Author: VBC

Outdoor Research launched its Spring 2022 plus-size technical outdoor apparel collection for women, including waterproof rain shells, synthetic insulation, fleece, hiking and mountaineering pants, sun layers, and base layers. available at  In Fall 2022, Outdoor Research will expand its women’s Plus collection with two ski kits, including jackets, pants and bib, winter insulation layers, winter […]

In celebration of its 115th anniversary, Rossignol highlights its commitment to sustainable product development, eco-conscious design, product life-cycle, and recycling solutions by introducing its Essential ski.  Available in limited quantities in FW 2022/23, the ski was developed using the simplest and fewest raw materials, ensuring that more than 75 percent of the ski is 100 […]

ORCA Coolers & Drinkware, the U.S.-based manufacturer, celebrates ten years with four drinkware styles, a new logo and the slogan  “Make it Last.” The new travel mugs include the Camper and Traveler. The stainless steel, double-walled and vacuum-sealed drinkware keeps beverages cold for up to 24 hours and hot for eight hours. Additional features include:  […]

Costa Sunglasses, manufacturer of the first color-enhancing all-polarized glass sunglass lens, offers the Lido for Spring 2022. Lido’s pro-level features include vented, adjustable nose pads, sweat channels and eyewire drains, Hydrolite grips on the nose pad and temples, top shields and side hooding, spring hinges, and thin temple.  “Lido is a brand new category for […]

BEND, Ore., (April 19,, 2022) — BlackStrap, the leading made-in-the-USA manufacturer of face gear, base layers, and accessories for winter sports, anglers, and outdoor recreationists has become a primary sponsor and bib-supplier for the United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) events and competitions.  “We are incredibly excited to partner with USASA as […]

OrthoLite introduces OrthoLite ESD Shield, the mechanically-bonded electrostatic discharge protection insole technology. OrthoLite ESD Shield is available in molded insoles with full heel-to-toe ESD protection. Suited for work and service footwear, ESD Shield is a top cover system that uses OrthoLite’s patented Fiber-Fusion technology using conductive copper fibers that require no glue and is mechanically […]

For Spring/Summer 2022, Indyeva, an outdoor clothing company for women, features sustainably made clothing for the outdoor enthusiast and its first trail-to-river swimwear collection. Working towards its goal of using 100 percent recycled synthetic, natural or organic fibers by 2025, half of the raw materials in the collection are made from sustainable components. Of a […]

Kitsbow Cycling Apparel announces its 2022 Kitsbow Ambassador Team, including 29 women and 30 men living in the U.S., selected for their passion for cycling, involvement in their local communities, and work to get more people on bikes. “Kitsbow is excited to support our Ambassadors’ adventures by making sure they are equipped with high-quality apparel,” […]

Costa, the manufacturer of the first color-enhancing polarized glass lens for sunglasses, is offering next-level performance in two more of its legacy frames for spring 2022.  In 2021, Costa debuted its Pro Series with the Blackfin Pro and Fantail Pro. The collection grows to four styles with the Reefton Pro and Tuna Alley Pro featuring: Eyewire drains to keep sweat and […]

Life Time, owner and producer of 30 athletic events across the U.S. and Mazda North American Operations announced a deal where Mazda is the presenting sponsor and the first automotive brand to sponsor its inaugural Life Time Grand Prix off-road cycling series.  The agreement coincides with the launch of Mazda’s CX-50, a crossover model, to debut at […]

Tailwind Nutrition is the exclusive hydration partner of the Ragnar Trail Series 2022. This year’s series includes 27 overnight relay events nationwide. As part of the deal, Tailwind will provide Endurance Fuel and Recovery samples in each participant’s race bags for all road and sprint events. Recovery samples will also be available in the Ragnar Recovery Zones […]

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced a long-term partnership with Raccoon Events, the consumer show organizer, in conjunction with Snowbound Expo scheduled to take place at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston from November 18-20, 2022. The three-day event will be held in a 112,000-square-foot space and host six-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller, ski legend Dan […]

Kitsbow Cycling Apparel is expanding its women’s apparel line with the Madrone Short offered in two inseam lengths (7-inch and 11-inch) and sized by the waist, initially from 26-inch to 36-inch with expanded sizing to include smaller and larger sizes. The shorts come in three colors, Black Olive, Gunmetal Grey and Black. “We designed the Madrone to […]

OrthoLite released a midsole foam innovation to “elevate sustainability in the footwear industry.” OrthoLite said Ortholite Cirql is the “critical solution needed to achieve true circularity within the footwear industry and is the world’s first EVA plastic-free, recyclable, biodegradable, and industrially compostable foam. Powered by plants, Cirql offers a pure foam alternative to conventional plastics […]

Kitsbow Cycling Apparel announced it is discontinuing PPE production on February 28 to focus on manufacturing apparel. At the start of the pandemic, in March 2020, Kitsbow pivoted its operations to manufacture face masks initially for medical professionals and first responders, then the general public.  “With the wide availability of masks from literally hundreds of […]