Spenco Medical Corp is supporting green initiatives with the Spenco Earthbound, a replacement insole made from 55 percent recycled materials.

Gear Spotlight: Spenco Earthbound Insoles

Spenco’s first try at green is supportive and 55% recycled/renewable

Designed for hiking, walking, running and other sports where shock absorption and arch and heel support are key, Spenco’s Earthbound delivers.

Road Test: Comforters

Best Nondown Synthetic: Garnet Hill PrimaLoft

The space-age hypoallergenic filling is airy, breathable, and light and it doesn’t bunch up the way down can. It also dries much faster after laundering. Medium warmth. Machine wash. To buy: ($228 full/queen) garnethill.com

We love puffy jackets. We just wish they didn’t make us feel so, well, puffy. Therein lies the brilliance of Patagonia’s new barely there Nano pullover ($150). Three ounces lighter than Patagonia’s Down Sweater—a SKI staff favorite we were sure would never be unseated—the Nano’s [...]]]> http://fendler.com/2010/02/primaloft-ski-magazine-november-2009/feed/ 0 http://fendler.com/2010/01/knock-your-socks-off-with-primaloft-or-winter-market/ http://fendler.com/2010/01/knock-your-socks-off-with-primaloft-or-winter-market/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:25:36 +0000 Tim http://fendler.com/?p=924 Stop by the PrimaLoft Booth at OR Winter Market (#39043) & learn more about PrimaLoft Yarn Technology.

PLUS register for a chance to win a pair of socks made from PrimaLoft !

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“Beard Yourself” (see link below) and come on over for a beer!

The Scandinavian Village Bar will be open daily serving free coffee all day & microbrews in the afternoon from 4 – 7 p.m.

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PrimaLoft® – The Luxury Down Alternative® and DOWNLITE®, America’s premiere manufacturer of luxury bedding, have joined forces to launch Support Your Dreams, a campaign designed to support women and children making the transition into a new life away from the fear of domestic abuse.

Through the Support Your Dreams campaign, PrimaLoft and DOWNLITE will partner [...]]]> http://fendler.com/2009/09/primaloft%c2%ae-and-downlite%c2%ae-launch-support-your-dreams-a-campaign-of-hope-and-empowerment-for-victims-of-domestic-violence/feed/ 0 http://fendler.com/2009/07/primaloft%c2%ae-defies-death-at-2009-canadian-death-race/ http://fendler.com/2009/07/primaloft%c2%ae-defies-death-at-2009-canadian-death-race/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:21:22 +0000 Nancy http://fendler.com/?p=868 On August 1-3, 2009, over 1,100 elite racers from all over the world will gather in Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada to cheat death in one of the world’s toughest adventure races – The North Face Canadian Death Race.   In support of its long-standing partner and its effort to get closer to consumers, PrimaLoft® – Insulation [...]]]> http://fendler.com/2009/07/primaloft%c2%ae-defies-death-at-2009-canadian-death-race/feed/ 0 http://fendler.com/2009/06/media-events-still-a-great-way-to-connect-with-journalists-and-present-a-brand-helpful-tips-for-a-successful-event/ http://fendler.com/2009/06/media-events-still-a-great-way-to-connect-with-journalists-and-present-a-brand-helpful-tips-for-a-successful-event/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:33:59 +0000 Nancy http://fendler.com/?p=859 While we are big fans of getting our news across electronically, there is nothing like getting face time with the media.

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