All Product articles – Page 11
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News briefsAdidas Sportswear drops comfort-first collection, promoted by lineup of global celebs
Adidas has unveiled the latest drop from its new Adidas Sportswear label. Z.N.E. is a collection of comfortable and relaxed fits, featuring innovative materials such as Aeroready technology and four-way stretch fabric for maximum comfort. The collection of hoodies, track pants, t-shirts and shorts offers minimalist and distraction-free design for ...
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News briefsReebok to launch smart eyewear in early 2024
Authentic Brands Group, the owner of Reebok, and Innovative Eyewear have agreed on a new deal for the licensing of smart eyewear for Reebok. The initial Reebok smart eyewear collection, comprising styles for both men and women, is expected to launch in early 2024. Innovative Eyewear is the developer and ...
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ArticleRussian athletic apparel market in turmoil
The Russian market for sportswear has become strained with the departure of industry leaders Nike, Adidas, Puma and Reebok, as well as smaller European players, over the past year, according to several Russian publications. This segment has suffered much more from Western sanctions than the sporting goods market in general. ...
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C-Suite InterviewMario Stucki: “Dimpora makes 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 briefsAsics invests in haptics for VR exercise
Asics Ventures, the investment arm of the sportswear company, has invested in Valkyrie Industries Limited, whose hardware and software are designed to produce “immersive sports experiences” through “muscle-based haptics.” Asics’ funds will be helping bring to market Valkyrie’s EIR Armbands, which “combine virtual reality and electrical muscle stimulation.” The companies ...
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News briefsNike to release NFT
Nike has announced but not described a new sneaker NFT, due for release on June 20. Airphoria will be available in what the company calls the “ultimate sneaker hunt” through the networked video game Fortnite, published by Epic Games.
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News briefsPuma revamps its metaverse
Puma has established a sequel to its original metaverse. Black Station made its debut in September of last year as part of the company’s Futrograde show at New York Fashion Week. It sold NFTs (“digital collectibles”) that could be redeemed for physical sneakers. The new Black Station 2 has “two ...
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News briefsArena collaborates with Woolmark on beachwear collection
Arena has presented a new beachwear collection and collaboration with The Woolmark Company. The new product line for spring/summer 2024 was exhibited for the first time at the Pitti Uomo fashion show in Florence on June 13-16 in a special installation at the Giardino del Glicine. Each piece uses a ...
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News briefsThermore launches Ocean Cycle-certified Ecodown Fibers Ocean
Milan-based insulation manufacturer Thermore has launched its new fiber product called Ecodown Fibers Ocean, which it says is the first thermal insulation made from 100 percent ocean-bound raw materials (PET bottles). The new product is Ocean Cycle-certified and made at Thermore’s production site in Hong Kong. Thermore’s commitment to clean ...
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ArticleChanging the game: First volleyball brand dedicated exclusively to female players
Avoli, the first and only sports brand dedicated exclusively to the performance needs and demands of women’s and girls’ volleyball, has announced its official launch in the U.S. with the support of angel investors who recognized “the brand’s tremendous potential in the rapidly expanding landscape of girls’ volleyball.” The sport ...
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News briefsDecathlon unveils 3D-printed shoe
Decathlon, in partnership with printing specialists HP and the Italian-based Lonati (manufacturer of circular knitting machines), unveiled an innovation in shoe manufacture at the ITMA trade show in Milan, presenting a 3D-printed shoe. The shoe combines a sock made using Lonati’s XT-Machine and Double Cylinder E1530XS knitting machines, which enable ...
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News briefsAdidas licensee to introduce a new pádel brand
All for Padel (AFP) is planning to field its own brand, according to a pair of reports in CMDsport. The brand is to make its debut in December (for the Christmas season); include racquets, apparel and shoes; and take aim at “the new generations.” CEO José Luís Sicre assures CMDsport ...
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News briefsNike introduces the Phantom Luna women’s football boot
Source: Nike Nike Phantom Luna Nike is launching the Phantom Luna, described by the brand as “the most innovative and researched women’s-led boot in company history.” The boot features a new traction pattern, named Nike Cyclone 360, which is said to improve rotational traction and help players ...
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News briefsReebok enters pet supplies business
Reebok has launched a new line of dog-friendly items at U.S. pet retailer Petco. The collection includes a variety of Reebok-branded T-shirts and K9 apparel, tennis balls, hats, backpacks and other accessories for dogs. See the products here.
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News briefsNIP and Fila introduce jersey with ID chip for e-sports gamers
Source: Fila NIP x Fila Pro Kit E-sports legend Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) has announced the launch of its first collection with Italian sports brand Fila. Together, the two brands aim to define the future gaming style for fans and players around the globe. The NIP x ...
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News briefsAdidas and Macklemore’s Bogey Boys reinterpret classic golf style
Source: Adidas Adidas x Bogey Boys Adidas and Bogey Boys, a golf and lifestyle brand founded by U.S. rapper Macklemore, have teamed up to “reimagine timeless styles from the 70s and 80s that established new trends for fashion, lifestyle and sports.” The new Adidas x Bogey Boys ...
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News briefsAsics introduces carbon footprint labeling for its products
Source: Asics Gel Kayano 30 Asics this week unveiled the 30th generation of its Gel Kayano running shoe, which not only features new adaptive technology that provides “runners with exceptional stability and unprecedented comfort for the entire duration of a run “ but also comes with a ...
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News briefsNike strikes deal with video game giant
Source: Nike Nike Virtual Studios has established a partnership with EA Sports, producer of such video games as the FIFA series and Madden NFL. The objective is to “build new immersive experiences” and open new avenues for customization, especially through .Swoosh. As our readers might recall, .Swoosh ...
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C-Suite InterviewMammut CEO: “We don’t want to give up our roots”
Its popularity within the gorpcore movement will not influence the direction of Mammut, says CEO Heiko Schäfer: “We are not a fashion brand.”
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C-Suite InterviewCarla Murphy: “Adidas Terrex brings a new narrative to the industry”
Read more about how the SVP/Global General Manager sees Adidas Terrex’s place in the Outdoor industry and where it could be in the future
