All Product articles – Page 7
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ArticlePrimaLoft launches new durable synthetic insulation
PrimaLoft, Inc. has introduced its latest innovation, PrimaLoft Utility. PrimaLoft Utility represents a new design approach and sets “new benchmarks in durability within the realm of synthetic insulation while also providing unparalleled ease of use and care.” According to PrimaLoft, Utility was designed to redefine the standards for durability and ...
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News briefsLululemon unveils Casual collection for fall
Traditionally known for its activewear, Canadian brand Lululemon has unveiled a new casual collection that aims to “solve the unmet needs in your everyday wardrobe and elevate the essentials.” The new Fall 2023 Casual collection features classic basics that provide comfort and confidence and features several new items not previously ...
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News briefsSkechers football boots now available
Source: Skechers Skechers SKX_01 In recent weeks, fans around the world have watched Harry Kane on the pitch, scoring multiple goals for his new club Bayern Munich while wearing Skechers football boots. Now Skechers has launched the boots, for which Kane is an ambassador, in stores in ...
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News briefsAdidas presents fashion-forward LFSTLR collection
Source: Adidas Supporting the growing Blokecore fashion trend, Adidas has unveiled its new LFSTLR jersey collection featuring the third jerseys of the 23/24 season from some of its leading clubs, reinterpreted as fashion-forward lifestyle streetwear. LFSTLR, the “most wearable soccer jersey,” blurs the lines between soccer performance ...
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News briefsMore sports features on the new Apple Watch
Apple will be releasing its Apple Watch Series 9 in stores on Sept. 22. From the sports perspective, the most salient novelties are the new double-tap gesture (to come in a software update in October), a faster and more capable Siri and the new features of the operating system. ...
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ArticleMuntagnard launches mono-material apparel via Kickstarter to avoid overproduction
Source: Muntagnard Muntagnard founders Dario Pirovino and Dario Grünenfelder Muntagnard, a young startup from Switzerland, has been offering its latest two sustainable products – the MIUtec Iso Vest and the MIUtec Iso Hooded Jacket – exclusively and internationally on Kickstarter since Aug. 24. The company uses Kickstarter ...
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ArticleTecnica presents first ski boot based on new eco design principles
For the 2023/24 season, Tecnica has redesigned its successful Cochise model to reduce its carbon footprint and support the circular economy. “The Cochise is our first ski boot to benefit from what we have learned from the ‘Recycle Your Boots’ program,” explains Matteo Murer, Product Manager Tecnica Ski Boots. “By ...
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News briefsElan introduces new Primetime ski collection
Slovenian ski company Elan has launched a new ski series called Primetime. According to Elan, the collection is designed to reignite the excitement of skiing on the slopes. It consists of eight ski models, including four men’s and four women’s skis, that combine a fresh and youthful design philosophy with ...
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News briefsSpeedo UK and Folk launch outdoor swim capsule
Source: Pentland Speedo UK has teamed up with independent British fashion label Folk to launch a limited-edition outdoor swim collection. With more consumers preferring outdoor swimming in lakes, rivers and oceans, the collection gives swimmers more outerwear options to brave cold waters and warm up after a ...
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News briefsAsics releases lightest CO2 emissions sneaker
Source: Asics Asics has launched the Gel-Lyte™ III CM 1.95 sneaker, calling it the lightest CO2 emissions sneaker on the market, based on a calculation conducted by Asics and validated by SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance) Japan, in accordance with ISO14067 standard in August 2022. Inspired by ...
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News briefsSwedish Stiga Sports expands presence in racquet sports segment
Swedish company Stiga Sports, already well established in the table tennis and padel segments, is expanding its focus to tennis. There are an estimated 400,000 active players in Sweden alone, with 105,000 registered, so the market is huge, according to the company. In the first step, three variants of the ...
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ArticleUYN banks on new biotech fibers
Source: UYN Evolutyon Biotech Italian brand UYN (Unleash Your Nature) has developed a range of new high-performance biomaterials. From Kapok, the so-called “plant wool,” to Flexicorn, an elastic fiber made from corn seeds, these fibers are designed to replace those synthetic ones derived from fossil fuels that ...
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News briefsFirst new Rihanna x Puma collaboration revealed
After teasing her return in March this year, Rihanna and Puma have launched their newest collaboration. With the singer now the Creative Director of Fenty x Puma, a new sneaker from the footwear franchise was unveiled today. The Fenty x Puma Avanti is a mix of two Puma icons, blending ...
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News briefsSaucony launches vegan Triumph RFG sneaker
Source: Saucony Triumph RFG Saucony has launched the Triumph RFG (“Running For Good”), described by the performance running lifestyle brand as “its most sustainable shoe to date.” The new shoe features plant-based, petroleum-free CovationBio PDO Susterra propanediol. Specifically, the Triumph RFG is the first athletic shoe to ...
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News briefsHanesBrands and G-III announce licensing agreement for Champion, C9 Champion outerwear
HanesBrands and G-III Apparel Group have entered into a strategic, multi-year licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of outerwear for the Champion and C9 Champion brands in North America, which includes exploring opportunities in Champion’s global network as a key partner. “G-III’s proven track record in category expansion ...
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News briefsFabletics launches desert-inspired collection with Khloé Kardashian
California-based activewear brand Fabletics, founded in 2013, has announced its latest celebrity collection in collaboration with entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast and television star Khloé Kardashian, launching Sept. 8. The nine fashionable pieces feature a desert-inspired theme that the company says reflects Kardashian’s perseverance and is directly influenced by her ability to ...
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News briefsNike introduces the ISPA Link Axis, a fully circular shoe
Source: Nike ISPA Link Axis production Nike is launching the ISPA Link Axis, described by the brand as its “first exploration into creating a fully circular shoe,” a closed-loop system that yields no waste. Every part of the Link Axis can be recycled, claims the company. ...
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News briefsVölkl celebrates 100 years “Made in Germany” with limited-edition skis
Source: Völkl Limited Edition 1923 Mantra German ski manufacturer Völkl is currently celebrating its 100th birthday. Since its founding in 1923 by Franz Völkl, the Bavarian company has become Germany’s largest and last remaining major ski manufacturer and has been operating worldwide for decades. To properly celebrate ...
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News briefsYanmar develops new marine activity called “Wheeebo”
Yanmar, a Japanese supplier of small and large engines, agricultural machinery and equipment, construction equipment, power systems, marine equipment, machine tools and components, has developed a new marine activity called Wheeebo. Users of the round board lean in the desired direction of travel – similar to using a hoverboard on ...
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News briefsHead presents tennis ball can with reduced footprint and improved recyclability
Head has developed a new tennis ball can that is much more environmentally friendly and will soon replace the familiar golden Head cans. They contain less plastic and are easier to recycle. A sample test carried out in collaboration with Austrian recycling company Saubermacher showed that up to ten times ...
