Product – Page 111

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    GE is going to be working with Burlington Worldwide to...

    2011-10-26T00:00:00Z

    GE is going to be working with Burlington Worldwide to develop air-permeable and waterproof fabrics for the European workwear market. Substrates from Burlington will mix with membranes from GE for apparel, footwear and accessories for workers in industries such as construction, railways and postal services. The fabrics meet European ...

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    At this year's Focus Open at the Design Center Stuttgart,...

    2011-10-26T00:00:00Z

    At this year's Focus Open at the Design Center Stuttgart, Schoeller Textil's Energear technology won the Silver Award. The company says that this technology provides the feel of a hot stone massage or an infrared sauna, providing the body with relaxing, renewing heat. The special mix of titanium and mineral ...

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    Adidas has unveiled an “intelligent” football boot, the Adizero F50....

    2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

    Adidas has unveiled an “intelligent” football boot, the Adizero F50. Described as the fastest boot ever developed by the brand and as the ultimate digital training tool, it houses a Micoach Speed_Cell in the outsole that captures movements and measures key performance data such as actual, average and maximum speed, ...

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    Research conducted by a Swiss laboratory on 40 runners showed...

    2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

    Research conducted by a Swiss laboratory on 40 runners showed that their heart frequency went down by two beats per minute on average if they were running with On shoes on a treadmill, rather than with their conventional shoes. Twelve runners experienced a reduction of ten beats. Only two had ...

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    K2 Sports and the Rolling Stones have decided to partner...

    2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

    K2 Sports and the Rolling Stones have decided to partner to develop a limited series of skis bearing the name of the famous musical band, as both are celebrating 50 years of existence. The graphics include a list of songs played during a concert, parts of the text of some ...

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    Madrid-based BioTEE has come up with an eco-friendly tee that...

    2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

    Madrid-based BioTEE has come up with an eco-friendly tee that will help eliminate broken and discarded tees that litter the greens. Not only will it improve the aesthetics of the courses, but it will cut down on what clubs have to spend to maintain their estates - costs that are ...

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    Callaway Golf is introducing worldwide a new collection of technical...

    2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

    Callaway Golf is introducing worldwide a new collection of technical golf shoes, developed in-house

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    Pearl Izumi has brought out the first minimalist (barefoot) shoe...

    2011-10-07T00:00:00Z

    Pearl Izumi has brought out the first minimalist (barefoot) shoe for cycling and triathlon, which only weighs 195 grams

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    Newfeel, the private brand of walking shoes sold exclusively in...

    2011-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Newfeel, the private brand of walking shoes sold exclusively in Décathlon stores, is reporting a major success for its One Many sneaker, whose modular construction allows the user to change the upper on the technical and breathable comfort sole. Typically, the customer buys the soles at the modest price of ...

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    Canterbury, the rugby apparel brand, and Invista, the fiber manufacturer,...

    2011-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Canterbury, the rugby apparel brand, and Invista, the fiber manufacturer, have teamed up to make rugby shirts intended to help players avoid tackles at the Rugby World Cup that started a few days ago in New Zealand. Featuring special designs and fits, the shirts are made with Invista's Lycra Sport ...

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    Glenmuir's new fall/winter collection of golf wear features bionics nanotechnology...

    2011-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Glenmuir's new fall/winter collection of golf wear features bionics nanotechnology that provides better water repellency. Bionic-Finish is used on four of Glenmuir's men's lambswool's sweaters and two women's models. The Kielder and Jupiter men's styles also have a windproof lining for additional protection. Much apparel waterproofing involves the application ...

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    Callaway will start selling its new Razr XF golf iron,...

    2011-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Callaway will start selling its new Razr XF golf iron, targeted for golfers with mid to high handicaps. It is intended to complement its Legacy irons, which are aimed for low- to mid-handicap players. The Razr XF uses Callaway's Black PVD finish, partly to make it look impressive and partly ...

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    Crocs has a new line of shoes, Crocs Golf With...

    2011-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Crocs has a new line of shoes, Crocs Golf With Hank Haney, designed in partnership with Haney, the former golf coach for Tiger Woods. The new shoes will be available next spring in four unisex styles that can be worn on- or off-course. The midsoles are made with the company's ...

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    POC has come out with its new WO line of...

    2011-09-26T00:00:00Z

    POC has come out with its new WO line of protective gear for women. Its back protectors are designed to accommodate wider hips and narrower waists; unisex styles tended to ride up under women's armpits. Goggles and helmets are designed for smaller heads and faces, and gloves allow for narrower ...

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    A new Swedish bike helmet invention, Hövding, received an Index:Award...

    2011-09-26T00:00:00Z

    A new Swedish bike helmet invention, Hövding, received an Index:Award from the Danish crown prince and princess last month. Like a typical airbag, Hövding works as a collar with a removable shell that is blown up into a helmet at the moment an accident happens. Developed by two Swedish students ...

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    Mavic has developed its first line of bicycle helmets, featuring...

    2011-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Mavic has developed its first line of bicycle helmets, featuring technology that helps them adapt to the wearer's skull

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    Adidas is launching its first “barefoot” shoe, the Adipure, starting...

    2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Adidas is launching its first “barefoot” shoe, the Adipure, starting in the U.S. next November with a recommended retail price of $90 a pair. The European retail launch is expected next June 1. The Adipure is described as a shoe with a low footbed and a minimalistic profile that promotes ...

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    Ellesse is collaborating with the Italian brand Piaggio. on a...

    2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Ellesse is collaborating with the Italian brand Piaggio. on a special line of co-branded bicycles. The cooperation is an extension of Ellesse's 2011 “Sport Della Vita” campaign by the illustrator Robert McGinnis, known for book covers and movie posters. With only 16 units produced, the limited edition bike can only ...

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    McDavid is expanding the market for its Ultralight 195 ankle...

    2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

    McDavid is expanding the market for its Ultralight 195 ankle brace, usually worn by basketball players, to the tennis segment. Vahid Mirzadeh, a top college tennis player, will start his professional career wearing the brace. A recent yearlong study of 1,470 high school athletes conducted by the University of Wisconsin, ...

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    The éS skate shoe brand is being discontinued after the...

    2011-08-24T00:00:00Z

    The éS skate shoe brand is being discontinued after the next spring season, but its owner, Sole Technology, is hoping that it will be able to revive the brand if market conditions improve. The company's chief executive, Pierre-André Senizergues, called it “temporary silent market mode,” saying that the skate segment ...