All Product articles – Page 47
-
News briefsPolygiene signs partnership with Indian fabric manufacturer
Polygiene has signed a partnership with India-based textile manufacturer Skywalk International to treat textiles and facemasks with Polygiene ViralOff®. According to the Swedish ingredient brand, the order value is estimated between $150,000 to $200,000 per year. Skywalk has responded quickly to the need for antivirally treated facemasks, with distribution via ...
-
News briefsHoka One One partners with Polartec for apparel collections
Hoka One One is partnering with fabric developer Polartec to create a complete, all-inclusive range of high-performing shirts for all athletes. The fast-growing running footwear label of Deckers Brands that expanded into performance apparel this spring, said it looked at extensive consumer feedback to design Hoka’s first apparel collection of ...
-
News briefsGoPro‘s Hero8 Black now works as an HD webcam
GoPro announced that its flagship Hero8 Black camera now functions as a 1080p high-definition, wide-angle webcam. Users can update their Hero8 Black with a beta-release of the new firmware and install the new GoPro Webcam desktop utility to use their camera as a webcam. The GoPro Webcam desktop utility is ...
-
News briefsGarmin introduces new solar watches, cable charging becomes practically unnecessary
Garmin is expanding its solar product portfolio and now offers even more watches with an integrated, transparent solar charging lens that uses solar energy. In addition to a significantly extended battery life, some models also come with new features. The popular fēnix 6 series is now available as a complete ...
-
ArticleThe winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award
The Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG) has announced the winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award for the coming spring/summer season. Due to travel restrictions associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, the jury selected this year’s winners - one main winner and four category winners – not in the mountains of Austria, but ...
-
News briefs
Polygiene announces ViralOff®+ with lifetime washability
Polygiene announced at a press conference that it is developing a new formula for its ViralOff® technology that will provide a testable lifetime of virus reduction in garments. Products treated with the new ViralOff®+ will continue to reduce more than 99 percent of viruses within two hours, even after 30 ...
-
News briefsRecommended software update for BCA Tracker2 transceivers
Backcountry Access (BCA) has announced a software update specifically and exclusively for its Tracker2 avalanche transceivers. The company recommends all owners of Tracker2 to make use of this update. The update improves functionality in power saving mode. After 12 hours of no user input, Tracker2 will enter power save mode ...
-
News briefsSalomon makes Covid-19 relief donation to International Red Cross
Salomon will make a donation to a Covid-19 emergency appeal operated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from sales of its new limited-edition Golden Trail Series running footwear, apparel and gear. The ICRC helps people around the world affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. ...
-
News briefsNew smart bracelet locates children via NFC, secure and encrypted
With its smart wristband Bluon.me, the young Milan-based company Bluon provides a cost-effective and safe solution to the worries and fears of many parents: to be able to find children again in case of an emergency. The NFC (Near Field Communication) chip integrated in the colourful wristband provides all the ...
-
News briefs
Halti launches award-winning sustainable jacket
Halti has launched the Hiker Next Generation shell jacket, described by the brand as “the most sustainable product of our range to date.” The waterproof, windproof and breathable hiking jacket, which can be used in town as well, is a “mono-material product.” That means all of its fabrics and accessories ...
-
News briefs
New insulation options from Thermore
Thermore has expanded its line of blow-in Ecodown fibers, offering five different options in terms of weights and thicknesses with its heat-regulating technology. That includes a new Ecodown Fibers Light version, which provides a soft, ultra-light and packable insulation that is said to be 20 percent warmer than comparable products. ...
-
News briefsLeatherman introduces antimicrobial multitool
The U.S. multitool manufacturer Leatherman has introduced an antimicrobial tool that protects users from direct surface contact. With the new Clean Contact Carabiner (CCC), Leatherman helps consumers make a smoother transition to the new normality. The multi-purpose tool helps the owner to reduce direct contact with surfaces. At the same ...
-
News briefs
Thule launches Tepui rooftop tents in Italy
Thule has introduced its Tepui rooftop tents in Italy. Thule acquired the Tepui brand in late 2018 and integrated the products into its own portfolio under the Thule Tepui brand name. The product lines to be sold on the Italian market include the Tepui Explorer and Tepui Hybox series. The ...
-
News briefs
Tecnica supports U.S. footwear industry employees affected by Covid-19
The U.S. division of the Italian brand Tecnica has partnered up with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation, an organization that provides emergency financial assistance to footwear employees in crisis in the U.S. For every pair of Tecnica’s technical trail boots and shoes sold in the U.S. from June 10 to ...
-
News briefsNeck gaiter with ViralOff by P.A.C.
The German textile manufacturer P.A.C. has announced the world’s first antiviral multifunctional neck gaiter. The P.A.C. Original ViralOff is finished with the technology of the same name by Polygiene. It reduces 99% of viruses and bacteria in just two hours (certified ISO 18184:2019). Thanks to its antiviral function, moreover, there ...
-
News briefs
New face mask from Buff with HeiQ ViroBlock
With the reusable Filter Mask, the Spanish head- and neckwear specialist Buff presented a new three-layer mask made of CoolNet UV+ material, a Swiss-developed technology from HeiQ Materials, which is manufactured from 95 percent recycled polyester. The mask also features a replaceable filter system, developed by the Finnish company Ahlstrom-Munksjö, ...
-
News briefsNext gen of antiviral sprays and gels with Polygiene ViralOff to launch soon
Polygiene reported that its new ViralOff® technology will be used for hand gels, sanitary napkins and sprays from an industry consortium joining forces against the spread of the coronavirus. The new products are designed to be used both for objects and rooms and they will sold under the brand name ...
-
News briefs
Suunto Heatmaps technology can help respect social distancing
Suunto said that its Heatmaps technology, featured in the Wear app, can be of use in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. Optimized for the outdoors, the Heatmaps visualize where others have trained so that one can follow the most popular routes. This technology can similarly help manage so-called “social ...
-
News briefsNew antibacterial, no-touch towel for sweaty faces
ProSane Wear, an apparel company based in New York, is launching a reversible antibacterial microfiber towel hoodie, designed to make it possible to wipe sweat from the face without touching the towel directly with the hands. This special design helps minimize bacterial transfer from potentially contaminated surfaces, objects and other ...
-
News briefsGoPro’s newest product is not a camera
Source: © GoPro GoPro Zeus Mini The latest product from GoPro is not an action camera, but a magnetic, waterproof multi-purpose light, the Zeus Mini. The rechargeable light features a robust magnetic swiveling clip and is compatible with the full range of GoPro camera mounts. The Zeus ...
