Archives: Press Releases

“We are looking forward to returning to the Supplier Showcase this year,” said Taylor North, head of technical fabrics, Dimension-Polyant. “We had a terrific show last year, meeting with many brands and retailers passionate about shooting sports, and we learned a lot. “We are eager to share our latest innovations and raise further awareness of […]

Kane Footwear, a manufacturer of recovery footwear founded in 2021, reported it received B Corp. Certification with a score of 84.3. To become B Corp. Certified, companies must have a score of at least 80, which ensures accountability of all stakeholders in the company and to have its performance publicly available on its site. Kane […]

Lizard Skins, the manufacturer of bike grips and handlebar tape, celebrates its 30th anniversary in January. The company’s product offerings span cycling, baseball, lacrosse, hockey, and gaming for companies including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch controllers. More recently, the company launched a grip tape for pickleball.  Its grip tape is licensed as an official product of […]

NexTex Innovations, an Atlanta-based textile technology developer, will introduce its latest fabric developments and brand customer adoptions under its TDry brand name at OR Snow Show, Booth #4009, January 10-12, in Salt Lake City, UT. Falling under the TDry brand umbrella is a portfolio of fabrics—synthetics, naturals, blends, and elastics—encompassing TDry technology, including TurboWick, TurboWarm, […]

Houdini Sportswear introduced its Fall 2023 line with a minimalist outdoor approach. The line is “100 percent recyclable, renewable, biodegradable, and bluesign certified” and introduced its all-season Mono Air Vest and Pants with Polartec Power Air Light. “This line is getting closer to our overall goals with 100 percent environmentally friendly materials and 87 percent […]

Merrell took its hiking shoes to the next level with its Thermo Rogue 4 winter hiking boot, insulated with Solarcore technology, earning it an ISPO Gold Award in 2022. “This is the kind of shoe modern hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are looking for in winter — athletic and durable winter hiking boots. The MTL Thermo […]

Recco, the rescue technology manufacturer, reported it partnered with Dakine as the company launched its outerwear collection. Recco said its rescue reflectors will be integrated into “key Dakine outerwear products, like winter jackets and snow pants.” There are twenty Recco SAR Helicopter Systems in Europe and eleven in North America, complementing the company’s “900-plus Recco […]

Crazy, the Italian performance mountainwear company, released its FW23 line reinforcing the commitment to its “Fast and Light” philosophy with a colorful design. Building on its U.S. momentum, the clothing includes new colors to its Levity Jacket, available October 2023.  “Our signature style is resonating with U.S. consumers and the specialty backcountry market that’s growing […]

La Sportiva, the maker of mountain gear, announced its exclusive new apparel capsule, Alpinetech. Available in North America for fall 2023, the collection was developed in collaboration with Richi Bolt, a mountain guide with 20 years of experience in the field.  “With Alpinetech, our global team collaborated with Swiss colleague Richi Bolt to craft a […]

Six-year-old golf phenom Patton Green has inked a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Sunday Golf, a manufacturer of golf bags, making him the youngest to sign a partnership agreement.  Green, from Southern California, is the 2022 Southern California State Champion for six and under and has nine first-place finishes in competitive tournaments. He […]

Nikwax, the manufacturer of PFC-free performance technical cleaners and waterproofing products for outdoor apparel, footwear and gear, introduced its performance waterproof downs—Nikwax Hydrophobic Down+ (NHD+) and Nikwax Hydrophobic Down Recycled (NHD Recycled).  Key features of Nikwax Hydrophobic Down+ waterproof down fill: PFC-free; Exceeds 10,000 minutes on IDFB 18a shake test; Responsible Down Certified; Available in 650-to-900 […]

Outdoor Retailer announced the finalists for its fifth annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards.   An independent panel* evaluated 132 entries to select the 30 award nominees, which include outdoor and winter sports products, fabrics and materials, digital and retail services. Products will be displayed in the Innovation Gallery during the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, January 10-12, […]

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) will honor New Balance with its Company of the Year award during its 2023 American Image Awards. New Balance president and CEO Joe Preston will accept the honor. The annual event will take place on April 25 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City City, which celebrates […]

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia (Dec. 14, 2022) – VSSL – creator of premium gear that enables self-reliance in the outdoors – is excited to announce its partnership with Smith – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets – with the launch of a capsule collection of backcountry gear for Winter 22/23. The co-branded Smith x […]

Following the announcement that Ashworth golf had returned to the U.S., Newtimes Group reported that World Golf Hall of Famer and 1992 Masters Champion Fred Couples also returned as the face of the brand. Couples, wearing an Ashworth polo when he won the green jacket in 1992, is expected to “reinvigorate the brand, bringing back […]