In the third part of our ISPO report, we present the new products in the textile sector. As we already saw last year, manufacturers are once again focusing on muted colors such as ochre and merlot. More and more companies are also attaching importance to ecological clothing and are using wool or recycled materials, for example, and some manufacturers are also trying to set new trends:Ortovox:
The Avabag was not the only product to win an ISPO award this year. With the 2L Andermatt Jacket, Ortovox is launching a new freeride jacket on the market. It is made of wool from black Swiss sheep and is combined with a Dermizax membrane. Sheep's wool is becoming a trend and is now also being used in backpacks. The PEAK is the first backpack with Swisswool in the back system, which is designed to provide good ventilation on the back so that you sweat less. Pyua:
Pyua has been known for its sustainable ski production for several years now. With the 3L Continuum-Y Pant, the range now also includes a three-layer bib pant made from the environmentally friendly "CLIMALOOP laminate" (45,000mm water column). They are also PFC-free and made from 100% recycled polyester. Mammut:
The Alyeska GTX Pro 3L Bib Pants are probably familiar to many. The Alyeska Realization Pro Hs Pants are now also available with an integrated climbing harness. Bergans and Jack Wolfskin
With its new CSR project "Expedition 2020", Bergans has set itself the goal of producing 75 percent of its products in accordance with bluesign standards by the end of 2020. The first step in this direction is the new "Eidfjord Jacket". It consists of 30 percent plant-based polyester made from molasses. Molasses is a by-product of sugar production. Other companies are setting themselves similar goals: Jack Wolfskin wants to eliminate harmful substances such as PFCs from its clothing by 2020. The perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals make clothing weatherproof, but are hardly degradable and therefore accumulate in the environment. Greenpeace only announced in the summer that PFCs could be detected even in the most remote mountainous regions of South America and Asia, but the highest concentrations were found in Europe. PFCs are also suspected of being carcinogenic. Arc'teryx
The Alpha SV Jacket has been redesigned. According to the manufacturer, the jacket is now twice as abrasion-resistant as the previous version thanks to a new GORE-TEX laminate. Helmets, backpacks and miscellaneous: Uvex is launching a real all-round helmet on the market with the p.8000 tour. It is certified for skiing, climbing and biking. The helmet can be converted from a ski helmet to a bike helmet in a few simple steps. Some manufacturers are also trying to compete with the now well-established MIPS helmet technology. Shred has developed the Infitie RAA system, which is designed to protect the head from impacts from all directions. This is made possible by small Velcro pads on which the helmet is loosely fixed. So far, only Shred is using the new development, but it is basically compatible with all brands. Evoc:
In the touring backpack category, Evoc has been offering backpacks for several years with the Patrol 40 liter and the 32 liter. A 55-liter touring backpack is now also new to the range. There are also two new photo backpacks for amateur photographers. The Photop 22L and 16L can also be converted into ordinary backpacks in just a few simple steps. You can find more products in the gallery:
