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Grundéns Using Compostable Bag for Apparel Line
The new Velo bag, which can decompose within a year, to replace plastic poly bags.

New Era Partners with Lone U.S. Formula 1 Team
New Era reportedly inked a long-term headwear partnership with the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team for the 2024 season and onwards.

Jogology Builds on Run Community, Supports Speciality Run Retailers
The sock brand “prioritizes supporting and fostering the growth of its valued retail partners.”

Pentland Brands Drives 100-1-0 Sustainability Ambitions
Pentland Brands reported it has partnered with Segura, a UK-based software solutions provider, to map its entire multi-brand, multi-tier supply chain—from the first tier to raw materials—across its global operations.

JD Sports and Finish Line Introduce Same-Day Delivery
JD Sports and its sister retailer, Finish Line, announced plans to launch same-day delivery across its more than 500 stores in the U.S.

New Balance to Sponsor Australian Open
New Balance signed an agreement to become the official Performance Apparel and Footwear supplier to the Australian Open and United Cup.

Nike and BSN Sports partner with The Frontier Conference
Montana’s The Frontier Conference reported it signed a five-year deal with Nike and BSN Sports to be its official conference apparel and equipment provider.

Free Fly Welcomes Christa Funk to Ambassador Team
Free Fly, a performance apparel brand, added Christa Funk to its growing ambassador team. Through her photography, Funk is known for capturing the waves, surf breaks and moments in big wave surfing.

Thermowave adds Olympic skier Katia Griffiths to Athlete Team
European outdoor performance apparel company expands ambassador program

Forloh introduces Merino Hi-Loft Reversible Jacket and Vest
Forloh, the 100 percent USA-made technical outdoor brand, released its men’s Merino Hi-Loft Reversible Jacket and Vest.

Vim & Vigr Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Launched with one style of compression socks in 2013, Vim & Vigr has grown to include dozens of styles, three compression levels, four custom fabric blends, with over 1,300 retailers worldwide.

Paka releases Fully Traceable, Ethically Sourced Apu Parka
Paka, the maker of alpaca apparel, launched its “ethically-insulated” jacket—the Apu Parka. The patent-pending insulation is fully traceable, ethically sourced from local ‘alpaqueros’ and proves a more sustainable future for the clothing industry.

Free Fly Signs Surf Icon Mark Healey to Team
Free Fly, the family-owned brand and manufacturer of performance bamboo apparel, reported it signed big-wave surfer, free diver, and spear-fisherman Mark Healey as its first surf athlete and ambassador.

Royal Robbins Uses Natural Fibers In FW24 Collection
For Fall 2024, Royal Robbins leaned into its origins when creating its latest apparel collection, made with 100 percent Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified wool, certified by Control Union cert. 895314.

Arc’teryx Partners with Aluula Composites for Ultralight Fabrics
The brands are said to be united in their creative mindset, dedication to sustainability, and commitment to expanding what’s possible for athletes.