovation teams worked on creating the new textile yarn for two years, the company said. The launch of Bio Amni brings the ...
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ArticlePearl Izumi wants you to carbon offset your bike apparel
Colorado-based cycling apparel and footwear brand Pearl Izumi has launched Pedal to Zero™, an initiative to motivate and inspire people to choose cycling as an alternative mode of transportation. Each garment in the brand’s new BikeStyle spring 2022 collection will include a statistic showing the distance one must ride a ...
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News briefsGerman B2C bicycle supplier Rose launches its first own apparel line
Source: Rose Bikes Rose Dropbar Cycling Fashion – Unpaved After more than a year of research and development, German bicycle supplier Rose Bikes unveiled its first dedicated “all-in” cycling apparel line. According to the company, the Rose Dropbar Cycling Fashion, marketed under the slogan “Timeless.Functional.Fashionable.”, is far ...
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ArticleNew trail running brand launches first shoe in the U.S.
Speedland, a new trail running shoe company founded by Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon in the U.S., is launching its first product, the SL:PDX, the name of which represents the company and its hometown of Portland, Oregon, for pre-order on June 15 and delivery on August 15. At this time, ...
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News briefsNew budget foot scanner from Aetrex
Aetrex is releasing a 3D foot scanner with two selling points: size and cost. Using a proprietary computer system called FitGenius, the Albert 3DFit will complete a foot scan in “less than 10 seconds” and is accurate within one millimeter. The system then compares the scanned foot profile to the ...
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News briefsVibram’s virtual Mobile Lab Tour 2021 with focus on new eco climbing sole
Source: Vibram The Vibram Sole Factory Mobile Lab continues its virtual tour this year. The project’s mission is to individually enhance the performance of footwear by replacing the old sole with a new one from Vibram. The tour will run from June 14 to 25 and is ...
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News briefsRecco extends reflector technology to outdoor footwear and apparel
As more people choose to play outside and explore the mountains and backcountry, the need for professional search and rescue organizations to be able to quickly find missing or injured people is greater than ever. Recco has therefore introduced a new line of three reflectors designed primarily for outdoor clothing ...
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News briefsCraft expands presence in obstacle course racing
Craft Sportswear has expanded its endurance sports and obstacle course racing (OCR) presence to Spartan Trail and Tough Mudder with the announcement of an official ”performance apparel and footwear partnership” with endurance sports company Spartan. According to Outdoor Sportswire, the multi-year agreements also name Craft as a sponsor of the ...
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News briefsHerschel launches cooler program
Canadian accessories brand Herschel Supply Co., based in Vancouver, has introduced its first insulated program, a line of soft coolers, lightweight backpacks, zip totes and lunch kits made with recycled fabric and a leakproof liner. The colorful coolers hold up to 30 cans and shopping totes come in two sizes ...
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News briefsGripwalk® receives ISO certification
The International Organization for Standardization has confirmed ISO standard 23223 for the Gripwalk ski boot binding system from MDV Sports. The system, which was first presented at ISPO Munich in 2016 and enables easier and more comfortable walking in ski boots, is already used by almost all well-known manufacturers of ...
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Livall’s EVO21 crowdfunding campaign has surpassed $300,000
Livall has announced that the campaign for the official launch of its EVO21 smart helmet on Indiegogo has now raised over $300,000 thanks to more than 2,100 backers. As previously reported, the campaign debuted on Indiegogo on May 13, and Livall plans to start shipping the new helmet globally this ...
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News briefsFjällräven launches new Kånken made from wood cellulose fiber
For the upcoming 2021 fall deliveries, Fjällräven is introducing the first Kånken daypack made from the brand’s proprietary Pine Weave cellulose material, paying homage to Kånken’s first design in 1978. According to the brand’s press release, the wood-based lyocell weave used for the new Tree-Kånken is developed exclusively for Fjällräven ...
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New company by Spinnova and KT Trading to produce circular textile from leather waste
With new technology for recycling leather residues by spinning, Finnish company Spinnova and KT Trading from Switzerland, leather supplier to Danish footwear brand Ecco, aim to reach market maturity soon. Possessing the natural durability of leather and the low weight and feel of a traditional textile, the new category of ...
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News briefsSuccessful market launch of Schöffel's new bike collection
Schöffel reports that the bike collection, which has been newly available since this spring, has met with an immediate and enthusiastic response from customers and retailers. In fact, demand was so good that individual products from the collection sold out after only a short time. The family-owned German company had ...
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News briefsMountain Hardwear unveils new Hoverbelt for backpacks
Mountain Hardwear has launched the PCT, a dedicated backpack for multi-day hiking that features what the manufacturer says is a revolutionary design to the industry-standard pivoting belt. According to Mountain Hardwear, the new Hoverbelt is a dynamic hip belt that synchronizes with the hiker’s natural movement for more comfortable and ...
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ArticleAlchemie and HeiQ collaborate on high-performance finishing with less cost and chemicals
Alchemie Technology, a U.K.-based developer of a waterless, digital on-demand smart dyeing technology, announced its partnership with Swiss ingredients brand HeiQ, currently best known for its antiviral textile technology HeiQ Viroblock. The partnership was announced as Alchemie prepares for the production launch of its Novara multifunction digital finishing solution, which ...
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News briefsLivall’s award-winning new helmet surpasses funding target on Indiegogo
Source: Livall Since debuting on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo on May 13, Livall’s new EVO21 Smart Helmet has attracted 1,615 backers and funding of more than $207,124. The company plans to start shipping the new helmet globally in June. The EVO21, the winner of an IF 2021 Gold ...
