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Allied Home Launches RENU:700 Bedding Made with Performance Original
Montebello, CA, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Furthering its commitment to sustainability by helping reduce the massive textile waste that ends up in landfills, Allied Home, manufacturer of quality crafted bedding products designed to give you a better sleep experience, has launched its new RENU:700 Performance Recycled Down bedding, the first of its kind on the market.
NexTex Introduces ParticleScreen™ Face Covering Fabric Powered by TurboDry® Technology
Atlanta, GA, November 23, 2020 – NexTex Innovations announces the launch of ParticleScreen fabric technology developed for facial coverings that can be comfortably worn for extended use and while being active. ParticleScreen is a patent-pending, 3-layer fabric system that delivers superior blocking against airborne particles while keeping its wearers comfortable for prolonged periods of time.
Hyosung Collaborates with Team Intencity from University of Oregon Sport Product Management Program
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 to find just the right materials to bring their new product to life – a back pack designed specifically for run commuting it has named Intencity.
Osprey and Hyosung Collaborate to Launch Sustainable, High Performance Pack Collection for Spring 2021
August 4, 2020 - Cortez, CO and Seoul, South Korea – Osprey, the leader in creating top-quality, high performance, innovative carry solutions and Hyosung, a comprehensive fiber manufacturer that produces world-class products and provides value chain solutions from textile mill to brand to consumer, are pleased to announce their collaboration for Spring 2021.
Pertex® Announces Ambitious Sustainability Targets at Performance Days
Pertex’s sustainability initiatives will not dilute its focus on pushing the boundaries of performance fabrics and innovation. 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 its environmental impact through responsible product and business practice.
Hyosung Launches creora® ActiFit Spandex at 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
May 29, 2019; Seoul, Korea – Propelled by the craving for challenge and a healthier lifestyle, the popularity of outdoor endurance sports is on the rise. To help construct the best multi-sport apparel for endurance sports enthusiasts, Hyosung, the world’s largest spandex manufacturer, has developed new high-performance creora® ActiFit spandex, which the company will launch at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver, June 18-20, 2019.
Hill City by GAP, Lunya, BN3TH and ReST® Adopt Noble Biomaterial’s XT2® and Circuitex® Technologies
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 of inherent fiber technologies – allowing them to stay current in the ever-evolving apparel industry. Hill City by GAP, Inc.
Athletes from Alternative Sports Come Together to Build Deeds Alone
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 that will launch at the end of January 2019. Seeking to be the IMDb of alternative sports, Deeds Alone showcases athletes, content, outdoor brands and gear, social media, events, and more.
Downlite Joins The Conservation Alliance
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 bag manufacturers, and Downlite direct-to-consumer e-commerce bedding products to The Conservation Alliance.
Downlite Introduces New ClimaSMART™ Temperature Regulating Performance Fills
Blending the Superior Insulating Properties of Down with 37.5® Technology to Keep You in Your Comfort Zone 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 performance category of thermoregulating down called ClimaSMART™.
DOWNLITE Celebrates its 35th Anniversary
Company continually evolves and adapts to consumer wants and needs 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 products company with the goal of bringing innovative and superior comfort to all through bedding products and fill materials for outerwear.
Downlite Introduces Sustainovation Program - Innovative Down Fills Rooted in Sustainability
Company Continually Evolving After 100 Years of Down Processing 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.
Aventura Clothing Acquires Women’s Knitwear Brand Icelandic Design
Acquisition will allow Aventura to carry on Icelandic Design's legacy of handicraft knitwear for women Family owned and operated, Aventura Clothing is excited to announce the brand acquisition of Icelandic Design and its subsidiary brands, Wooly Bully and Newari Accessories. The acquisition will allow Aventura to strengthen its presence in the women’s fashion category while continuing to carry on Icelandic Design’s legacy of handicraft knitwear for women.
Clive Wilkie Joins Downlite as VP Quality Assurance and Compliance
In its ongoing effort to ensure continued leadership in international quality assurance, product integrity, and quality compliance, Downlite has appointed Clive Wilkie as Vice President, Quality Assurance & Compliance effective immediately. With over 40 years of experience, Wilkie has extensive knowledge across all aspects of quality assurance and compliance, most recently with Pacific Coast Feather.
Downlite Contributes to Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief Efforts
Downlite partners with Matthew 25: Ministries to deliver 2,000 pillows to Florida hurricane victims Downlite, America’s premiere manufacturer of down, feather and synthetic bedding products, and major supplier of responsibly-sourced down to outdoor and apparel markets, has partnered with Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, OH, to deliver 2,000 pillows to aid Hurricane Irma victims in Florida.
Downlite Announces Executive Succession and New Organizational Structure
James Lape Retires as CEO and Josh Werthaiser Named Successor – Company Firmly Positioned for Continued Strength After 10 years as chief executive officer of family-owned Downlite, James Lape is retiring and passing his torch to Josh Werthaiser, former Downlite CFO. While this executive shift takes effect immediately, Lape will remain on the board and continue to be a company advocate. Lape joined Downlite in 2007 after 25 years with Levi Strauss where he held several senior executive positions.
Noble Biomaterials Teams Up with The Lenzing Group
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 manufacture of botanic cellulose fibers, to introduce a range of new high-performance textiles made with Noble’s silver-based anti-odor technology. The co-operation will offer activewear brands a more natural textile alternative to polyester often used in technical knits.
Downlite Launches Progressive New Composting Initiative
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 latest sustainability program. The company recently engaged an outside organic recycling company to utilize the large waste feathers that traditionally end up in landfill, and instead, treat them for soil compost.
A Celebration of Donn Fendler
Saturday, June 24, 2017 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Nokomis Regional High School , Williams Road, Newport, Maine A Celebration of Donn Fendler will take place on Saturday, June 24, at 2:00 pm at Nokomis Regional High School on Williams Road in Newport, ME. This celebration is open to the public. The Nokomis Army JROTC Color Guard and Scout Troop 63 will march in to commence the event. Other scouts attending that day are encouraged to wear their uniforms.
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