Nikwax Develops Factory-Applied DWR For Synthetic Outdoor Fabrics
Nikwax reported it developed a “high-performance, PFAS-free factory-applied Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for synthetic outdoor fabrics.” Outdoor Research, Nikwax’s global launch partner, will showcase Direct.Dry on its series for Fall 2024. “Nikwax Direct.Dry enables us to offer our customers a genuine alternative to conventional DWR treatments, providing them with a high-performing solution that aligns with […]
Pangaia Expands Activewear Collection With Hyosung Creora Bio-Based Spandex
Pangaia expanded its Motion collection “Empowered by Plants,” which launched last fall, to include a new capsule collection for men and additional colorways for women. The Pangaia Motion collection is the brand’s “most bio-based offering,” with “99.99 percent plant-based Evo Nylon and 30 percent plant-based creora spandex, the first of its kind.” The activewear’s updated […]
Big Agnes x DAC Introduce Recycled Aluminum Tent Hubs
Big Agnes announced an exclusive program with longtime partner DAC, the manufacturer of tent poles, to use “the first of its kind” DAC E1 recycled tent pole hub, containing “25 percent to 30 percent post-consumer recycled aluminum.” Big Agnes will integrate the DAC E1 hub into select tent pole sets in 2023 and said it […]
White Duck Outdoors Releases Its Newest Tent, The Regatta 360
White Duck Outdoors, a supplier of all-season canvas tents, released its latest product, the Regatta 360 Bell Tent. An expansion of the brand’s Regatta Bell Tent Collection, the Regatta 360 offers full mesh walls for 360 degrees of airflow and ventilation. The tent also features a yurt-style design with ample room to stand and move […]
Inov-8 Launches “Waterproof Cushioned Rockets” For The Feet
Inov-8 launched the RocFly G 390 GTX boot and RocFly G 350 GTX shoe for hikers, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts featuring Graphene in the foam cushioning and rubber outsoles and Gore-Tex waterproofing in the upper. Inov-8 is calling the shoes “waterproof cushioned rockets” for the feet. Graphene, “the world’s strongest material,” strengthens and increases elasticity properties into the […]
Wolverine Worldwide Names Company President, New Leaders For Merrell And Saucony
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. named Chris Hufnagel as company president, promoted Janice Tennant to Merrell’s global brand president and named Rob Griffiths as global brand president of Saucony.
Timberland X Icebreaker Launch Apparel/Footwear Collab
Timberland and Icebreaker joined forces for the first time to create the Timberland x Icebreaker capsule collection aiming to “bridge the gap between urban and natural environments with pieces designed to take you from the city to the outdoors and back again.” “At Icebreaker, nature is our biggest inspiration. It influences everything we do, from […]
Kavu Marks 30 year Anniversary With Sandal Launch
Kavu, the Seattle, WA-based apparel brand, is celebrating its 30th anniversary as an independent, privately-owned business this year with the launch of a new footwear line. “In the same way that other outdoor industry icons have designed technical climbing gear or backcountry ski gear to support their passions, Kavu founder Barry Barr has poured himself […]
Thermore—From The Mountains To The Oceans
Thermore reported on its latest product development, Ecodown Fibers Ocean, which follows below. “How can a product designed for mountain sports positively impact our oceans? Everything on our planet is connected, so here’s how the thermal insulation experts of Thermore are helping to make oceans cleaner. Thermore’s commitment to clean oceans has been a priority […]
Teva Reimagines Classic Silhouettes With Chloe
Teva collaborated with Chloé on an exclusive collection of sport sandals that reimagines Teva’s iconic silhouettes, the Hurricane XLT2 and Hurricane XLT2 Ampsole. The designs offer a whimsical approach to using recycled straps adorned with the Chloé logo while retaining the sandal’s lower impact materials, including a 50 percent recycled rubber outsole for durability […]
Chaco Partners With Outdoor Voices On Limited Edition Z/1 Sandal
Chaco Footwear, the maker of the Z/Sandal, collaborated with Outdoor Voices, the outdoor recreation brand, to create a Z/1 “fun sandal” for summer 2023. “We’re always looking to partner with brands that share our mission to get the world moving,” said Gabrielle Conforti, CEO of Outdoor Voices. “Together with Chaco, we’ve created the ultimate sandal […]
Adidas x Sean Wotherspoon Drop Orketro In Off- White
Adidas x Sean Wotherspoon dropped an off-white colorway of the Orketro as a follow-up to the brand’s multi-colorway collab with Wotherspoon shown below. Using the same paneling, the off-white Orketro, shown above, features heavy canvas uppers with distressed flame detailing that runs from the toe box to the heel cup. Adidas’ three-stripe logo is shown […]
Puma x Rhuigi Honor Basketball’s Past + Present With Nostalgic Range Of Footwear And Apparel
Fronted by New York City’s love of basketball and honoring the past and present faces of the game Puma and longtime collaborator Rhuigi will drop a nostalgic range of footwear and apparel on May 27. The Puma x Rhuigi collection was designed by West Coast-based designer Rhuigi Villaseñor and features an assortment of footwear and […]
Nike Partners With Strava To Fuel Digital Sports Benefits
Accelerating its digital transformation momentum, Nike reported it is partnering with Strava to expand how it serves athletes in all communities. Starting in June, Nike members on the Nike Run Club app and the Nike Training Club app will be able to track and share their activity and build community across all platforms. Nike will […]
Arcade Collaborates With Marsh Wear On Belt Collection
Arcade, the manufacturer of comfort belts, and Marsh Wear, a Lowcountry fishing apparel company, announced a new collaboration based on “a common passion and love for the outdoors and the people finding their place in it.” The seasonal collection delivers four belt styles inspired by adventures on the water—the down-to-earth tones of each belt pair […]