Archives: Press Releases

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 […]

Dakine, the outdoor gear manufacturer, added professional skier Kai Jones and professional snowboarder Emma Crosby to its team rider roster. Jones is an industry name in big mountain, freeride and backcountry skiing. Born in Minnesota, Crosby broke onto the snowboarding scene in 2011 and expanded her backcountry riding skills. “We are so fired up to […]

Vimazi introduced its first collection of pace-tuned running shoes at the 2022 TRE show in Austin, TX last week. Each of the ten shoe models is engineered to perform within specific pace zones— a “first of its kind.” The company uses “patent-pending technology, backed by physics, to deliver optimized cushioning on impact and maximized propulsion […]

Scarpa dropped a version of its Maestrale alpine-touring ski boot made from waste scraps saved from its ski-boot manufacturing operation. The limited-edition Maestrale Re-Made follows the company’s increased use of sustainable and recycled-content materials in its products, including the launch of a biodegradable shoe in 2021.   The boot is manufactured using a polymer that comes from […]

The Original Muck Boot Company will introduce a new Terra Collection for Fall 2023, inspired by technical attributes from its Apex and Outscape collections. Other new product highlights include the Pathfinder boot for men, the Fieldblazer lightweight hunting boot for women and the Apex winter boot for kids. The Terra Lace and Terra Slip On […]

Enduro Bearings launched its ‘Enduro Bearings Inside’ program in collaboration with Alchemy bikes. The collab provides bearing specs and optimizes frame and spinning component durability and performance. The companies reported they would also work together to educate consumers on the benefits of purpose-built bearings. Alchemy bike‘s recently launched Au program (light frames and builds of […]

Snow Peak, a Japanese manufacturer of outdoor camping equipment collaborated with Japanese eyewear brand Jins on a collection of sunglasses that includes five frames available in several colorways and includes kid sizing. Styles include the Jins x Snow Peak Jins Switch, Jins x Snow Peak Folding Sunglasses and the Jins x Snow Peak Rubber Sunglasses. […]

Smith’s recently released Summit MIPS snow helmet suitable for various mountaineering endeavors, was designed and inspired by Smith athletes Cody Townsend and Hadley Hammer. The hybrid shell construction blends a “durable exterior with a lightweight in-molded shell in a minimalist approach that is triple-certified to meet global alpine ski certifications, international mountaineering standards and backcountry touring expectations,” […]

Pressio, a technical apparel company, reported officially launching its business in the U.S. The U.K.-based sustainable performance sportswear company was founded in 2021 by Jamie Hunt, a textile engineer and fabric designer with over 20 years of experience. Between 2005 and 2018, Hunt co-founded, built and sold the 2XU athletic clothing brand.   As a former […]

Sweet Protection, the maker of performance helmets, goggles and technical clothing, reported it signed an athlete partnership contract with three-time Olympian and veteran World Cup Alpine ski racer Tommy Ford. Widely considered one of the fastest movers in ski racing, placing 12th in the Giant Slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Ford also […]

The Woolmark Company reported it partnered with Nissan to create team uniforms in merino wool performance fabrics for the automaker’s Formula E race team. The kit, made in Europe, includes base layers, mid-layers and outer-layers in an average of 50 percent Merino wool and worn during Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World […]