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News briefsTarget jumps on the pickleball trend
Source: Prince Prince for Target US retail giant Target has announced a limited-time pickleball collection in collaboration with tennis and lifestyle brand Prince. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) 2023 Topline Participation Report, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US, and now ...
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News briefsNike supports mothers’ needs with new sports bra and shoe
Source: Nike Nike (M) Swoosh Bra Nike has created a wearable pump-compatible sports bra and an adjustable, easy-on walking shoe to support expecting and postpartum mothers. The new Nike (M) Swoosh Bra offers adjustable cup capacity thanks to wearable breast pumps to adapt to a changing body. ...
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News briefsTaylorMade unveils junior golf sets
TaylorMade is making a significant foray into the market for dedicated junior sets. The company’s core engineering team has developed clubs for younger players with a clear emphasis on performance and supportive features. All clubs in the set have been designed to help players build correct foundations from an early ...
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News briefsNike unveils new innovation cycle in preparation for Olympics
Nike’s latest innovation push follows CEO John Donahoe’s recent acknowledgment of the brand’s need to enhance its product innovation pipeline, citing it was “not performing at our potential.” The forthcoming products unveiled by Nike ahead of the Paris Olympics mark the commencement of a multiyear innovation drive, introducing “game-changing innovations” ...
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ArticleMore trouble with uniforms for Nike
Nike’s troubles with uniforms extend beyond Major League Baseball and Euro 2024. According to Reuters, a number of American women who will be competing in track and field at the Paris Olympics have complained that their Nike-designed kit is scanty. Steeplechaser Colleen Quigley has told Reuters that “they are absolutely ...
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ArticleAsics presents new Nimbus Mirai as its “most circular shoe ever”
Source: Asics Asics is launching the Nimbus Mirai, a performance running shoe designed to be remade at the end of its life. “Mirai” is the Japanese word for future, reflecting the brand’s commitment to make a positive impact on future generations of runners. Designed with recycling in ...
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ArticleThe boys of summer, mismatches and a new name for the sweat stain
This season’s uniforms for Major League Baseball (MLB), with Nike design and Fanatics manufacturing, are proving to be something of a flop – or a sop. Tops don’t match bottoms, details once specific to a team are now uniform throughout the league, names have shrunk to illegibility from the stands, ...
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News briefsHead and Porsche present exclusive capsule for the 911 Turbo’s 50th anniversary
Source: Head Porsche | Head W Series To mark the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911 Turbo, Head and Porsche have teamed up to create three exclusive skis and a complete collection of sportswear and accessories, including two Mips helmets and a pair of ski goggles, influenced ...
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News briefsNew Balance teams up with Joe Freshgoods
New Balance has teamed up with Joe Freshgoods, the Chicago-based lifestyle brand founded by Joe Robinson, on the return of the New Balance 1000. The sneaker running style, originally released in 1999, has been reimagined for a new generation but with a “When things were pure” nostalgic influence, from the ...
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News briefsFabletics and Khloé Kardashian drop third collection
Khloé Kardashian and California-based activewear brand Fabletics have launched a new collection of compression swimwear. It is named Khloe V3 to reflect the number of total product lines released from the brand’s collaboration with the celebrity. The mother-of-two’s new collection includes 26 limited-edition pieces, which Kardashian describes as “perfect for ...
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News briefsCenterline Athletics debuts line, partners with pro pickleball player
Centerline Athletics, a new player in the performance apparel market, recently launched its line, targeting both men and women. The brand kicked off with a strategic partnership with Thomas Wilson, a Top 10 Pro Pickleball Association (PPA) athlete. Centerline Athletics says it distinguishes itself with its innovative Griptek technology, promising ...
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News briefsOrange balls can lead to better scores, suggests new Irish study
A recent study has shed light on the potential benefits of using orange golf balls over white golf balls. The study, funded by golf ball maker Seed Golf, found that orange golf balls improve the scores of golfers of all abilities compared to traditional white golf balls. The white paper, ...
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News briefsPuma unveils 2024 national team kits with sustainability at the core
Source: Puma Puma has launched its latest National Team Home and Away kits for 2024, showcasing designs that pay homage to each nation’s heritage. The Authentic versions boast Puma’s Ultraweave technology, while the replica jerseys are crafted using Puma’s Re:Fibre recycling innovation. Re:Fibre represents Puma’s commitment to ...
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News briefsPuma pairs with anime
Puma has struck a licensing deal with an anime series, One Piece, and thus presumably with some combination of the Japanese manga artist Eiichiro Oda, the Japanese publishing company Shueisha and the Japanese animation studio Toei Animation, part of the Toei Company. One Piece was recently adapted for live action ...
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News briefsPuma unveils Jamaican Olympic kits
Puma has unveiled the Jamaican Olympic Association kits at the ISSA Boys & Girls Championships in Kingston, Jamaica. “In their truest form, these kits are an expression of speed. Speed has always been Puma’s vantage point. It is what enables us to see the game differently, challenge convention, and create ...
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ArticleNike addresses backlash over England kit for Euro 2024
Nike has responded to the widespread criticism surrounding its controversial England kit design for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament. The kit modification notably alters England’s traditional St. George’s flag, replacing the customary red and white hues with a combination of red, purple, black, and a purple cross. British Prime Minister ...
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ArticleMetamorfish makes customization infinite: “Everyone saw it as science fiction”
The problem with a bad fit could soon be over. Metamorfish has created a material with infinite customization possibilities.
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News briefsAdidas Golf unveils new material concepts in Ultimate365 apparel range
Source: Press image Adidas Golf use new materials in their new apparel Adidas Golf is introducing two new material concepts – Twistknit and Twistwave – aimed at redefining performance on the golf course. These innovations are available in both men’s and women’s Ultimate365 apparel. The ...
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News briefsPuma and Formula 1 unveil their inaugural collaboration collection
Source: Press image Puma and Formula 1 collaborate for their first collection Puma and Formula 1 have joined forces to introduce their first full collaborative collection for Spring/Summer 2024. This comprehensive collaboration marks a significant milestone in motorsport fashion, according to the brands. Inspired by race suit ...
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ArticleAdidas has revealed seven kits for Euro 2024, inspired by Tintin, tartan and carnation
Adidas has pulled back the curtain on the latest lineup of technical performance kits for seven prominent football federations ahead of UEFA Euro 2024. Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Scotland, Spain, and Wales will hit the field sporting reimagined home and away designs. Each jersey is meticulously crafted to instill a ...
