Archives: Press Releases

HEX the fashion accessory brand introduced its Evolve Collection, influenced by fashion, music and art. The collection features fabrics made from recycled Eco Cordura, which is anti-microbial, resisting and repelling “up to 99 percent of bacteria, mold and fungus.” The collection includes the Evolve Sling, Evolve Logic Backpack and Evolve Duffel in Eco Grey.  “Creating […]

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced that the consumer business of its fabrics division will introduce expanded Polyethylene (ePE) as a complementary material platform as the basis for its membrane technologies. Gore’s ePE Membrane will appear in Gore-Tex brand consumer products beginning FW22 in the following categories—general outdoor and lifestyle garments, lifestyle footwear and […]

Front Runner Outfitters (Front Runner), the South African-based adventure travel gear company and maker of Overlanding and camping equipment, launched its Box Braai/BBQ Grill. The free-standing fire pit-style grill offers a space-saving design for open fire cooking with ease of transport. A “Braai” is a traditional South African phrase meaning social gathering where people cook, […]

KUIU announced the addition of its Super Down Burner Parka to its line of outerwear for staying warm in sub-zero temperatures. The Parka was developed to provide warmth and protection from the coldest hunting conditions. Sized as a true outer layer, it fits over base- and mid-layers, and is suited for low-output, extended activities such as […]

Noble Biomaterials, a manufacturer of antimicrobial systems, announced that its Ionic+ fiber and fabric technology is in use by the manufacturers of ski, bike and motocross helmets. In response to consumers’ need for cleaner, longer-lasting antimicrobial technology, the company created a suite of antimicrobial treatments within its Ionic+ technology, which is currently in use by […]

WEST LEBANON, N.H. (October 12, 2021) – Blizzard Tecnica, top-performing heritage brands in alpine and backcountry ski equipment, are proud to announce the addition of four PSIA National Team members to their roster of elite instructors. The signing of these respected professionals reaffirms the brands’ position as trusted leaders in their categories, with seven of […]

Revo, the manufacturer of performance sunglasses, launched its Revo Clear eyewear collection featuring an iteration of its NASA-based lens technology. The Clear collection is engineered to block Blue light, cut glare from digital screens and reduce eye strain. Its lens technology blocks 100 percent of UV rays and filters nearly 80 percent of damaging Blue light, […]

Fox Racing, the global leader in motorcycle and mountain bike safety equipment and apparel, is adding another MIPS-equipped helmet to our line up: Mainframe. The Mainframe helmet comes with several competition-level features at a competitive price. The Mainframe was awarded Virginia Tech’s best safety rating of 5 stars, designed with MIPS’s proven impact protection system […]

  Astral’s limited edition lifejacket, the LE Heron GreenJacket, pays homage to the influence the Green River has had on the brand, its employees and whitewater kayaking and as such will donate 10 percent from the sale of each jacket to the Green River Access Fund. Located south of Astral’s Asheville, NC headquarters, the Green […]

Dimension-Polyant, a producer of sailcloth and manufacturer of X-Pac 100 percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has created a multi-tiered sustainability initiative. With the goal of minimizing its negative impact on the environment, Dimension-Polyant’s sustainability program is built around climate-neutrality, sustainably sourced materials, the longevity of its products, and recycling methods for its […]

Cardo Systems, the manufacturer of Dynamic Mesh Communication motorcycle communication devices, announced that its Packtalk Ski product line is available for the 2021/22 winter season, giving skiers and snowboarders a new way to communicate on the slopes and in the backcountry. Founded in 2003 as an early creator of Bluetooth headpieces for cell phones, Cardo […]

PrimaLoft Inc. has been reducing the impact of its products by using recycled material, designing for circularity and developing technology that combats microplastic pollution. Now, the company is rethinking the way it manufactures its products. PrimaLoft announced developments to its PrimaLoft P.U.R.E. manufacturing platform. P.U.R.E., which stands for “Produced Using Reduced Emissions,” is a proprietary, […]

Rumpl announced it has expanded its product offering to include a Merino wool blanket collection designed for home use. “Wool blankets don’t have to be itchy. The traditional itchy wool blanket is part of a boring, stagnant category that deserves a refresh,” said Wylie Robinson, CEO and founder, Rumpl. “We are directly addressing this with the […]

STONEY CREEK, ONTARIO (October 5, 2021) – Baffin is proud to introduce the Compass Collection, a high-performance men’s collection built for comfort and style. Inspired by those who brave the daily elements in every hemisphere, the Compass Collection combines Baffin’s advanced footwear technology and the rugged and stylish appeal of a leather city boot. Featuring […]

HEX, the fashion accessory brand, introduces the HEX x Misshattan Camera Capsule in collaboration with NYC-based commercial and travel photographer Natalie Amrossi. “I’ve known Trent and the HEX team for several years and they were a pleasure to work with. They are all creatives and photographers themselves, so I knew the bags would turn out […]