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Article Thumbnail Brands debut water–resistant down at Winter Market
Jan 25, 2012
Several outdoor brands at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market unveiled new down technology that claims to maintain nearly all of the insulation’s loft after getting wet. SNEWS has the details on how the technology works and which brands are on board.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor Research wants to protect from cold and dry, not just chilly and wet
Nov 18, 2011
The brand known best for its outdoor gear to combat the damp and chilly climate of its Pacific Northwest home is expanding its apparel and accessory lines. For fall 2012, Outdoor Research will include more products for dry and cold environments.
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Article Thumbnail More cooling additives headed for next summer's outdoor apparel
Oct 3, 2011
Cooling additives are moving beyond scarves, bandannas and hats into performance apparel. SNEWS looks into the technology and how retailers can educate consumers on the advantages, as well as limitations, of the latest products.
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Article Thumbnail Why U.S.-made is hot in outdoor socks
Aug 22, 2011
Outdoor companies are increasingly jumping on the "Made in the USA" bandwagon, and socks seem to be leading the charge. SNEWS looks at why outdoor sock companies, in particular, are waving the stars and stripes.
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Article Thumbnail Euro products show pizzazz at Germany’s OutDoor show
Aug 3, 2011
The OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, has grown into a globally oriented show with hundreds of product launches from all over the world. SNEWS always prowls the aisles for intriguing companies and products not, or not commonly found, in North America – gear, gadgets and apparel you won’t likely find at Outdoor Retailer. Take a look at a few highlights from the 2011 event.
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Article Thumbnail Dynafit launches first summer line at global retail event in Germany
Jul 11, 2011
A pure wintersports brand since its inception more than six decades ago, Dynafit has launched its first summer line, taking on the motto “Speed up” and aiming for a high-end alpine running and biking audience. SNEWS attended the global kickoff in Germany. Plus, we get a peek at Salewa's new Bolzano, Italy, headquarters and climbing gym.
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Article Thumbnail Columbia Sportswear seeks to become innovation leader with technology launch
Jun 15, 2011
Columbia Sportswear is set on upgrading its image to that of a technology innovation leader. In an exclusive preview story, SNEWS got an early peek at what the company is launching this week to media at an event in San Francisco.
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Article Thumbnail Polartec launches NeoShell, company’s first waterproof/breathable
Nov 16, 2010
Polartec officially launched its first waterproof/breathable fabric, NeoShell, at a global media unveiling in Boston on Nov. 15. SNEWS was there and has all the inside details on yet another major brand to proclaim air permeability is essential to comfort.
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Article Thumbnail GE’s B2B expansion unveiled with Mountain Hardwear’s DryQ launch
Nov 15, 2010
GE will announce Nov. 16 details of an expanded B2B model for its membrane collection, which coincides with a related unveiling of a new direction by Mountain Hardwear with the company’s DryQ collection using GE technology. Only SNEWS has the exclusive interviews and insight.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor Retailer Summer Market ’10: Lifestyle apparel pops with color, design details
Aug 16, 2010
Following a year of neutrality that was befitting the economic turmoil, tepid optimism reigned at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010 and apparel makers were embracing a brighter palette of colors, as well as a variety of design details.
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