Zamst Renews Partnership with NFL Linebacker Von Miller
Zamst, a leader in sports injury prevention and protective equipment, announced the renewal of their partnership with Denver Broncos star linebacker, Von Miller. Zamst has been providing prevention and injury solutions for elite athletes across the world since 1992. With a heritage in the medical field, the company has created its product line through a […]
Endura Uses 3D Lasers for Movistar Cyclists
Traditionally made in Livingston, Scotland, Movistar Team’s performance cycling Endura kits and skinsuits got a techy makeover — not in production location but in design approach. For the first time, Endura will use laser scanning with each Movistar riders to create the performance apparel pieces. “Laser scanning gives us a virtual form of each of […]
Arc’teryx Vies for Best-Ever Rain Jacket with Norvan SL
New for Spring 2016, Arc’teryx will introduce a brand new Gore-Tex fabric technology into its Endorphin mountain running line. What promises to be one of the best performing rain jackets of 2016, the new Norvan SL Hoody, $299, is the face of these new Endorphin additions, and will be available in limited commercial release. This hoody gets its […]
Nike Reveals New College Football Playoff Looks
The Clemson Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan State Spartans and Oklahoma Sooners will all wear custom Nike Mach Speed uniforms during the College Football Playoff. Each uniform includes a fractal diamond Swoosh on the front of the jersey and pant. Players will also debut new Nike Football Vapor Jet 4.0 gloves, tested extensively to help […]
Balega Launches Inaugural 2016 Impi Athlete Team
Balega, a leading performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty market, has opened the application portal for its first ever Impi influencer Team of runners and athletes. “Impi” is a Zulu word roughly translating to mean “warrior.” The 2016 inaugural team will be made up of approximately 100 men and women athletes from […]
Rossignol Hits Sport Chic Segment with New Apparel Business
Headed by newly appointed CEO Alessandro Locatelli, Rossignol Group, the high-profile ski company with its popular brand Rossignol among others, introduced the new Rossignol Apparel to the sportswear scene, pushing its 108-year wintersports legacy to new frontiers. This mission behind branching into sportswear apparel was a strategic move to expand the appeal of this French brand into the […]
Adidas Enlists Creative Flair from NBA’s James Harden
The fifth installment of the Sport15 campaign, created in partnership with global creative agency 72andSunny, was released by Adidas this November. ‘Creators Never Follow,’ is a new film starring Houston Rockets superstar James Harden that builds on this year’s series of sport-focused content starring the brand’s most driven icons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDEh-FrfSfA&feature=youtu.be The film encourages all athletes to define […]
Astral Brings First All-Season Footwear to OR Winter Crowds
Astral has staked its claim in the footwear category, growing since its founding in 2002 to specialize in high-performance outdoor styles. In a push to expand its collection to meet the demands of its growing community, Astral innovated two year-round mountain living shoes – the Donner and Tinker. The Independently owned and operated company will debut these […]
Sunice Launches 2016 Golf Line with Smart Fabrics
Over at Sunice, they’re already smelling the flowers of spring. This outerwear, apparel and accessories brand that caters to both golf and snow activities markets decided to get technical for next year’s golf line, dividing its Spring ’16 collection into five categories: Rain, Wind, Thermal, Layers and Sportswear – each of which packs smart fabrics […]
Navy Reveals Uniform and Custom Helmets for Army Face-Off
“Damn the torpedoes!” The Navy will face-off against its rival, the Army, on December 12 for a friendly football match, where bragging rights are greater than any Super Bowl ring could be. Equipping themselves with crisp and ultra-sharp new uniforms and hand-painted helmets, the Navy will pay homage to seven of the most historic ships […]
Sherpa Adventure Gear Rallies for Nepal Earthquake Relief
An outdoor apparel company helps rebuild the nation it calls home. By Jahla Seppanen Sherpa Adventure Gear explains that although its footprint may be smaller than the Columbia Sportswears and Adidas’ of the industry, they like to think their heart is just as big. The Made in Nepal outdoor apparel company, which displays on the […]
Saucony Originals Get an Irish Coffee Buzz with Tribute Sneakers
Running now through National Irish Coffee Day on January 25, Saucony Originals will pay stylish tribute to the classic cold weather cocktail with its Shadow 6000 “Irish Coffee” footwear Pack. Saucony, a division of Wolverine World Wide, took this heritage drink and translated the famous ingredients (coffee, cream and whiskey) into a three-shoe collection, notable for […]
Edgevale Outdoor Apparel is a Name You’ll Want to Remember
With enough employees to count on one hand, Bay Area’s Edgevale has used local design, manufacturing and retail to define itself as a new player in American made outdoor wear. By Jahla Seppanen Tony Vontz, president and founder of San Francisco Bay area outdoor apparel company Edgevale – a Made in the USA brand – […]
CEP Socks Take Compression to No Show Style
Compression wear from CEP – a global leader in performance-enhancing compression technology – expands its award-winning line to include new low-profile, ultra-light designs this fall, with even more coming Spring 2016. Hailing from a 60-plus-year German lineage of medical-grade compression products, CEP socks blast the continuous debate of whether compression gear actually helps athletes improve […]
Epoch Lacrosse Redesigns 2.0 Stick The Hawk Sequel
Epoch Lacrosse, one of the biggest names in lacrosse design and engineering, revealed its long awaited second head, The Hawk Sequel (because every great product deserves a sequel, right?) Epoch designers drew inspiration for the Hawk Sequel from ultra-cool Italian supercars – meaning this lacrosse stick was engineered for superior on-field performance, with an eye-catching […]
