Nancy Fendler

October 14, 2020 – Portland, OR and Seoul, South Korea –With consumer research conducted and product concept on the drawing board, a five person group of graduate students from University of Oregon’s prestigious Sports Product Management (SPM) program, headed to ISPO Munich 2020 ...read more

September 26, 2019; Clitheroe, UK - At this year’s Performance Days, ingredient brand Pertex® will announce its sustainability aims and targets following the completion of the brand’s first Sustainability Report. The report highlights Pertex’s commitment to continue to minimize ...read more

February 6, 2019; Scranton, PA - As the consumer trend of demanding premium-quality apparel for multi-use is on the rise, more brands are partnering with Noble Biomaterials, a global leader in odor elimination and smart fabric solutions, to develop products with Noble’s platform ...read more

The new online platform will give fans of alternative sports an easier way to discover and engage athletes and the outdoor industry November 14, 2018; Evergreen, CO – Athletes across ten alternative sports are teaming up to build Deeds Alone, a digital hub for fans and consumers ...read more

Company Makes Charitable Donation to Help Protect and Restore America’s Wild Places Through its membership in 1% for the Planet, Downlite has donated 1% of fiscal year sales of its re/charged™ down, a GRS certified 100% recycled performance down supplied to outerwear and sleeping ...read more

June 18, 2018; Mason, OH – Extending its superior comfort range of apparel and sleep products, Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of responsibly-sourced performance fills to the outdoor, home furnishings and hospitality markets, has developed a new ...read more

Mason, OH - February 5, 2018 DOWNLITE is celebrating its 35th anniversary as a leading comfort solution provider. Founded as a down and feather processing company over 100 years ago, DOWNLITE transformed from its humble roots 35 years ago to expand and become a consumer ...read more

Mason, OH - December 7, 2017 With over 100 years of down processing expertise, which began in Europe prior to settling in the U.S. in the late 1940’s, Downlite not only knows a thing or two about down, but how the buying trends of this commodity have evolved over the years. ...read more

Building proactive processes and installing key performance indicators throughout supply chain Mason, OH - November 2, 2017 In its ongoing effort to ensure continued leadership in international quality assurance, product integrity, and quality compliance, Downlite has appointed ...read more

Downlite partners with Matthew 25: Ministries to deliver 2,000 pillows to Florida hurricane victims Mason, OH - September 26, 2017 Downlite, America’s premiere manufacturer of down, feather and synthetic bedding products, and major supplier of responsibly-sourced down to outdoor ...read more

James Lape Retires as CEO and Josh Werthaiser Named Successor – Company Firmly Positioned for Continued Strength Mason, OH - September 7, 2017 After 10 years as chief executive officer of family-owned Downlite, James Lape is retiring and passing his torch to Josh Werthaiser, ...read more

Leading Fiber Powerhouses Collaborate to Develop Range of Sustainable, Anti-Odor Fabrics Scranton, PA - July 17, 2017 Noble Biomaterials, Inc., a global leader in odor elimination and smart fabric technology solutions, has partnered with the Lenzing Group, a world leader in the ...read more

Company Shares Its ‘Sustainovation’ Preview at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Mason, Ohio - July 5, 2017 Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of responsibly-sourced performance fills to the outdoor, home furnishings and hospitality markets, embarks on its ...read more

New GRS re/charged down™ - Another Positive Step in the Evolution of Comfort February 27, 2017; Mason, OH – In its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of responsibly-sourced performance ...read more

Millions of Gallons of Water Recycled and Reused Due to Advanced Environmental Initiative Mason, OH – Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of responsibly-sourced performance fills to the outdoor, home furnishings and hospitality markets, recently unveiled ...read more

Fabric Sub-Brands Have Been Redefined and Categorized by End-User Benefits Pertex®, globally recognized for its extremely lightweight, high performance fabrics, will present its new brand update and structure at the forthcoming Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and ISPO trade fair. ...read more

Flowfold is excited to announce the release of L.L.Bean exclusive wallets, totes and duffels, all made in the USA and backed for life Portland, ME; Flowfold, a rapidly expanding outdoor retail brand focused on minimalist outdoor gear, is excited to announce the release of a ...read more

Partnership Brings Noble’s Premier XT2® Anti-Odor Technology to ANTA’s PerformanceApparel and Footwear Products Scranton, PA – Noble Biomaterials, Inc., a global leader in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft surface applications, announces it has established a ...read more

Mason, OH –Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of responsibly-sourced performance fills to the outdoor and home furnishings markets, announces it has invested significant resources in its RDS supply chain in both Europe and Asia. RDS certification traces ...read more

eCommerce and Outdoor Offices Move into Company’s Former Retail Store Location Mason, OH – Downlite, America’s premiere manufacturer of down, feather and synthetic bedding products, and major supplier of responsibly-sourced down to outdoor and apparel markets, recently ...read more

Pertex® Expands Its PFC-Free Offering Clitheroe, UK – Following significant research and development, Pertex® is now able to offer an extensive range of non-PFC DWR fabrics that have performance characteristics similar to conventional DWR finished fabrics. Pertex acknowledges ...read more

