All Product articles – Page 20
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ArticleSanctions deprive Russian athletes of much-needed apparel
Russian athletes barred from most international competitions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine now experience a shortage of apparel for training and performing. To meet the demand for athletic apparel for the near future of the Russian Olympic sports federations, investments of 2.5 billion roubles (€42m) are required, said Vasily ...
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News briefsSmith announces zero plastic waste in winter packaging and beyond
Smith Optics announced it will eliminate plastic waste in new packaging for winter sports and eyewear products beginning in Fall 2022. This includes the removal of plastic windows on goggle boxes, poly bags and internal plastic protectors in all new packaging. In addition, all new retail boxes will now be ...
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News briefsNike celebrates Montebelluna craftsmanship
Nike has released a special iteration of its Tiempo football boot, the Tiempo Legend IX elite. It is handcrafted in Montebelluna, Italy. The boot is embellished with a small Italian flag as a tribute to the know-how of Italian shoemakers. The Tiempo Legend IX is worn by Sandro Tonali, the ...
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News briefsShaun White expands own lifestyle brand with new apparel and accessories
Shaun White, three-time Olympic gold medalist and winner of the most X-Games gold medals in history, is expanding his namesake brand with new apparel and gear collections. Developed in partnership with U.S. outdoor retailer Backcountry, the Whitespace collection combines White’s 30 years of experience as a professional snowboarder, his own ...
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ArticlePolartec introduces new bio-based weather protection technology under Power Shield name
Polartec has launched a new bio-based fabric technology that aims to set a new standard for sustainable weather protection. The name of this new technology is an old acquaintance: Polartec Power Shield, a material already known for its softshell-like comfort with hardshell-like wind and waterproofness, especially in the advanced Pro ...
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News briefsUgg brings first carbon neutral classic boot to market
Source: Ugg Deckers brand Ugg is launching its first Classic Mini Regenerate boot this fall, with model and land protector Quannah ChasingHorse to be the face of the advertising campaign. The new boot is crafted from Land to Market-certified sheepskin from Atkins Ranch, with an outsole from ...
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NBA launches merchandise in India with Reliance Retail
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has entered a multi-year partnership with Reliance Retail to launch a range of merchandise in India. As part of the deal, Reliance Retail introduced on Oct. 12 a large selection of NBA team and NBA-branded products to fans in India, including adult and youth apparel, ...
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News briefsStance expands collection with lifestyle sportswear
Source: Stance Stance Primer Jogger Army Camo U.S. sock brand Stance has added apparel to its portfolio. As a start, Stance is offering hoodies, joggers, shorts, shirts and headwear. The bigger part of the fabrics is made from a blend of Pima cotton and fibers from algae. ...
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Sponsored“For Mindful Living”: The new Polygiene claim and what it means
Polygiene has a new range of technologies that can give products SuperPowers! We take a closer look.
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News briefsPuma teams up with Modibodi on a series of “Period Pep Talks”
Puma has collaborated with absorbent apparel brand Modibodi on a series of Period Pep Talks with female athletes designed to encourage women and girls to stay in sport. The initiative is meant to address the problem of girls quitting sports due to periods. The talks feature Australian rugby star Tiana ...
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News briefsPuma introduces sneaker infused with nitrogen foam
Puma has launched the Extent, a sneaker whose midsole features an innovative Nitro (nitrogen-infused) foam that is said to make it extremely lightweight, springy and soft. The Extent’s layered upper is inspired by Puma’s archive of 2000s long-distance running shoes. The material mixtures differ from one color to another, including ...
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News briefsAsics releases trainer with the world’s smallest carbon footprint
With the launch of its Gel-Lyte III CM 1.95 trainer, Asics has unveiled a sneaker with the world’s lowest carbon footprint. As the name suggests, the shoe emits 1.95kg CO2e across its lifecycle. This is significantly less than the lowest CO2e sneakers currently available on the market, based on available ...
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News briefsLacoste and Thrasher skate mag collab
Source: Lacoste Thrasher x Lacoste Legendary skateboarding magazine Thrasher, which has been around since 1981, has teamed up with apparel brand Lacoste for the first time for a joint skate collection. The collection’s design combines style elements from San Francisco and Paris, the two hometowns of the ...
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ArticleThe winners of the third round of ISPO Awards 2022
Fidlock, Halti, Jackery, and more have been announced as the 16 winners in the latest round of the ISPO Awards 2022. In this, the third of four year-round submission and judging cycles, winners were selected from a particularly diverse field, representing a range of products. The Q3 cycle jury ...
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ArticleGoogle debuts Fitbit-enabled smartwatch
Google is releasing, under the Pixel brand, its “first full-featured premium smartwatch.” The point of interest for the sports industry is the watch’s “deep integration with Fitbit,” with “on-device machine learning and deep optimization down to the processor level.” In short, Google has combined a wrist-worn, internet-connected computer with an ...
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News briefsAdidas teams up with Calm on World Mental Health Day
Adidas has announced a new partnership with Calm, a global mental health platform, on World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10). The idea behind the collaboration is to help progress sports performance by supporting mental well-being. Through Adidas’ membership program, adiClub, consumers can access Calm Premium. The partnership is starting as ...
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Nidecker partners with Layerise to launch new user experience
Source: Nidecker Supermatic binding Swiss snowboard brand Nidecker has partnered with Danish tech company Layerise to revolutionize the user experience of their new binding system, Supermatic. As reported in SGI Europe, Nidecker recently launched an innovative snowboard binding system, Supermatic. Together with Layerise — a modern customer ...
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News briefsNFL launches grassroots merchandise collection for 2022 NFL London Games
The National Football League (NFL) announced the upcoming launch of “Origins: An NFL Collection” in celebration of the NFL coming to London for the 2022 NFL London Games with American football matches played on Oct. 2, 9 and 10. Origins: An NFL Collection has selected two London brands, 37 LDN ...
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News briefsHummel unveils “toned down” Denmark kits for Qatar World Cup
Source: LinkedIn Danish jerseys by Hummel for Qatar 2022 Hummel has unveiled Denmark’s official kits for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. All the details for Denmark’s new jerseys were toned down, including Hummel’s logo and chevrons, as a “protest against Qatar and its human rights ...
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ArticleFila and the Shakur Estate release a special-edition collection of footwear, apparel and accessories
In collaboration with the Shakur Estate, Fila has released a special-edition collection of apparel, accessories and footwear in honor of the legendary musician. This is the first exclusive footwear collaboration between the Estate and Fila. Tupac Shakur was a cultural icon with an enduring influence that transcended music. Style was ...
