BlackStrap Launches New S/S ‘26 Collection & Expanding Into Trail to Town Territory

May 1, 2026

Hybrid Performance Styles and Dirt Trail to Dinner Table Silhouettes Mark A New Era at BlackStrap

BEND, OR (May 1, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – BlackStrap, the independent mountain lifestyle brand known for its technical apparel, headwear and base layers, introduces its most comprehensive warm-weather collection to date with Spring/Summer ‘26. Designed for movement across varied activities and environments, SS26 marks BlackStrap’s continued evolution as an all-season technical layering brand.

Long recognized for its adaptable layers built for snow and sun protection, BlackStrap applies the same performance-first design approach to its warm-weather essentials. For outdoor adventures and facing the elements head-on, the SS26 collection expands upon SS25 to introduce a complete lineup of shorts, pants and camp shirts, alongside refined sun hoodies and core FaceGear styles.

New for SS26, BlackStrap debuts four cornerstone apparel pieces engineered for hybrid use:

• Evap Active Short ($69.99) — A performance short born on the water and built to dry quickly, featuring high-airflow breathability, mesh pocket linings and a stretch waistband for comfort across water-to-land activities.
  • Men’s / Women’s
• Utility All-Purpose Short ($79.99) — Designed for durability and movement with a belted waist, these new shorts feature bellowed front pockets, and durable stretch fabric that holds up to extended wear on and off the trail.
  • Men’s / Women’s
• Approach Active Pant ($99.99) — A lightweight, quick-dry pant offering UPF sun protection, adjustable cinch hems and enhanced airflow for all-day comfort across mixed terrain.
  • Men’s / Women’s
• Approach Camp Button Down ($79.99) — This relaxed-fit button-up features design details that seamlessly transition from dirt trail to dinner table, featuring an integrated sunglass-wipe, mesh lining and functional pocketing.
  • Men’s / Women’s

These new silhouettes complement updated versions of BlackStrap’s beloved Brackish, Aspect, and Voyage performance tops, featuring reduced weight, improved stretch and enhanced cooling. The refinements maintain BlackStrap’s signature sun protection while elevating warm-weather comfort.

The collection is finished with expanded colorways and prints across the brand’s Daily Tube (solids and prints), Kids Daily Tube (solids and prints) and Multifunctional Headbands—maintaining BlackStrap’s FaceGear heritage while integrating it into complete head-to-toe assortments.

“SS26 reflects the next phase of BlackStrap’s evolution,” said Jason Valdez, Vice President of Product and Brand. “We’ve proven that our layering approach excels in fall and winter, and now we’re building our warm-weather line with those same performance standards we’re known for, while expanding how and where we show up for a broader outdoor community. It’s about creating gear that supports the ways people gather, explore and spend time outside in the warmer months.”

The SS26 collection is supported by BlackStrap’s expanded in-house custom product program, offering fully sublimated FaceGear and select apparel styles produced in the USA. The program allows groups, events and retailers to create high-quality performance gear for their communities, events, gifts + more without sacrificing performance or turnaround time.

Built with recycled, performance-driven materials, SS26 reflects BlackStrap’s continued commitment to durability, sun protection, and playful performance. Designed in Bend, the collection supports the brand’s broader vision of a four-season layering system for the modern, multisport consumer.

The BlackStrap SS26 collection will be available through select specialty retailers and at blackstrap.com beginning May 2026.

BlackStrap is an independently owned and operated mountain lifestyle brand based in Bend, Oregon. Founded in 2008, Blackstrap has steadily grown as an industry leader, supporting mountain culture through initiatives such as their partnerships with park building crews across North America and USASA (The United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association).

From cutting-edge fabrics to bold, expressive styles, it creates gear designed for comfort and exploration—anywhere the trail, slope or adventure takes you.

About Blackstrap:

BlackStrap fuels outdoor adventures with innovative layering gear that’s built to perform and designed to play. Founded in 2008 in Bend, Oregon, it’s grown from a grassroots headwear company into a four-season performance layering brand designed for movement across all seasons and environments. BlackStrap is built on performance, technical innovation and immersion in mountain culture, creating versatile apparel and accessories that support a life lived outdoors—from snow to trail, water to dirt and everywhere in between.

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