New Knitting Machines allow for Innovative Micro-Gauge Knits and Textures Los Angeles, CA –To address the need for innovative temperature regulating fabrics in the activewear market, Asher Fabric Concepts, a Los Angeles-based supplier of domestic knit fabrics for the ...read more

Innovative Paper Yarn Fabric Provides Exceptional Comfort and Performance Tokyo, Japan – WA.CLOTH™ HYBRID, a comfortable and eco-friendly fabric made of paper-yarn, a natural filament fiber, made its debut at ISPO Munich last month. The fabric has natural moisture management and ...read more

Evolving the meaning of Comfort Mason, Ohio - With its commitment to responsibly source its down fills, use Earth-friendly chemistries, recycle waste material and reduce its energy and water usage, Downlite, a major a major down and feather processor and supplier of performance ...read more

Leading Outdoor Brands Adopt Pertex Fabrics with New Abrasion-Resistant CS10 Technology for FW 2016 Clitheroe, UK – Pertex®, known internationally among outdoor enthusiasts for its extremely lightweight yet highly-durable performance fabrics, announces its latest development – ...read more

Today, with dozens, if not thousands, of ways to engage consumers, it’s not surprising that brands have become far more promiscuous in their agency relationships. Portland, ME –Three veteran marketing professionals have joined forces with a vision of upending and redefining the ...read more

Only Steps Away from Previous Location To better serve its customers, Asher Fabric Concepts, a Los Angeles-based supplier of domestic knit fabrics for the contemporary fashion, activewear and intimate apparel markets, has moved its headquarters and showroom to a more spacious ...read more

New Sustainability Initiative Will Reduce Annual Water Consumption by Millions of Gallons Mason, OH – In response to the growing concerns over water scarcity and the increasingly stringent municipal water treatment requirements, Downlite, a major down and feather processor and ...read more

SCRANTON, PA – Noble Biomaterials, manufacturer of antimicrobial and anti-odor technologies for performance fabrics announced it has received bluesign® Product Line Approval for its XT2™ technology. Through a comprehensive biocidal product review process, Noble demonstrated that ...read more

Montane and Rab Introduce Spring/Summer ‘16 Shells with New Pertex Fabric Technologies Clitheroe, UK – As demand for extremely-lightweight, weatherproof outerwear continues to grow, Pertex®, known internationally among outdoor enthusiasts for its extremely lightweight yet ...read more

Goal of $25,000 Nearly Reached Portland, ME - Furnace, a cold-water equipment company inspired by the frigid waters of northeast US, is in the final hours of its Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the production of its generation two Response Dry Glove. With 205 backers and ...read more

Textile Executive Hired to Head NYC Office of New Asher Fabric Concepts Division Los Angeles, CA – Asher Fabric Concepts, a major Los Angeles based- supplier of domestically-made knitted fabrics for the contemporary fashion and activewear markets, has hired Jolie Fierro as Vice ...read more

New outerwear, sleeping bags and accessories featuring Pertex® fabrics to be introduced at 2015 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and SIA Trade Show Pertex, known internationally among outdoor enthusiasts for its extremely lightweight yet highly-durable performance fabrics, is ...read more

Chad Altbaier, Downlite VP Business Development, Joins Ethical Down Standards Panel Discussion Mason, OH –Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of responsibly-sourced performance fills to the outdoor and home furnishings markets, will participate in the ...read more

Downlite Outdoor - Comfort to the Core Mason, OH –Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of performance fills to the outdoor and home furnishings markets, recently launched a new brand identity for its bulk down division, inclusive of an updated logo, refreshed ...read more

The Los Angeles Business Journal to Host First Annual Event Los Angeles, CA – Asher Fabric Concepts, a major Los Angeles based- supplier of domestically-made knitted fabrics for the contemporary fashion, athletic and yoga markets, was selected by the Los Angeles Business Journal ...read more

U.S. Down and Feather Processer Now Offers A Full Range of Down Traceability Certifications Mason, OH –Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of performance fills to the outdoor and home furnishings markets, has joined the DOWNPASS Association, with the ...read more

Performance You Can Feel In a Wide Range of High-Output Activities Albany, NY – Mitsui Bussan Techno Products Co., LTD, a company specializing in the research and development of innovative textile technology, has collaborated with PrimaLoft®, the world leader in comfort ...read more

New outerwear, sleeping bags and accessories featuring Pertex® fabrics to be introduced at 2014 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Clitheroe, UK – Pertex, known internationally among outdoor enthusiasts for its extremely lightweight yet highly-durable fabrics, is proud to announce ...read more

RDS Certification in Europe to Closely Follow June 30, 2014; Mason, OH –After going through extensive audits conducted by Control Union, Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of performance fills, is the first company to earn the Responsible Down Standard ...read more

Mason, OH –Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of performance fills, has teamed up with Nikwax, a global leader in environmentally friendly weatherproofing solutions, to provide fluorocarbon-free Nikwax Hydrophobic Down (NHD) to outdoor apparel and sleeping ...read more

New York, NY – Mitsui Bussan Techno Products Co., LTD, a company specializing in the research and development of innovative textile technology, has appointed Joy Gruver with Gruver Consulting as its agent to sell Mitsui fabrics in the North America. Gruver’s primary focus will be ...read more