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News briefsBrooks launches running shoe made from partially recycled materials on path to net zero
Source: Brooks Running Green Silence Ghost 15 With the introduction of the Green Silence Ghost 15, Brooks takes another (running) step toward its net-zero emissions goal in 2040. 39.4 percent of the shoe is made from recycled materials, including 80 percent of the upper. Both represent the ...
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News briefsGulden comments on Kanye West incident on podcast
Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, interviewed Bjørn Gulden, CEO of Adidas, on his podcast “In Good Company” on Sept. 13. The boss of the world’s second-largest sporting goods company said during the interview, among other things, that Kanye West may not have meant his anti-Semitic statements as ...
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News briefsFreitag celebrates 30 years with a fake turned original
In the fall of 1993, two brothers made bags from used truck tarps in a Zurich apartment. Today, this has grown into a company that puts unique recycled bags on the road from Europe to Asia. The idea is to keep used materials in circulation for as long as possible ...
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ArticleSafilo and Amazon launch new smart glasses with Alexa for the US market
Amazon has announced upgrading its smart eyewear collection with the launch of seven new styles, including five Echo Frames models, its proprietary brand, and two designs by Carrera, a house brand of Safilo Group. It is the first time the Italian eyewear company has partnered with Amazon. All Amazon smart ...
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ArticleCoats and Lenzing join forces for Circle’s synthetic-free running shoe
Source: Circle Sportswear Circle Sportswear SuperNatural Runner Coats Footwear, a UK-based yarn and structural component manufacturing company, announced its collaboration with Lenzing Group, an Austrian manufacturer of specialty cellulose-based fibers for the textile industry. By combining Coats Footwear’s ProWeave™ technology with Lenzing’s Tencel™ lyocell filament, the two ...
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ArticleReebok unveils new premium sportstyle line in partnership with Farfetch's NGG
Reebok has unveiled Reebok LTD, a new premium line led by New Guards Group (NGG), with the goal of further elevating the Reebok brand through new products and collaborations. Reebok defines LTD as “a playground for creative evolution” under the motto “LEARN. TEST. DESIGN.” (LTD); a platform to unleash personal ...
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News briefsRoger Federer’s last Grand Slam-winning outfit up for sale in historic tennis auction
Source: Prestige Memorabilia Roger Federer’s 2018 Australian Open match worn and signed outfit Prestige Memorabilia announced an auction of tennis memorabilia culminating in an exclusive piece of tennis history: Roger Federer’s match-worn outfit from his landmark 20th Grand Slam victory at the 2018 Australian Open. The win ...
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News briefsPatagonia releases new neoprene-free wetsuits with more stretch and comfort
The US magazine Surfers reports that Patagonia has released a redesigned line of its Yulex neoprene-free wetsuits. After searching for a way to get rid of neoprene – a synthetic rubber – since 2008, the outdoor brand released its first neoprene-free line of wetsuits in 2014, made from natural Yulex ...
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News briefsHuntsman develops first liquid TPU for the footwear industry, easy to process and circular
Source: Huntsman U.S. chemical company Huntsman has developed a liquid thermoplastic polyurethane (LTPU) that enables the rapid production of high-performance midsoles and aligns with the ambitions of brand-name manufacturers of athletic and casual footwear. The Smartlite® O LTPU system is easier to process than expanded forms of ...
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News briefsNike x Feng Chen Wang: Unconventional and sustainably-minded
Source: Nike Transform Jacket, Nike x Feng Chen Wang Nike and Chinese-born, London-based designer Feng Chen Wang have unveiled their first collaboration. It sees them break with conventions of apparel construction to reinterpret sportswear pieces as highly functional blends of different cultural and design elements, led by ...
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News briefsArmada, Atomic and Salomon recall ski touring bindings
Ski equipment manufacturers Armada, Atomic and Salomon have issued a voluntary and precautionary product recall for a specific production run of the “Tracer”, “Backland” and “MTN” bindings. The manufacturers say it has become apparent that, under certain conditions, the spring guide axle on the toe piece of the binding could ...
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ArticleMilan to become “the first wellness city”
Technogym’s founder and president, Nerio Alessandri, is planning to make Milan the “first wellness city,” as he has said in an interview with Corriere della Sera. In 2003, Alessandri founded the Wellness Foundation, based in Italy’s Romagna, where Technogym is also headquartered. The Wellness Foundation promotes scientific research, health education ...
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News briefsFanatics signs Harry Kane to exclusive memorabilia deal
England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has signed a multi-year memorabilia partnership with Fanatics. Under the terms of the agreement, Fanatics will become the sole distributor of Kane’s collectibles, autographs and memorabilia, including match-used boots and shirts. The 30-year-old is the first British athlete to partner exclusively with ...
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ArticleAnnie Leibovitz shoots for Canada Goose, focus on female empowerment
Canada Goose has taken to the rugged landscapes of New Mexico with Annie Leibovitz to stage its latest brand campaign, taking its community on a journey of female empowerment and individuality. The new Live in the Open campaign for FW23 celebrates three trailblazing women from the vastly different worlds of ...
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News briefsRoots celebrates its 50th anniversary with Barbie
Source: Roots Roots teams up with Barbie for the Candian brand’s 50th anniversary Canadian lifestyle brand Roots is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an exclusive apparel and doll collaboration with fashion icon Barbie. The two brands will launch Sept. 15, 2023, to inspire Barbie and Roots fans ...
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Infographics & DataSales of the biggest Athletic Apparel, Accesories and Footwear companies worldwide 2022
This week’s infographic comes from Statista, who compiled the Athletic Apparel, Accessories and Footwear sales figures for some of the biggest sporting goods companies worldwide, Jan. 2022 – Jan. 2023.
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News briefsSaysh launches first performance running sneaker
Source: Saysh The Felix Runner Saysh, the lifestyle brand founded in 2021 by Olympian Allyson Felix and her brother Wes, is introducing “The Felix Runner,” a new women’s sneaker and the brand’s first performance running shoe. While the Saysh One was primarily designed for walking and light ...
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News briefsIceberg enters golf apparel and accessories market
Iceberg has signed a licensing deal for golf apparel and accessories with Korean firm Amcr, the owner of high-end golf clothing brand AmazingCre. The new licensed collection, which is part of a five-year partnership agreement with Amcr, comprises men’s and women’s golf apparel and accessories. The line will launch with ...
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News briefsTrans skater Baker’s own Nike signature shoe
Source: Nike Non-binary skate pro Leo Baker The new Nike SB React Leo is a nod to iconic shoes from the Nike vaults and Leo Baker’s favorite skate staples. The result, according to Nike, is a genderless, minimalist mid-top skateboarding shoe that combines modern technology, personalized details ...
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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 ...
