With its elegant look and bright colors, this functional cycling jersey for female cyclists easily manages the balancing act between sporty performance and fashionable design.
In recent years, the number of women in cycling has increased significantly. Jelenew's aim is to offer women who love cycling a jersey that strikes a balance between sporting performance and high-quality aesthetics. In addition, cycling fashion as a whole has developed into a lifestyle market, in which fashion aspects are at least as important as sporting performance. The good thing is: with the Mercuria short-sleeved jersey from Jelenew, you don't have to choose one or the other.
The Mercuria short-sleeved jersey has what it takes to be a real favorite outfit on the bike - no matter which roads you are at home on. The jersey was developed on the basis of aerodynamics and uses a technical fabric with aero strips to dissipate air and create an optimal aerodynamic surface that minimizes drag. Ergonomic, advanced fitting techniques improve the fit of the garment to adapt to women's specific physiology and provide a comfortable feel.
The jersey weighs only 125 grams. The Pro-Fit cut technology used in the chest, waist and back area ensures a good fit for the muscles and provides adequate compression to the various muscle groups, reducing fatigue while riding. The polyurethane fiber incorporated into the fabric provides excellent stretch and ensures a better fit to the body shapes and muscle structures of female cyclists. It also distributes pressure evenly across the fabric to protect the jersey from tears and damage caused by pulling and excessive friction during high-intensity activities.
It is also abrasion-resistant, moisture-regulating, windproof and, despite its elegant appearance, very robust. With its elegant design, Jelenew wants to inspire more women to take up cycling.
The Mercuria short-sleeved jersey is available in black, pink and lemon.
The Eco-friendly Sender IN Hooded Jacket by Mammut is a hardwearing winter layer that protects outdoors adventurers from sub-zero temperatures, the wind, and the wet.
The Sender IN Hooded Jacket is built to protect adventurous winter sports enthusiasts who face up to multiple winter conditions. Its resourceful build features a durable and hardwearing outer fabric made from 100% recycled polyester and elastane. The combination of this bi-stretch fabric and a raglan sleeve construction provides unhindered movement whatever the activity. This outer fabric is also wind and water-repellent, featuring a PFC-free DWR coating to keep out the elements.
Inside, the jacket is armed with the one-of-a-kind Mammut LOOPINSULATION, which is made from leftover scraps of polyester rope from Mammut's rope production partner. This means that it is both kind on the planet and cozy to wear. This insulation is distributed throughout the jacket as puffy clusters integrated into the recycled pocket weave material, giving the jacket its unique look and feel, as well as providing warmth, and protection from the wind and wet. Whatever the activity, the environment, or the conditions, the Sender IN Hooded Jacket is up for the challenge.
Imagine a sock interior that feels soft and cozy next-to-skin, but is robust and designed for wear and durability on the outside. Most socks can only do one or the other. That's why the US company Gordini has now developed a ski sock using a new type of two-layer knitting technology.
Socks play an important role in our well-being. Not only because you get cold feet without them, but also because they have to fit well and function properly in order to perform well on the mountain. Whether you're an experienced skier or a beginner, everyone benefits from a better fitting and better performing sock.
The US company Gordini has taken the construction of clothing layers as a model and developed a technology that allows socks to be knitted in two layers and from different yarns. The result: the first two-layer sock.
Winhall ski socks are knitted using special "twin layer" machines that make the first double-layer socks possible. This SoleKNIT® Dual Layer technology combines two different layers of yarn into a single knitted sock by combining a soft, moisture-wicking layer against the skin with a strong, durable outer layer. The two layers are then brought together at connection points throughout the sock to create a quilted effect. In this way, the two layers create air pockets that increase thermal benefits as well as breathability and moisture wicking. Soft, breathable merino wool with Coolmax lines the inner layer, while a durable layer of merino wool, nylon and polypropylene on the outside protects against wear and tear.
Thus, this two-layer sock mimics layering systems for outdoor apparel to keep your feet warm and dry all day long.
Better-fitting ski socks provide more control and comfort on the mountain. To further improve comfort, Gordini also works with a new stretch technology in the Winhall sock that reduces pressure at the cuffs and prevents the socks from wearing out. The OrbitKNIT® stretch fit utilizes a structural knit ribbed cuff to stretch around the leg and conform to all bodies and sizes for an improved and inclusive fit.
The knit pattern stretches out and returns to its original shape without relying on elastic yarns that normally contract and then wear out. The Gordini socks fit and feel more comfortable without compression or uncomfortable sock marks on the skin.
Until now, socks have been made from a single layer of mixed or differently placed yarns. With SoleKNIT® technology, yarns can be used in an even more isolated way. This allows the sock to be zoned to perform a specific function so that the fiber itself performs better and lasts longer. Strategically placed cushioning and padded support absorb shocks, reduce friction and prevent blisters.
