Product – Page 75

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    Gore is combining Gore Bike Wear and Gore Running Wear,...

    2017-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Gore is combining Gore Bike Wear and Gore Running Wear, its two clothing brands, to form Gore Wear. The combination of Gore's cycling and running wear brands, which will be effective as of spring/summer 2018, is supposed to reflect the changing behavior of consumers, from specialists in one sport to ...

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    Polartec has announced the launch of Polartec Power Fill, a...

    2017-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Polartec has announced the launch of Polartec Power Fill, a new fill insulation technology made with 80 percent post-consumer recycled content. The technology is said to provide greater warmth retention in colder conditions without added weight. The new fill consists of a soft and pliable matrix of spun polyester yarns ...

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    Schoeller Textil and Osmotex have signed a production agreement for...

    2017-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Schoeller Textil and Osmotex have signed a production agreement for Hydro_Bot, an innovative technology for moisture management in performance and outdoor clothing. Hydro_Bot was first unveiled by Osmotex at Ispo in February. The technology relies on an active membrane that uses a small electric pulse to drive moisture away from ...

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    Puma is teaming up with Sophia Webster, the British accessories...

    2017-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Puma is teaming up with Sophia Webster, the British accessories designer, for the development of a shoe model that will be released globally in September

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    Puma says it is reinventing lacing with a system, called...

    2017-05-18T00:00:00Z

    Puma says it is reinventing lacing with a system, called Netfit, that allows for multiple lacing options. It is designed to enhance the fit and support of the shoe with a high-grade engineered net and form-fitting base materials. Several decades ago, the German brand had already reinvented lacing once with ...

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    Asics and Runkeeper are introducing the Asics Pace Academy Challenge,...

    2017-05-18T00:00:00Z

    Asics and Runkeeper are introducing the Asics Pace Academy Challenge, a new experience on the Runkeeper mobile running app designed to help runners improve their speed. The platform features a series of interval workouts for runners of all levels, tailored to each runner's ability, which can be incorporated into their ...

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    Polygiene is teaming up with Respect Your Universe (RYU), a...

    2017-05-18T00:00:00Z

    Polygiene is teaming up with Respect Your Universe (RYU), a brand of urban athletic apparel based in Vancouver, Canada, for the development of a line of odorless garments for men and women. The Swedish provider of odor control solutions is also working more closely with Goldwin in Japan for the ...

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    Helly Hansen has won a “Red Dot: Best of the...

    2017-05-18T00:00:00Z

    Helly Hansen has won a “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for product design of its Icon jacket. The international Red Dot design competition has existed since 1954. Its design prize is awarded each year by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany. More than 5,500 submissions from ...

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    HeiQ is launching the Fresh NKU, a new product in...

    2017-05-18T00:00:00Z

    HeiQ is launching the Fresh NKU, a new product in its odor control HeiQ Fresh Tech technology family. According to the Swiss company, the Fresh NKU can eliminate odors such as the plastic smell generated by its monomeric components, the smell from bacterial sweat or that of body hormones from ...

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    Cordura, a brand of Invista, has announced a collaboration with...

    2017-05-18T00:00:00Z

    Cordura, a brand of Invista, has announced a collaboration with Südwolle, the global wool yarn producer, to develop a performance nylon/wool blend. The yarn, which will combine nylon 6.6 fibres with Merino wool, is supposed to offer enhanced abrasion resistance, tensile strength performance and strong tear resistance. Details of the ...

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    Inditex says that its sports apparel line, launched three years...

    2017-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Inditex says that its sports apparel line, launched three years ago in its Zara stores, has failed to meet expectations, but it’s not clear whether the group is taking it out of the market

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    Decathlon has launched yet another private label, Subea, for underwater...

    2017-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Decathlon has launched yet another private label, Subea, for underwater sports, from scuba diving to snorkeling and spear fishing. The products are developed in the port of Hendaye, on the Basque coast, which is already the head office for the Tribord brand of water sports products. The French retailer has ...

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    Skechers USA has launched a women's sneakers line called “You...

    2017-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Skechers USA has launched a women's sneakers line called “You by Skechers,” an athleisure collection which combines the technologies from the brand's performance shoes with the lifestyle needs of modern young women. To promote the collection, Skechers has partnered with Koya Webb, a fitness model and vegan advocate; Sophie Jaffe, ...

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    Ecco has adopted Boa Technology's lacing system for two models...

    2017-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Ecco has adopted Boa Technology's lacing system for two models of its Ecco Cage range of golf shoes. The system has already been used since 2006 by Footjoy and since 2011 by Adidas Golf.

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    Dynafit has developed an ulttralight jacket for fast hiking, trail...

    2017-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Dynafit has developed an ulttralight jacket for fast hiking, trail running, mountain skiing and other intense outdoor activities with Polartec's Thermal Pro fabrics and its Hardface technology

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    Adidas has launched its first branded fitness app. All Day,...

    2017-03-31T00:00:00Z

    Adidas has launched its first branded fitness app. All Day, available for iOS and Android, is meant to help users stay fit and healthy through tutorials covering a wide range of contents, from yoga moves to healthy recipes. The app also allows to track health-related aspects such as movement, nutrition ...

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    On the occasion of Nike's Air Max Day campaign, the...

    2017-03-31T00:00:00Z

    On the occasion of Nike's Air Max Day campaign, the brand has brought in a series of artists asking them to reinterpret the shoe. The “Vision-Airs” collection has brought in Riccardo Tisci, Marc Newson, and Arthur Huang to re-design the sneaker. Tisci designed a synthetic leather and suede black shoe ...

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    Hurley, a brand of Nike, has launched its first line...

    2017-03-31T00:00:00Z

    Hurley, a brand of Nike, has launched its first line of technical swimwear for women. To mark the occasion, the surf apparel and accessories brand has collaborated with Carissa Moore, the triple world champion surfer, on the design of the new high-performance pieces. The swimwear is made in quick-dry fabric. ...

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    Rossignol is teaming up with Tommy Hilfiger on a ski...

    2017-03-31T00:00:00Z

    Rossignol is teaming up with Tommy Hilfiger on a ski collection for the upcoming winter season. The skis, helmet and other items in the collection feature the historic colors of the American label – blue, white and red. The sale prices will range between €499 and €699. The collection will ...

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    Decathlon is launching a new private label, Itiwit, for a...

    2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Decathlon is launching a new private label, Itiwit, for a growing range of paddlesports products that it has been marketing under its Tribord brand. The name is inspired by the words “itinerary” and “inuits,” the Arctic tribes that introduced the kayak many centuries ago.