Microban International Ltd., a textile odor control and prevention company, received a Bluesign system blue product rating for its Scentry BC100, an odor capture treatment for textiles. Scentry BC100 is a non-antimicrobial solution designed to absorb body odors in clothing and footwear made from polyester, spandex, nylon and synthetic blends caused by organic chemical compounds. […]
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Outdoor Industry Vets Form Consulting Firm
Two outdoor industry veterans, Joe Campisi and Tony Manzella, have formed a “fee free” consulting firm aimed at the active lifestyle space.
Sports Authority Predecessor Says ‘All Big-Box Stores At Risk’
Former Gart Bros. Co-owner Kent Gart had harsh words for Sports Authority and other industry big-box retailers, but called out a few winners, too.
MEC To Host Outdoor Nation Summit
The Canadian outdoor specialty retailer is expecting 75 people aged 18 to 35 to participate in Outdoor Nation’s Think Outside Summit this weekend in Quebec.
NFL Collaborates With Music Stars On Apparel Collection
The NFL has partnered with Teespring to launch #MyTeamMyCity, a limited-edition collection featuring officially licensed apparel designed by more than 30 major musical artists including Dierks Bentley, Eminem, Fall Out Boy and Fergie.
REI To Share Designs Of New Distribution Center
The retail cooperative hopes to advance sustainable design by sharing design details of the Arizona facility, which will support more than 40 percent of its sales.
Bonfire Outerwear Debuts Free Range Video Series
Free Range’s premiere coincides with the launch of the Bonfire winter 2016/17 outerwear line, which can be seen on riders in the film.
Outdoor Brands Commit To Responsible Wool Standard
Patagonia, Eddie Bauer, REI, Vaude, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Deckers and Kathmandu have made commitments to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS).
Nike’s Futures Orders Drop, But In A DTC World, Does It Matter?
The swoosh’s earnings easily topped Wall Street’s targets, but a slower growth rate in futures orders casts doubt from investors. CFO says the predictor doesn’t reflect what it used to.
L.L.Bean Creates Commemorative David Ortiz Boat And Tote Bag
The bag was constructed out of the rain-delay tarps that protected the infield at Fenway Park during the Boston Red Sox 2014, 2015 and partial 2016 seasons.
Amazon Widens Lead As Shopping Search Engine
55 percent of consumers turned to Amazon.com first when searching for products online over the Labor Day weekend, up from 53 percent in April.
Timberland Reports Progress Against CSR Goals
Approximately 44 percent of all cotton used in Timberland apparel in the second quarter was organic, U.S.-origin or sourced from the Better Cotton Initiative.
Labor Talks At West Coast Ports Could Start Early
Terminal operators and the union representing dock workers at 29 seaports have agreed to discuss extending their contact, which won’t expire until July 1, 2019.
Royal Robbins Introduces Rewear Recycling Program
The recycling initiative allows customers and employees reduce the volume of waste being sent to landfills every year by sending items back or dropping them in collection bins at Royal Robbins stores.
Women’s Competition Returns For Skateboarding Championship
Street League Skateboarding (SLS) announced that the SLS Nike SB Super Crown World Championship will again include a women’s division.
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