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Performance Sports Spurs Asics North America to Fifth Straight Quarterly Gain
In the U.S., the tennis and wrestling categories led the core performance sports sector to year-over-year…
What is Infinergy®? A Material That Powers Human Endeavor
BASF's high-performance Infinergy®, the world's first expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (ETPU), offers…
This MIT-Backed Startup Wants to Track Athlete Performance Through Clothing
Nextiles blends traditional sewing with printed circuit board technology, embedding sensors within fabric to…
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Yellow Kevlar, Frozen Lemonade and Moccasins Inspire New Adidas Drops
The latest entries in the footwear brand's A-ZX series pay homage to its classic Torsion technology, frozen…
Technology and Design Collide in New Reebok Running Capsule
A high-fashion, high-concept drop from Reebok and Charli Cohen explores the theme of technology-enhanced…
Here’s What’s New at Puma’s Revamped HQ Store
Puma says the newly reopened store has doubled in size and offers shoppers a modern experience.
Allbirds Dashes Into Performance Footwear
The sustainable San Francisco shoe maker is branching out from lifestyle footwear into the competitive world…
Adidas Brings Another Ocean Plastic Material to Latest Stella McCartney Collab
Adidas x Stella McCartney launched two new performance activewear capsules, including footwear featuring…
Fashion is Putting Greater Emphasis on Performance and Sustainability
Demand is growing for performance clothing that seamlessly crosses over from the gym to the street to keep up…
Innovation is the Driving Trend at The Materials Show East and West
The Materials Show is at the forefront of the performance apparel and footwear markets, showcasing leading…
Nike’s Conjured Up High-Tech Apparel Fit for a…Fireman?
One of Nike's latest patents sheds light on how the athletic apparel giant is thinking about wearable tech…
Consumers Are Expecting More and More Performance From Their Clothing
If consumers are going to make an investment, they want clothes that will not just last, but will work for…
Adidas and Woolmark Co. Launch Performance Product Challenge
The Woolmark Company and Adidas are partnering on The Woolmark Challenge, a new annual design competition…
Vicunha Launches Stain Resistant White Denim
Vicunha presented a Spring/Summer 2019 collection at Denim Premiére Vision Tuesday that taps into three…
Performance with Purpose
The consumer love affair with athleisure sealed the fortunes of Lululemon, Sweaty Betty and other…