Jack Wolfskin Advances Sustainable Design With Terraventure 22L Pack
Jack Wolfskin introduces a sustainable daypack that prioritizes performance through sustainability-conscious construction. The Terraventure 22L daypack is made entirely from recycled fibers—from the sewing thread to the webbing and zippers, and the manufacturing process upcycles over fourteen one-liter PET bottles per pack. The body and base of the pack are made with recycled ripstop polyester, […]
Outdoor Research Launches Spring 2022 Women’s Plus Size Apparel Collection
Outdoor Research launched its women’s plus-size technical outdoor apparel collection for Spring 2022, including waterproof rain shells, synthetic insulation, fleece, hiking and mountaineering pants, sun layers, and base layers. The brand will continue to expand its plus-size collection with a Fall 2022 collection that includes two ski kits (jackets, pants and bib, winter insulation layers, […]
Anon Debuts Perceive Polarized Sunglasses
Anon Optics, the ski and snowboard helmet and goggle technology manufacturer, has created a sunglass collection that will debut May 2. Following the release of its lens technology Perceive in 2020 for snowsports goggles, Anon expanded its eyewear offering to include sunglasses with Perceive polarized high contrast lenses. This collection includes three styles—Advocate, Promoter and […]
Asics Metaspeed Takes Personalization To Next Level
Asics has updated its Metaspeed series taking the product’s personalization to the next level. Building on the success of its first Metaspeed shoe, which the company introduced last year, Asics collected data from its ambassador athletes to refine its design to cater to two major running styles. Those shoes are called the Metaspeed Edge+ and […]
Timberland Releases Circular Shoe, Expands Take Back program
Timberland released its first fully circular shoe and has expanded its take-back program. The brand’s Trekker City Hiker is a circular shoe with an outsole that can be removed and disassembled for recycling at its take-back facility. It also features a removable inner bootie made of 100 percent recycled plastic fabric integrated into the shoe […]
Geartrade Announces Re-Commerce Gear Retention Stats
Geartrade, the online marketplace for used outdoor gear and apparel, announced annual recommerce gear retention statistics, including the resale/reuse of 45,590 outdoor products in 2021 and the resale/reuse of nearly 17,000 outdoor products in the first quarter of 2022. “At Geartrade, we’ve always considered the outdoor industry’s climate impact as our most important challenge to […]
Suunto And Hammerhead Expand Capabilities For Multisport Athletes
In partnership with Hammerhead, manufacturer of cycling technology and the Karoo 2 cycling computer, Suunto offers multisport athletes a solution to manage performance tracking, training efforts, and route finding. Athletes and ride with Suunto watch and Karoo 2 cycling computer to run, swim and hike. The workouts on these devices are visible in the Suunto […]
Rossignol Introduces Sustainable Ski With The Essential
In celebration of its 115th anniversary, Rossignol highlights its commitment to sustainable product development, eco-conscious design, product life-cycle, and recycling solutions by introducing its Essential ski. Available in limited quantities in FW22/23, the ski was developed using the simplest and fewest raw materials, ensuring that more than 75 percent of the ski is 100 percent recyclable. “Improving […]
Chaco Incorporates Sandal Webbing Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles
Chaco, manufacturer of the Z sandal, is furthering its commitment to sustainability using sandal webbing made from 100 percent recycled Repreve material in its signature styles. Chaco is partnering with Unifi to create its Repreve fiber. The fiber is the result of reusing 31 billion plastic bottles to date, which are cleaned, broken down and […]
Nomadix Announces Climate Neutral Certification And Road Map To Sustainability
Nomadix, maker of The Only Towel You Need, made from post-consumer recycled plastics, announced that it is Climate Neutral Certified. “We have been developing products with post-consumer recycled materials and keeping our footprint as low as possible with minimalist packaging,” said Founder and CEO Zack Helminiak. “But the moment calls for all companies to […]
Eddie Bauer Collaborates With Looptworks On (Re)Form Collection
Eddie Bauer, and Looptworks, a certified B-Corp with over a decade in creating value from waste through textile circularity, have partnered to launch its first (Re)Form collection, which keeps first-run fabric scraps out of landfills, giving them a second life. The companies are collaborating on developing product collections made from unsalable goods to eliminate global […]
Skechers Signs Pickleball Pros Tyson McGuffin and Catherine Parenteau
Recently announced as the official footwear sponsor of the 2022 Minto US Open Pickleball Championships, Skechers signed two of the top-ranked players, Tyson McGuffin and Catherine Parenteau. The two athletes, who have been wearing Skechers Pickleball footwear and Skechers branded apparel on the court, will make their debut as Skechers brand ambassadors on April […]
Orvis Highlights Conservation And Access In 2021 Impact Report
In celebration of Earth Day, Orvis released its 2021 Impact Report, highlighting the brand and its patrons’ contributions to protecting wild places, increasing participation in sporting activities and improving canine well-being. In 2021, Orvis supported 115 non-profit organizations and raised $1.5 million through Orvis donations and customer and non-profit partner matches. “From preserving and restoring […]
Kuiu Unveils Women Hunting Apparel Line
Kuiu, the manufacturer of performance hunting gear, introduces hunting apparel for women. Each item is available in the brand’s Valo, Verde and Vias Camo patterns and features the same technology as its men’s apparel. This collection offers ultralight hunting gear engineered with attention to fit, function and detail, built to keep women protected from the […]
Sawyer Products Launches Personal Water Filtration Bottle
Sawyer, the manufacturer of topical insect repellents to water filters, launched the Sawyer Bottle Water Filtration System. Sawyer’s Water Filtration Bottle adds to its line of personal water filtration systems. Using the capabilities of its specialty water filters, the Sawyer Water Filtration bottle combines portability with effectiveness for access to clean, safe drinking water on […]
