All Product articles – Page 65
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A few weeks ago, Quechua invited a group of 14...
A few weeks ago, Quechua invited a group of 14 eyewear designers from Julbo and other companies in the Jura region of France for a presentation of Decathlon's outdoor brand, its product design and development strategy and an exchange of views. For the time being, Decathlon markets several lines of ...
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Invista has introduced a new line of Thermolite infrared yarns...
Invista has introduced a new line of Thermolite infrared yarns that absorb near-infrared (NIR) rays to raise the temperature of the garment. Their hollow fibers insulate the garment and minimize heat loss. Drying times are reduced.
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Columbia Sportswear is re-branding Montrail and focusing its footwear line...
Columbia Sportswear is re-branding Montrail and focusing its footwear line on trail running. The products will carry the Columbia Montrail label from spring 2017 onward, somewhat like the recently launched Columbia PFG sub-brand, which stands for Columbia Performance Fishing Gear. Columbia is investing strongly in the growing trail running category, ...
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Proged is re-launching Tuckland, an old Spanish brand of outdoor...
Proged is re-launching Tuckland, an old Spanish brand of outdoor shoes, adding a line of outdoor clothing for autumn/winter 2016/17 after marketing some hiking and trekking shoes for the current autumn/winter season. The new footwear line developed for the next season, which will be made in Europe and Asia, uses ...
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Waldläufer, a German brand of comfort shoes, plans to launch...
Waldläufer, a German brand of comfort shoes, plans to launch a small collection of outdoor shoes for spring/summer 2017
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Berg Outdoor, the Portuguese outdoor brand that was previously sold...
Berg Outdoor, the Portuguese outdoor brand that was previously sold as a private label of the Portuguese retail chain Sport Zone, launched a new logo at this year's Ispo show and presented a restructured and enhanced collection, including a completely new snow collection and a new travel line. The brand's ...
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Geox is pursuing a new phase of diversification into apparel...
Geox is pursuing a new phase of diversification into apparel with two new product lines that were presented at the Pitti Uomo and Pitti Bimbo fairs in Florence last month. One is Nordplus, a line of high-end jackets for men and women with “dynamic transpiration.” The other one is a ...
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New types of waterproof hoods made a sensation at the...
New types of waterproof hoods made a sensation at the Outdoor Retail Winter Market. An observer of the market picked the hood of a Berghaus jacket with a three-layer Gore-Tex shell and a hood by Columbia Sportswear featuring an OutDry membrane on the outside.
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Vibram is launching a new grip technology for use on...
Vibram is launching a new grip technology for use on ice, especially wet ice, called Vibram Arctic Grip. The sole features special thermochromic lugs that are activated when the temperature falls below 0 degrees Celsius. In contrast with existing ice grip systems, which use metal support devices inserted into the ...
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Icebug is introducing a versatile “three-season sneaker” for everyday use...
Icebug is introducing a versatile “three-season sneaker” for everyday use with a suede leather upper and a rubber sole fitted with two of its traction technologies. The rubber compound provides traction on wet surfaces. The studs can be removed.
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Merino Ultimate, a Chinese producer of merino wool circular fabrics...
Merino Ultimate, a Chinese producer of merino wool circular fabrics who won an Ispo Gold Award last year, is introducing a new moisture management system and Wooloft, a new line of polyester/wool filling materials
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Moncler is expanding its children's line with an infant carrier...
Moncler is expanding its children's line with an infant carrier pack for trekking created by Chicco, the Italian specialist of children's products. The infant carrier pack is available in polished red nylon, Moncler's signature material and color, and therefore features an unmistakable “Moncler look.” It is designed to hold infants ...
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Brunton has identified a potential risk of fire in certain...
Brunton has identified a potential risk of fire in certain energy storage systems sold as Brunton Charger Impel and/or Brunton Charger Impel 2. These lithium polymer batteries have a capacity of 13,000 mAh at 12 volts. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and other regulatory agencies, the ...
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Polartec has announced the launch of Polartec Delta, its first...
Polartec has announced the launch of Polartec Delta, its first cooling platform, at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2016. Delta is a wicking fabric for performance in warmer climates inspired by the design of car radiators. The new fabric is made of an optimal base layer that is said to be ...
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Columbia Sportswear has signed a global licensing agreement with Marchon...
Columbia Sportswear has signed a global licensing agreement with Marchon Eyewear, the world's third-largest producer of branded eyewear and sunglasses. Vision Monday reports that the Columbia range is set to hit the market in September, and it will include a range of technical sunglasses for Columbia's Performance Fishing Gear (PFG) ...
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Pertex, known for its lightweight but durable performance fabrics, has...
Pertex, known for its lightweight but durable performance fabrics, has announced the launch of a new fabric technology called CS10, which is claimed to offer increased abrasion and water resistance. CS10 technology uses yarns with unique diamond shaped filaments that tightly lock together to provide a stable construction and give ...
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Vibram is launching the FiveFingers CVT Wool, a new model...
Vibram is launching the FiveFingers CVT Wool, a new model in its FiveFingers five-toe shoe range. The new product features an upper made from wool, to keep warm on the coldest days, as well as the company's proprietary Icetrek rubber inserts, for grip and stability on slippery surfaces.
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Primaloft is coming out with a new insulations for high-output...
Primaloft is coming out with a new insulations for high-output sports activities, called Primaloft Gold Insulation Active, as a step-up to the Primaloft Silver Insulation Active solution introduced one year ago. Both use proprietary manufacturing and finishing processes that lock its fibers in place, preventing them from migrating through ...
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Columbia Sportswear is making a significant expansion into the performance...
Columbia Sportswear is making a significant expansion into the performance underwear category through an exclusive global licensing agreement with Delta Galil Industries. Under the contract, the Israeli firm, which is already Columbia's global licensee for socks, will produce a range of Columbia branded products including men's and women's underwear as ...
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Working in collaboration with two other organizations, Eurosima and Sporaltec,...
Working in collaboration with two other organizations, Eurosima and Sporaltec, Outdoor Sports Valley has sponsored and published the first research study on ceramics-lined garments, comparing their effect during exercise to placebo garments. The purpose was to determine whether ceramics-lined apparel modifies skin temperature, improving the feeling of comfort, and whether ...
