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ArticleProgress in ski boot recycling; call for collaboration
Source: Dalbello Dalbello LIFE ReSkiBoot Italian ski boot brand Dalbello celebrated the conclusion of its EU-funded LIFE ReSkiBoot project this February. The stated aim of this LIFE project was to produce and market 1,000 high-quality, competitive ski boots made from around 90 percent recycled secondary raw materials. ...
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News briefsPLC Detroit and Foot Locker open footwear creation studio
PLC Detroit has inaugurated the Foot Locker Footwear Creation Stu/deo, situated in a Bedrock-owned building in Detroit, Michigan. The design studio promises unparalleled access and opportunities in the field, offering shoemaking workshops, sample-making services, and small footwear production capabilities. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, PLC Detroit President Dr. D’Wayne Edwards expressed ...
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News briefsNew basketball made from next-gen material
Known for their distinctive footwear, New York-based vegan lifestyle menswear brand Brave GentleMan is making waves in the sporting world by introducing a basketball. This marks the first instance of a basketball crafted from the bio-based material Mirum, a collaborative effort with the New York Knicks and Leather Head Sports. ...
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ArticleAdidas partners with scientific project: Biopolymers from algae for textiles
The textiles of the future are “bio-based”. This is the conviction behind the BIOTEXFUTURE Innovation Space – a concept funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research as part of the transformation to a bio-based economy. A central role in this innovation space is played by the German ...
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ArticleSports protective gear market to post CAGR of 6% by 2027, according to new report
According to a new market research report by MarketsandMarkets, the sports protective gear market has grown considerably in 2021. It is projected to grow from US$5.3 billion in 2022 to US$7.1 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0 percent. The 212-page report is titled “Sports ...
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Stravito hires key executives, accelerates expansion
Stravito, an AI-powered platform for businesses that democratizes access to market research, continues to expand its global leadership team following its $14.6 million Series A financing last fall. Stravito has appointed Laura Lockley as VP of customer success and Will Gardiner as VP of marketing. These appointments will help Stravito ...
