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SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 29, 2023) – White Duck Outdoors, a leading provider of high-quality tents and outdoor accessories, is pleased to announce the launch of its used gear resale program. This first-of-its-kind program allows customers to buy gently used tents from White Duck Outdoors, providing a sustainable and affordable way to get the gear they need for their next adventure.

“We’re excited to launch our used tent program and take the next step in helping make the great outdoors more accessible,” said Moez Faruqi, Head of Marketing at White Duck Outdoors. “From day one, we’ve had a goal of making it easier for people to get the gear they need to enjoy the outdoors without breaking the bank and without turning our back on sustainable practices. The used gear program will certainly help in both of those areas.”

White Duck Outdoors is committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. The company’s used tent program is the latest way it is working to make the outdoors more accessible and sustainable for everyone. It also designs its tents and tent accessories with fabrics that are constructed from BCI-certified cotton and recycled ocean-bound plastics.

All used products offered by White Duck Outdoors are thoroughly inspected and refurbished before being sold. Tents are also inspected and graded on a condition scale of one to five, with a rating of five being the best condition, so customers can be confident in the quality of the tent they’re purchasing.

To buy a used tent from White Duck Outdoors, customers can visit the company’s website at www.whiteduckoutdoors.com. Tents are available in a variety of sizes and styles, so customers can find the perfect item for their needs.

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About White Duck Outdoors

White Duck Outdoors is a renowned provider of high-quality outdoor gear, specializing in durable and innovative tents designed to withstand the rigors of outdoor adventures. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, White Duck Outdoors continues to deliver exceptional products that empower outdoor enthusiasts to connect with nature and create lifelong memories.

 

 

 

PORTLAND, Ore. (Nov. 28, 2023) – Rumpl, the category leader in premium outdoor blankets, is proudly supporting First Descents this Giving Tuesday with a buy one, donate one program. First Descents is a national non-profit that provides life-changing outdoor adventures to young adults affected by cancer and other serious health issues. Through the initiative, Rumpl will donate an Original Puffy Blanket to First Descents for each Original Puffy Blanket sold on the Rumpl website, Nov. 28-30, 2023.

“First Descents is an organization close to our hearts at Rumpl and we are thrilled to partner with them once again for Giving Tuesday,” said Josh Weichhand, vice president of global brand marketing. “Blankets are an important symbol of comfort for those fighting their toughest battles – and we love that Rumpl can support the amazing work being done by First Descents through both product and performance. With a longer window for consumers to tap into our buy one, donate one program, we hope to elevate First Descents’ mission while introducing this important organization to Rumpl consumers, present and future.”

Rumpl also partnered with First Descents in 2022 for Giving Tuesday, and donated more than $100,000 in product to help support the non-profit’s outdoor adventures, as well as customized Original Puffy Blankets for recipients. Last year, Rumpl’s marketing support helped educate their consumers about First Descent’s mission. This year, Rumpl will expand their marketing efforts to spread additional awareness and help First Descents reach their goal of raising $6M in 2023.

First Descents has served more than 10,000 young adults with psychosocial supportive care since its founding in 2001. With free, adaptive programs across the U.S., participants are empowered to go beyond their diagnosis with adventure-based activities, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, surfing and climbing. Additional programming that supports frontline healthcare workers was introduced in 2020 to address the community needs of the COVID-19 pandemic and is now a permanent offering, allowing for more individuals to experience the healing power of nature.

Rumpl will donate an Original Puffy Blanket to First Descents for every Original Puffy Blanket sold on Rumpl.com Nov. 28-30, 2023. For questions on Rumpl, Giving Tuesday or First Descents, contact senior account manager Corinne Baud at corinne.baud@rygr.us.

