Archives: Press Releases

Polartec reported parent company, Milliken & Company, was honored by Ethisphere as one of its 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies—the 17th year in a row to receive the honor as one of 135 companies spanning 19 countries and 46 industries and one of six World’s Most Ethical Companies to make the list every year since […]

Yakima added the RibCage, a high-capacity, externally-mounted track system for four-door JK and JL Jeep Wrangler hardtops to increase off-road carrying capacity, to its lineup. The heavy-duty rooftop track system offers various mounting options, while internal supports carry heavy loads, including rooftop tents, recovery gear and off-road accessories. RibCage comes in two models, RibCage JL […]

PrimaLoft, Inc. introduced PrimaLoft Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic using plastic collected near coastlines to create performance insulation. Helly Hansen and Isbjörn of Sweden are the first brands to use the insulation in their FW23 collections. The insulation is made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled content, with 60 percent from plastic bottles sourced within “a […]

Tifosi Optics re-released its limited-edition Rail Race as part of its entire lineup. The Rail Race launched in October 2022 as an “elevated version” of the brand’s “best-selling” Rail, debuting the previous spring.  Now part of Tifosi’s core endurance eyewear collection, the Rail Race features:  oversized rimless shield (131mm x 59.5mm)  weighs 32g  improved ventilation  […]

Tentree reported it renewed its B Corp Certification in 2023, exceeding its score from its first certification by more than 40 points, scoring 136.2. The entry-level B Corp Impact Assessment score, which measures social and environmental performance, starts at 80 points. The higher score comes from the company’s B Corp assessment, having improved Governance, Workers, […]

Chaco Footwear teamed up with Taylor Stitch, the men’s apparel brand, and launched a limited-edition version of Chaco’s Z/1 USA Classic Sandal in Navy Wae.  The men’s sandal features Taylor Stitch’s wae knit pattern in the custom-developed nanoweb upper built for water, trail and “everything in between.” “We’re huge fans of Chaco here at Taylor […]

Big Agnes announced its 2023 team of ambassadors, which includes ten adventurers who will represent the brand globally. “We are excited to have such an amazing group of ambassadors who will represent Big Agnes in 2023,” said Bill Gamber, co-founder and president of Big Agnes. “These individuals are not only talented athletes but also great […]

E-Z UP, the manufacturer of instant shelter canopies, launched the SkyFuze LED Balloon Light Series, marking its entre into portable lighting to complement its portable canopies and signage.  Available in 60W/7,800 lumens and 150W/19,500 lumens models, the Skyfuze LED Balloon Lights are quick to set up with 360-degree illumination. The lights use Samsung LEDs, protected by […]

Smartwool released its first circular sock, the Second Cut Hike Sock, made with repurposed yarn from the brand’s Second Cut sock takeback program that launched in 2021.  The Second Cut sock highlights Smartwool’s shift toward a circular business model—collecting and repurposing materials for deconstruction and reuse. After several years of experimentation and thousands of consumer […]

Christopher McDougall, author of “Born to Run,” and Eric Orton, co-author of “Born to Run 2” and running coach, collaborated with Xero Shoes on two limited-edition running shoes.  On April 13, Xero Shoes will release McDougall and Orton Born to Run Mesa Trail II Lightweight Trail Running Shoe and Born to Run Zelen Road Running Shoe. The 2009 publication of […]

Westport, CT (April 11, 2023) – Kane Footwear, the leader in sustainable active recovery footwear, is thrilled to announce the launch of Project Renew – a new upcycling program for customers to send back well-loved Revive slip-ons and have them converted into yoga and changing mats. Kane Footwear is partnering with Lavarubber to bring Project […]

Kith renewed its partnership with Columbia Sportswear with its Kith for Columbia PFG collection of fishing apparel, footwear and accessories. The new Kith x Columbia collection takes inspiration from Columbia PFG, the brand’s line of performance fishing gear “embedded with its suite of technologies for an elevated fishing experience.” Items in the collection include: The […]

Adidas Terrex released its Soulstride Flow for trail runners with Repetitor EVA midsole, providing soft and lightweight cushioning, an engineered mesh upper for zones of breathability, stretch and support and Continental Rubber outsole for grip across roots, rocks, dirt, and wet or dry surfaces. The shoe is made, in part, with a minimum of 50 percent […]

Grayl “boosted the performance” of its GeoPress Water Purifier Bottle with a redesigned filter cartridge and the addition of a new One-Way Valve that allows for using electrolytes and other drink mixes—one bottle is all that’s needed to collect water, press to filter and purify, and add electrolytes for hydration. Grayl introduced the One-Way Valve in November 2022 with […]

Kelty launched its spring 2023 collection, including backpacking, hiking, lifestyle, and vehicle-based products, featuring reenergized prints and colors from the brand’s “best-selling” items. As consumers continue to “go further exploring new day hiking trailheads, deeper into the backcountry on multi-day trips or just gear-up their vehicles for campsite adventures,” Kelty’s key products for the S23 […]