July 13, 2021

Grundéns Focuses on Performance and Sustainability for Spring 2022 Line

July 13, 2021 (Poulsbo, WA) – Grundéns, producer of the world’s leading fishing apparel and footwear, today announces its Spring 2022 lineup, highlighted by products purpose built for fishing performance with a strong focus on sustainability. Following a successful 2021 campaign where Grundéns compostable eco-packaging was introduced to its supply chain,...

July 13, 2021

Osprey Introduces Sportlite™ Series of Minimalist Technical Daypacks for Spring 2022

Cortez, CO – July 13, 2021– Osprey, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance innovative carry solutions, introduces Sportlite, a minimalist technical daypack series for Spring 2022. Sportlite delivers reliable performance for active hikers and outdoor adventurers who prefer a simple, focused feature set. Sportlite Series Shared Features: AirScape® Backpanel Atilon...

July 13, 2021

Polartec Announces Full Use of Non-PFAS DWR Treatments

(Andover, Mass.) - July 13, 2021 - Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand, and premium creator of innovative and sustainable textile solutions, announces the elimination of PFAS (per- and polyfluoralkyl substances) in its DWR (durable water repellent) treatments across its line of performance fabrics. This non-PFAS treatment, offering zero loss...

July 12, 2021

Brite-Strike Introduces the Outdoor Sport Ultra-Light Sun, Heat, Insect Protection Cap

Brite-Strike Technologies Inc. USA will introduce their new Outdoor Sport ultra-light nylon cap that offers total protection from Sun, Heat and Insects at ICAST 2021. The ultra-light nylon mesh construction has a built-in mesh gator that can be tucked up inside when not needed or removed. The stretch mesh gator...

July 8, 2021

IZIP Bikes Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation and Good Vibes

KENT, Wash. (July 8, 2021) — IZIP Bikes, a long-standing leader in the electric bike industry, celebrates its 15 year anniversary this summer. Founded by electric car pioneer Malcolm Currie, the company’s origins are rooted in the innovative technology of the EV1 automobile—the world’s first mass-produced electric car. Today IZIP...

July 8, 2021

HDry ® North America Announces the Launch of HDry ‘ b5’: A Technically Advanced Bio-Based Laminate Membrane

Bethel, CT (July 8, 2021)— This week, Altexa srl and GHS Holdings announce the launch of HDry®‘ b5’ a bio-based,  waterproof laminate, for the Summer Market season 2021. HDry® will be attending the in-person Outdoor Retailer show in Denver, Colorado, August 10-12, and the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, Oregon,...

July 8, 2021

Kitsbow Unveils Updated Haskell Mountain Bike Short

Old Fort, N.C. (July 8, 2021)– Kitsbow, maker of premium cycling clothing and accessories, is now accepting pre-orders for its updated and fan-favorite Haskell mountain bike short. Leading  the outdoor apparel industry in lean manufacturing, Kitsbow artisans will be sewing the Haskell Short one at a time at its factory...

July 8, 2021

WNDR Alpine launches the Reason 120 backcountry ski with new material properties and greater biobased content

Salt Lake City, Utah - WNDR® Alpine, - the pioneering outdoor brand launched as part of advanced materials company Checkerspot - unveiled its new ski lineup today, complete with improved material properties, increased biobased content, and a new, powder-focused backcountry shape: the Reason 120. WNDR Alpine’s innovation lies in cutting...

July 8, 2021

DXLAB Launches THE Flip-Flop Design That Will Change The Sandal Game

GOLETA, Calif. - July, 2021 - Footwear innovation brand Deckers X Lab quite literally went well beyond the constraints of common flip-flop designs with the all-new BA DA DA. Always looking to improve and re-invent, the BA DA DA (based on the Zulu word for sandal) is set to change the...

July 8, 2021

Oros Outerwear Gets $14.5 Million in Funding

Oros, a Portland, Ore.-based technical outerwear brand, has received $14.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Elizabeth Street Ventures and Enlightenment Capital. Also participating in the financing are entrepreneur Thomas Tull, the chairman of Snap Inc.; Michael Lynton, and Brandon Shainfeld, among others. The brand is known for using...