About Rumpl: Based in Portland, Oregon, Rumpl makes Blankets for Everywhere. Utilizing material technologies commonly found in activewear and outdoor gear, Rumpl aims to modernize the everyday blanket. Rumpl’s high-quality, versatile blankets keep you comfortable no matter where you are. The materials have been tested and proven in harsh environments, yet specifically selected for comfort and durability. Rumpl believes the blanket you use every day deserves the same attention to detail as a sleeping bag you might use ten times a year. The end result is a premium and multi-purpose blanket that can be used anywhere you go … or when you don’t go anywhere. www.rumpl.com.

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SEATTLE (November 28, 2023) — Boasting a superb balance of weather protection and warmth paired with breathability and versatility for cold-weather sports, the new Outdoor Research Deviator Hoodie won an 2023 ISPO Award this week.

The ISPO Award, bestowed by ISPO, one of the primary outdoor and sports industry trade/B2B organizations, is one of the industry’s most prestigious awards. Each year it honors the most exceptional new products in a range of categories.

Created by pairing hybrid-materials construction with emerging fabric technologies and athlete feedback, the Deviator Hoodie excels at stop-and-go activities in cold weather — situations where warmth is crucial during stops, as is the ability to shed heat and moisture while on the move. The design is versatile, built for everything from winter running to hiking, fat biking to nordic and backcountry skiing, and snowshoeing to alpinism.

“This super-lightweight hooded jacket is all about providing only as much weather protection and thermal performance as you actually need during winter activities so that breathability doesn’t suffer. Outdoor Research presents a well-thought-out combination of innovative fabric construction and material placement,” the ISPO Jury said in a statement about the award.

Built for a wide range of active pursuits in cold weather, the Deviator Hoodie is able to retain warmth when it’s crucial yet breathes and sheds heat when on the move. A new insulation technology called VerticalX™ Octa is paired with a 20D stretch-woven fabric for weather resistance, giving the Deviator a superb blend of warmth and breathability. VerticalX Octa, a bi-component synthetic insulation, is created by pairing an eight-sided, hollow-core polyester fiber in the center surrounded by a loftier polyester.

The Deviator uses VerticalX Octa insulation inside the front-of-body panels, shoulders, sleeves and hood. VerticalX Octa is more effective for active use because it doesn’t require an interior liner fabric and has an open structure, both of which allow it to breathe more effectively, and it pairs well with truly breathable exterior fabrics. It’s also 50-percent lighter in weight than traditional polyester insulation, has an outstanding warmth-to-weight ratio, is superb at wicking moisture and is soft against the skin.

On the back, side panels and under the arms, the Deviator uses a more breathable polyester/spandex grid fleece. All fabric and insulation materials are bluesign-approved.

The hoodie comes in men’s and women’s versions and retails for $229 USD.

“Our goal was to build a versatile collection for cool and cold temperatures that are the kinds of multi-purpose layers you reach for again and again on your way out the door,” said Charlie Berg, outerwear product manager for Outdoor Research. “We’re honored to get this award along with independent confirmation that we accomplished that goal.”

The Deviator Hoodie is part of the new Deviator Collection from Outdoor Research which also includes gloves, mitts and wind pants.  This seven-piece line excels at stop-and-go activities in cold weather — times when warmth is critical for stopping but you also need the ability to shed heat and moisture on the go.

About Outdoor Research

Since 1981, Outdoor Research has created trusted apparel, accessories, and equipment for you to thrive outside. Our award-winning outdoor gear is meticulously researched and tested for outdoor enthusiasts and military users around the globe. Grounded in our values of curiosity, passion, innovation, collaboration, and community, we strive to create space for all in the outdoors. We celebrate wins outside at every level together with our ambassadors, non-profit partners, and employees. For more information, visit www.outdoorresearch.com.

 

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ANNECY, FRANCE (Nov. 28, 2023) — For the Spring 2024 season, Salomon will elevate its running apparel offering by partnering with Ionic+ ^® Botanical and 37.5^® to create new fabric technology, Knit_Flow™. This new groundbreaking fabric uses the anti-odor citric-acid formula, Ionic+ ^® Botanical, and is the first durable plant-based formula  to be registered, tested and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Salomon is the first brand to bring this new technology to the consumer market through select S/LAB and Sense Aero running apparel, launching spring 2024.

