Archives: Press Releases

Oceanside, Calif. (June 7, 2023) RAEN, a leading premium eyewear brand, has launched its latest collection, which features frames made with M49 acetate from Mazzucchelli and ZEISS Sustainable Polymaide Lenses. The Mazzucchelli M49 Bio Acetate is both bio-based and biodegradable. Instead of traditional petroleum-based plasticizers, this bio-based acetate uses natural materials and renewable sources to […]

Tailwind Nutrition will introduce its newest limited edition Endurance Fuel flavor, “Dauwaltermelon,” inspired by Tailwind Nutrition athlete Courtney Dauwalter. It provides a light, fruity watermelon taste with a hint of lime. “Courtney has been using Tailwind Nutrition products since 2017 when she first tried them at Run Rabbit Run. We are constantly asked how Courtney […]

Cordura celebrates 50 years in 2023 with new bags and packs celebrating milestones in fabric innovation, end-use applications, on-trend collaborations, and the continued launch of its Fabric Finder that enables apparel and gear brands to digitally explore fabrics and order samples. “Cordura fabric came onto the scene in a decade of accelerating change and a […]

Kora, the performance apparel manufacturer using yak wool and known for creating fabrics, introduces the evolution of its apparel range with Kora Bamboo, a collection of everyday pieces designed for comfort, stretch, and unrestricted movement. The result of rigorous research and product development, the eco-friendly fabric uses Forest Stewardship Council (FCS)-certified bamboo as the foundation, […]

Recco continues expanding its year-round rescue ecosystem to increase searchability.  “In partnership with Recco and with the runner in mind, Arc’teryx has created two new products for summer, the Norvan running jacket and Norvan 14 Vest, both equipped with Recco rescue technology, a tool to locate people lost in the outdoors more quickly,” said Mitch Eckensweiler, design director, […]

Work Sharp® Sharpeners, the industry-leading manufacturer of knife and tool sharpeners, is honored to announce that the Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener has been named the 2023 Blade Show Accessory of the Year. Voted on and selected by a panel of industry professionals at the recently concluded show, Blade Magazine award submissions are judged on […]

Isbjörn of Sweden reported it partnered with Raizemore to allow its customers to circulate their purchased apparel—another “step toward the [Isbjörn of Sweden] to be fully circular by 2030 and net zero by 2045.” Maria Frykman, CEO, Isbjörn of Sweden: “At Isbjörn of Sweden, we are constantly committed to driving sustainability and reducing our environmental […]

Nikwax reported it developed a “high-performance, PFAS-free factory-applied Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for synthetic outdoor fabrics.” Outdoor Research, Nikwax’s global launch partner, will showcase Direct.Dry on its series for Fall 2024. “Nikwax Direct.Dry enables us to offer our customers a genuine alternative to conventional DWR treatments, providing them with a high-performing solution that aligns with […]

Inov-8 launched the RocFly G 390 GTX boot and RocFly G 350 GTX shoe for hikers, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts featuring Graphene in the foam cushioning and rubber outsoles and Gore-Tex waterproofing in the upper. Inov-8 is calling the shoes “waterproof cushioned rockets” for the feet. Graphene, “the world’s strongest material,” strengthens and increases elasticity properties into the […]

Upon the success of Motion, a collection empowered by plants that launched last fall, purpose-driven materials science brand PANGAIA has expanded the range to include a new capsule collection for men and additional colorways for women. The PANGAIA Motion collection is the brand’s most bio-based offering to date that’s made with 99.99% plant-based EVO® Nylon […]

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (May 31, 2023) – Big Agnes, the Steamboat Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, recently announced an exclusive program with longtime partner DAC, the world’s leading tent pole manufacturer, to use the first of its kind, DAC E1 recycled tent pole hub, containing 25%-30% post-consumer recycled aluminum. The company will integrate the E1 hub […]

White Duck Outdoors, a leading supplier of all-season canvas tents and quality products designed to help make the great outdoors more enjoyable, has announced the release of its latest product, the Regatta 360 Bell Tent. An expansion of the brand’s popular Regatta Bell Tent Collection, the Regatta 360 is designed to offer premium comfort and […]

Kavu, the Seattle, WA-based apparel brand, is celebrating its 30th anniversary as an independent, privately-owned business this year with the launch of a new footwear line. “In the same way that other outdoor industry icons have designed technical climbing gear or backcountry ski gear to support their passions, Kavu founder Barry Barr has poured himself […]

DENVER (May 30, 2023) – Timberland and icebreaker join forces for the first time to present a capsule designed for the present, with the future in mind in the Timberland® x icebreaker collection. The two brands, born on different sides of the earth, are united by a commitment to craftsmanship, nature, and reducing impact on […]