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Franz Koch, chief executive of Puma, has told a German...
Franz Koch, chief executive of Puma, has told a German newspaper that the Cat plans to bring out compostable or recyclable T-shirts and shoes in 2013
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Nike has secured a patent for Nike+ TM, a technology...
Nike has secured a patent for Nike+ TM, a technology that uses a computerized radar system with transmitters embedded in a soccer ball. The technology can be expanded to track performance in basketball, baseball, hockey and other sports.
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Adidas and Major League Soccer (MLS) have announced that MLS...
Adidas and Major League Soccer (MLS) have announced that MLS will integrate the Adidas Micoach Elite System league-wide as from the 2013 season, making it the first “smart league” in the world. The data-tracking technology provides coaches, trainers and players with real-time performance metrics including heart rate, acceleration, speed, distance, ...
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After H&M announced the opening of a couple of sports...
After H&M announced the opening of a couple of sports fashion stores in London for the Olympics, Mango announced that it is considering the development of a new line of sportswear and “homewear” within the next two-three years. This adds to recent announcements by the company in May about a ...
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The Bos Group has obtained a license to source and...
The Bos Group has obtained a license to source and distribute O'Neill footwear all around Europe, Sport Partner reports. The deal covers footwear for men, women and children in all seasons, and the first delivery is expected for the second half of 2013. It also involves O'Neill branded socks. Entities ...
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O'Neill 365 is launching the Natalie Coughlin Collection, designed by...
O'Neill 365 is launching the Natalie Coughlin Collection, designed by Natalie Coughlin, an American swimmer and an 11-time Olympic medalist. O'Neill 365 is an extension of the O'Neill brand and focuses on workout apparel that merges fashion and function. 2012 marks the 60th anniversary of O'Neill.
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After the launch of its golf apparel and footwear, Louis...
After the launch of its golf apparel and footwear, Louis Vuitton, the French luxury brand, is introducing a light but resistant and practical golf bag bearing its famous logo and intended to retail at more than €7,500
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Fifa has approved the use of a system using the...
Fifa has approved the use of a system using the world's first “intelligent” football – it can communicate that it has crossed the goal line. The Select iBall used in the GoalRef system has been tested by the football organization for several months, and has one final test left to ...
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Scientists at the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim, Germany, are working...
Scientists at the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim, Germany, are working to create virtual hand models and hand measurement tables that will be provided for glove manufacturers to aid in making customized ergonomic gloves. The scientists have compiled actual hand measurements in a database, inputting them with 3D scanners to make ...
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Brunotti, the Dutch surf brand, has come up with quick-dry...
Brunotti, the Dutch surf brand, has come up with quick-dry boardshorts featuring the famous “Sunflowers” painting by Vincent van Gogh, which will be sold through usual sports stores as well as museums such as the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the ...
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Vans has come out with a recyclable sandal in a...
Vans has come out with a recyclable sandal in a new partnership with Plus Compound Technologies, the maker of PLUSfoam recyclable material. The Nexpa sandal is available worldwide through select retailers. Michael Carr, the associate general manager at Plus Compound Technologies, noted that for the manufacturing run of Nexpa sandals, ...
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Eastpak has introduced its first collection of footwear for the...
Eastpak has introduced its first collection of footwear for the fall/winter 2012 season, adding to its daypacks and backpacks, under a licensing contract signed with Sugi International last year. Some of the shoes use the same materials as the backpacks. A larger collection has been developed for spring/summer 2013, which ...
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GE is introducing a new fabric, eVent DVL. DVL stands...
GE is introducing a new fabric, eVent DVL. DVL stands for Direct Venting Lite, and is an extension of the award-winning eVent fabric. eVent DVL promises to be an extremely light, air-permeable and waterproof material for three-season apparel.
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Columbia Sportswear presented its latest innovations for spring/summer 2013 at...
Columbia Sportswear presented its latest innovations for spring/summer 2013 at a showcase event held in Sedona, Arizona, last weekend. Its newest technology is called Omni-Freeze Zero. Mountain Hardwear, Columbia's sister company, calls the same technology Cool.Q Zero. The concept behind the new development is contrary to that of market leaders ...
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A new line of golf apparel, footwear and accessories under...
A new line of golf apparel, footwear and accessories under the label Ferrari Golf will soon be coming out thanks to a new deal between the Italian luxury car company and Cobra Puma Golf. The clothing will include polo shirts, knit, jackets and pants, and the footwear – handmade in ...
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Puma has agreed on a multi-year licensing deal with the...
Puma has agreed on a multi-year licensing deal with the Mini, the iconic small car manufactured and marketed by BMW. The two brands are joining forces to develop a collection of cars, shoes, apparel and accessories named Mini by Puma. A joint statement says the two new partners share values ...
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New Balance has signed several new licensing agreements in Europe....
New Balance has signed several new licensing agreements in Europe. Star Sock, a company based in the Netherlands, has the license for New Balance sports socks, covering the whole Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, starting this year. Two other licensees have been signed up for the Italian market. ...
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BioLogic has launched an Android version of its weatherproof Bike...
BioLogic has launched an Android version of its weatherproof Bike Mount case for smartphones. The Taiwanese company had already introduced a similar case for iPhones, enabling cyclists to use them as cycling computers. Thanks to its hardshell case, smartphones can be securely attached to the handlebar of a bicycle or ...
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MiTAC Europe is entering the bicycle market through a new...
MiTAC Europe is entering the bicycle market through a new collaboration with Shimano for its range of bike GPS, Mio Cyclo. Shimano will distribute the new range in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Norway, Finland and Sweden.
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Technogym, the big Italian manufacturer of fitness and wellness equipment,...
Technogym, the big Italian manufacturer of fitness and wellness equipment, has unveiled its latest product, called the mywellness Cloud. It combines cloud computing technology with a “mywellness” platform. The aim of the product is to ensure that operators are always in touch with their customers and to help users manage ...
