Sympatex sets new standard with Bionic Finish Eco; membrane maker introduces first fluorocarbon-free DWR treatment for textiles
December 19, 2008, Hampton, New Hampshire – Sympatex, a manufacturer of environmentally-friendly laminates used in high-performance textiles—announces its recent partnership with bionic-textile finishing specialist, Rudolf Chemie, and the joint development of Bionic Finish Eco—the first fluorocarbon-free durable, water-repellant (DWR) treatment for textiles. Sympatex with Bionic Finish...
Read MoreKudos to ExOfficio Give-N-Go® Underwear
December 8, 2008, Tukwila, WA – Fly Rod & Reel magazine has awarded ExOfficio’s Give-N-Go™ performance underwear a 2009 Kudo Award for helping to make fly fishing more comfortable, more enjoyable, more convenient and more fun. Now in its 30th year, the Fly Rod & Reel Kudo Awards are given to what its reviewers believe are exceptional products that reflect the best and brightest...
Read MoreExOfficio fights local hunger with Northwest Harvest through donations and discounts at ExOfficio stores
December 8, 2008, Tukwila, WA – ExOfficio, a Seattle-based adventure apparel outfitter, is collecting donations for Northwest Harvest at its various retail locations through Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Northwest Harvest supplies food to nearly 300 Washington state food banks annually. Launching the food drive this last week, ExOfficio has already collected more than 1000 pounds of food...
Read MoreVikings to invade Salt Lake City, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Our Viking friends at the Scandinavian Outdoor Group asked us to relay this important item. Skol! Scandinavian Village at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (PDF) Introducing the First US Scandinavian Village at the 2009 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, booth 29007 A thousand years ago, a Scandinavian invasion was something to be avoided at all costs, but much has changed since those bad old Viking...
Read MorePrimaLoft launches continuous filament insulation
PrimaLoft Infinity for sleeping bags Albany, NY; December 5, 2008 – After extensive development, PrimaLoft is launching a new insulation technology – PrimaLoft Infinity. PrimaLoft Infinity is a fine denier continuous filament insulation. The new insulation is designed for sleeping bags to offer greater loft and shelf appeal while providing the technical properties for which PrimaLoft...
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