The ski socks are available for women and men in two color variants each and in four weight classes (ultra-light, light, medium, heavy). They were launched in October 2023.
This iconic duffel bag features cutting-edge sustainability updates, a sleek matte finish, collapsible construction, and a strong focus on repairability. Crafted with a commitment to quality, this duffel isn't just a favorite for its durability; it's designed to last for years, if not decades.
Patagonia's Black Hole® Wheeled Duffels have a storied history as trusted travel companions, but the brand knew it could do better. The mission is to reduce waste in the manufacturing process and enhance functionality based on years of field-testing and valuable feedback. These updates consider the entire product lifecycle, from production to end-of-life.
Patagonia takes a significant step towards sustainability with a groundbreaking approach. The duffel is crafted from a recycled TPU-film laminate, capturing waste that would otherwise go unused. Every 1,000 yards of TPU coated material generates 35 kg of wasted TPU, but this innovative material captures that waste and turns it into high-quality goods.
The bag's design revolves around the efficient loading and unloading of your belongings. The recycled TPU-coated material offers outstanding abrasion resistance and water repellence, protecting your gear from the harshest baggage handling. This luggage piece is not only eco-friendly but also built to withstand the rigors of travel.
"Black Hole® Wheeled Duffels have been trusted travel companions for many years, but we knew we could improve them. We wanted to take on the huge task of addressing waste in the manufacturing process and refine the duffels’ function based on years of field testing and feedback. These updates take the full life of the product into account, making improvements from the manufacturing process all the way through to retirement after many years of use", explains Austin Robbs, Category Director Equipment, Accessories and Logo at Patagonia.
The Black Hole material is exceptionally tough and resistant to abrasion and water, making it perfect for travel. With its proven longevity and a focus on converting TPU coatings to recycled materials, Patagonia builds a robust and sustainable product from the ground up. Plus: this duffel comes with spare parts and repair guides, ensuring you can address mid-trip failures and allow the bag to serve you for a lifetime.
The Black Hole® Wheeled Duffel 100L will be available in in-store and online starting August 2024.
The outdoor equipment provider Jack Wolfskin launched a Brand Council this year. The aim of the advisory board is to further develop the specially developed Rewilding strategy.
Our world is changing rapidly. Especially in the current times, with the progression of climate changes, urgent action is required. One realization: it can only be done together. In light of this, Jack Wolfskin established the Brand Council in 2023. This advisory board, comprised of internal stakeholders and external experts, is dedicated to formulating strategic sustainability concepts and Rewilding projects. Regular exchanges within the expert group are planned.
One of the focal points of the Brand Council's work is intended to be collaboration with organizations such as the Messner Mountain Foundation, which is engaged in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas, Karakoram, Hindukush, Andes, and the Caucasus. Conceived as a form of self-help, the foundation aims to secure the survival of the locals high up in the mountains by engaging in agriculture and tourism.
In this way, Jack Wolfskin aims to actively contribute to shaping a secure and sustainable future. "As an outdoor company, we bear the responsibility to protect our nature and biodiversity to the best of our ability. Therefore, in our strategy with the mantra 'We Live to Discover,' we have defined long-term goals and actively support various national and international projects of different organizations. With Diane and Reinhold Messner, we share this responsibility and realize projects that reflect our common values," explains Jason Isenberg, Vice President Marketing at Jack Wolfskin, outlining the motivations.
The Brand Council, boasts an exciting and diverse group of outdoor experts. Alongside mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner and his wife Diane, the advisory team includes Ellen Windemuth (Founder of the WaterBear Network), Martyna Wojciechowska (Discovery Team Member), Ulrich Dausien (Founder of Jack Wolfskin), and Melanie Kuntnawitz (Head of Social Compliance & Sustainability at JW) and Jason Isenberg (Vice President Marketing at JW). With the help of this collective knowledge, a concept for a secure and sustainable future is to be developed.
At the core of Jack Wolfskin's commitment is the Rewilding strategy. This strategy aims to enable people to reconnect with nature, fostering a deep understanding of the environment. Jack Wolfskin not only encourages individuals to "rewild" themselves but actively participates in projects with the goal of "rewilding the world." Members of the Brand Council play a crucial role in advising and steering projects in the wilderness and sustainability domain.
The integration of local communities also holds special significance within the strategy. This involves expanding regional and local activities, supporting initiatives such as the Messner Mountain Foundation (MMF), and the Foundation Conservation Carpathia (FCC), who has just received a BAMBI Award. Christoph Promberger, the director of FCC, has been supported by Jack Wolfskin since the 1990s, demonstrating the brand's enduring commitment to conservation. Diane and Reinhold Messner emphasize the shared values that drive their collaboration with Jack Wolfskin. "We have the responsibility to protect and restore nature so that future generations can enjoy it. These values are shared by Jack Wolfskin and the members of the Brand Council. Therefore, we are delighted to support the company in its comprehensive sustainability efforts."