SGB Update

REI 2004 Vendor Partnership Awards…

It was like winning an Academy Award for your first movie the first night of Winter Market as REI gave the nod to Keen Footwear as Vendor Partner of the Year for 2004, the brand's first full year working with the retailer. Cascade Designs picked up

Kombi ‘s Handwear Line for 05

For the coming season, Kombi will expand its offerings using Gore-Tex® and Gore-Tex XCR®. In addition, throughout its handwear line, Kombi has incorporated apparel fabric trends, such as stretch wovens, water-resistant leather, and technical soft shell fa

Smith Adds to Interchangeable Series…

Smith Optics announced two new additions to its Interchangeable Series, the Threshold Slider and the smaller Catalyst Slider, which will both be available in-stores this March…

PrimaLoft Increases Footwear Presence

PrimaLoftR- Insulation TechnologyT is increasing its presence in the footwear market with new partnerships and the introduction of new footwear from its current partners…

Malden Mills and FIT Create Design Competition

Malden Mills, makers of Polartec® performance textiles, has joined forces with the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Fashion Design department. The result is a design competition that incorporated FIT design philosophies and talent with the leading techno

GoLite and W.L. Gore Team Up Again for 05

GoLite announced their enhanced alliance with W.L. Gore® with a new apparel line-up for Fall 2005 including numerous WINDSTOPPER® and GORE-TEX® pieces utilizing the hottest technologies available from W.L. Gore®. GoLite is offering WindStopper® in several

DeFeet Launches New Ski and Snowboard Socks

DeFeet is launching a new line of ski and snowboard socks,
which will debut at Winter OR. New to the company's line of ski socks are the Talon and the Fre. DeFeet also introduces its first snowboard sock, the Orbit…

Julbo Introduces Keedz for Kids

Julbo has developed a line of affordable, durable, 100-percent UV-protective eyewear made just for children.
Little faces deserve the same protection and technological advancements as mom and dad, which is why Julbo prides itself with the introduction of

Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund Launched by Madsen

Retiring REI CEO Dennis Madsen announced today the formation of a new foundation dedicated to introducing young people to the outdoors.The Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund was launched last night with commitments well exceeding $750,000 and a goal to raise $5 m

SIA.05 Draws to a Close…

As the SIA.05 SnowSports Show culminated on Thursday, January 27th, overall reaction in the aisles was the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Show is the only place to go if you truly want to see the industry in its entirety. Returning to Mandalay Bay f

Ride’s Accessories for 05/06

For 05/06, Ride’s Accessories include the Arsenal Windproof and Poly Fleece lines, Sweat tops including an entirely new Track-Style Zip, 100% Cotton Tees, and comfy Caps and Beanies…

Ride’s 05/06 Boards

Winter 05/06 Boards feature vibration silencers and built-in damping materials to make the ride less harsh. Weight saving constructions with cores tapered to a fine point improve turning and bring energy back into the boards. All boards feature Ride’s Tun