Knit_Flow™ fabric combines ultra-modern technologies designed to reduce contact between fabric and skin allowing for airflow throughout the garment. A unique “twisted yarn” powered by Ionic+ ^® Botanical and 37.5^® fabric technologies provides maximum breathability that reduces odor and wicks away moisture for all day comfort.

“With our Knit_Flow fabric, we want runners to forget they are even wearing a shirt and shorts so that they remain in their desired comfort zone at all times,” says Hugo Debrueres, head of product for Salomon apparel. “How you feel depends on if your body is at the right temperature and this new Knit_Flow™ fabric will keep you cooler longer and will help prevent that sweaty, sticky feeling many active apparel pieces deliver.”

To create Knit-Flow fabric, Salomon partnered with two well-established fabric technology companies—Noble Biomaterials and 37.5^®. Ionic+ ^®antimicrobial solutions by Noble offer naturally self-cleaning antimicrobial fabrics. The new botanical citric-based solution of Ionic+ lasts up to 50 washes and fights microbes on the material—the same microbes that lead to odorous bacteria growth on fabric that doesn’t wash out.

Ionic+ ^® Botanical uses a state-of-the-art citric-acid antimicrobial/anti-odor formula. The only durable plant-based registered formula with the Environmental Protection Agency, meaning the ingredients are tested by EPA scientists to meet Safer Choice’s stringent criteria. Ionic+^® treated products clean themselves of microbes that attach and propagate on fabric, ensuring fabric won’t carry smells associated with odor-causing bacteria.

“Our collaboration with Salomon on Knit_Flow marks a significant milestone as we introduce Ionic+ ^® Botanical to consumers for the first time,” says Joel Furey, founder and chief commercial officer at Noble Biomaterials. “Working with Salomon to integrate our plant-based antimicrobial solution into Knit_Flow not only enhances the performance, but also contributes to a more sustainable future of apparel use. We’re excited to set a new standard for the apparel industry with this collection.”

Apparel with 37.5^® Technology uses natural minerals permanently embedded in the clothing to help the body naturally thermoregulate, so users can quickly cool down when hot and warm up when cold. While wicking fabrics simply spread moisture, climate control fabrics with 37.5^® Technology remove moisture vapor before it turns into liquid sweat, so users stay in their comfort zone longer even as their exertion level rises.

Collaborative product development with technology leaders like Noble and 37.5 also aligns with Salomon’s goal of bringing responsible performance and innovation to the market through such design partnerships.

S/LAB and Sense Aero SS24 Knit_Flow™ Running Apparel

Select tops in Salomon’s S/LAB and Sense Aero SS24 run apparel lines will feature the new Knit_Flow™ technology that will benefit runners for everyday runs and race days.

The S/LAB Tee and S/LAB Speed Singlet offer men and women advanced thermoregulation, moisture management, a breathable open weave and odor regulation that make them go-to picks for race day.

Salomon’s Sense Aero line provides runners with top-notch technology for everyday runs in specific men’s and women’s fits. The Sense Aero Tee uses ghost seams, an anti-chafing neck insert and reflective details that elevate comfort and safety on runs. The Sense Aero Singlet offers Salomon’s Knit_Flow™ technology in a sleeveless option for  hot summer runs and includes reflective details for visibility at night. Finally, the Sense Aero Short Tank for women incorporates the Ionic+ ^® Botanical anti-order technology with a cropped design.

For information on Salomon’s running apparel, contact senior account manager Corinne Baud at corinne.baud@rygr.us. For information on Ionic+ ^® Botanical and Noble, contact senior PR account manager Tyler Stephenson at tyler.stephenson@backbone.media.

