Product innovation

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At the ISPO Award 2020, the winners show how to make the sports industry more accessible and diversified. But above all, sustainability is firmly anchored in the manufacturers' minds.

Six products were honoured this year with the special award "Product of the Year" in the categories Snowsports, Outdoor, Running and Fitness & Team Sports. Here in the picture gallery all award winners at a glance.

(Promotion) The new cellulose fibre comfortemp Lyocell padding completely degrades in the soil within just under 60 days.

(Promotion) At ISPO Munich 2020, membrane manufacturer Sympatex will be presenting several innovations - including a revolutionary three-layer functional jacket, literally.

(Promotion) New, provocative and at the same time innovative remains part of Alpina's DNA. The brand stickst to this claim with a protector made of pressed sheep wool and the new Swing.

(Promotion) Freudenberg develops sustainable textile fibers for the sports industry - from recycled fibers to biodegradable padding.

The jury meeting of the ISPO Award shows why different perspectives are so important in product development and why there is no way around a sustainability strategy.

The new ski jacket from Kjus supports the body's natural cooling system, it is the next winter innovation from the tech-focussed winter sports brand. The secret of the jacket is an innovative ventilation system.

Despite all prejudices against Chinese design, it was the new design strategy that brought the sports giant an international success in 2018.