About Salomon: Born in the French Alps in 1947, Salomon creates premium footwear, apparel, gear and winter sports equipment that is superior in function, radical in design and obsessive in style. At the Annecy Design Center, engineers, designers and athletes collaborate to write the future of sports by creating products that transform outside sports experiences and enable a deeper connection with nature, allowing people to unleash the best version of themselves so that they might positively impact the world.

About Noble Biomaterials, Inc.: Noble Biomaterials, Inc. is a global leader in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft surface applications. The company produces advanced material technologies designed for mission-critical applications in the performance apparel, healthcare, industrial, and emerging wearable technology markets. Its flagship brands, IONIC+®, X-STATIC®, and CIRCUITEX®, are used by hundreds of world-class licensees to provide odor elimination, infection prevention/management, biometric monitoring, and conductive protection benefits. Noble Biomaterials is a registered FDA medical device facility, an essential sole-source technology supplier to the US military, and a US EPA–registered antimicrobial manufacturer. Noble products are EPA, FIFRA, BPR, and CE conforming.  Its headquarters and manufacturing facilities are in Scranton, PA, and the company has offices in Europe, Asia, and South America.

For more information on Noble Biomaterials and to view their full range of fabric applications, please visit www.noblebiomaterials.com.

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 28, 2023) – In a significant milestone, outdoor adventure brand Royal Robbins proudly announces its recent brand certification in the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), certified by Control Union 895314. Founded in 1968 by iconic climbers and conservationists, Liz and Royal Robbins, the brand has long been trusted and worn by climbers and those seeking a life of adventure. As one of the original U.S. outdoor brands, Royal Robbins has set the industry standard with a legacy of iconic styles made with natural and lower-impact fibers.

The Responsible Wool Standard is a global standard that addresses the welfare of sheep and the land they graze on. The standard encompasses key principles, including ensuring the Five Freedoms of animal welfare and promoting responsible practices in land management and traceability throughout the supply chain.

In addition to ethically sourced merino wool, Royal Robbins styles are made with preferred and organic cotton, hemp, and TENCEL^TM Modal. Naturally-derived fibers were intuitively chosen in many of the brand’s original styles and have been integral throughout the line for over 55 years. They are durable, comfortable, and feel great on skin.

By fall 2024, 59-percent of the brand’s styles will be made with majority natural and bio-based fibers, a 47-percent increase from fall 2023.

“As a brand deeply rooted in the outdoors, we recognize the importance of responsible and sustainable practices,” said Erik Burbank, global brand president at Royal Robbins. “Achieving RWS certification is yet another important step in our commitment to the environment and our focus on natural and sustainable fibers.”

In 2023, Royal Robbins went through the RWS certification process to allow the brand to formally track the chain of custody of its wool from fiber to final product. The certification process involved a rigorous assessment of Royal Robbins wool sourcing and production practices, conducted by an independent third-party certifier. This comprehensive evaluation ensures that Royal Robbins meets the stringent criteria outlined in the Responsible Wool Standard.

Royal Robbins remains committed to inspiring adventure while championing responsible materials sourcing. In addition to designing industry-leading adventure apparel made from natural fibers, the brand continues to reduce its impact across its entire product line. Royal Robbins is dedicated to transparency and regularly updates its stakeholders on progress and initiatives related to sustainability.

For more information about Royal Robbins and its commitment to responsible sourcing, please see our recent sustainability milestones at royalrobbins.com.

*TENCEL^TM Modal fibers are mainly manufactured from beechwood, sourced from sustainable forest in Austria and neighboring countries. Beechwood forests are a natural and renewable source of raw material.

About Royal Robbins® 

Founded in 1968 by world-renowned climbers and adventurers Royal and Liz Robbins, Royal Robbins is a leading designer, manufacturer, and retailer of versatile, durable, and stylish apparel for the next generation of adventurers. The brand maintains a commitment to environmental and social responsibility by prioritizing natural fibers and maintaining carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Royal Robbins gear can be found in outdoor and specialty retail partners throughout the world. We believe nature and adventure are good for the soul. To learn more, please visit royalrobbins.com.