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May 13, 2025 
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Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2023 featured 400 exhibitors and
welcomed over 6,000 attendees.
Sustainability, safety, and improved performance were at the forefront for insulations at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show 2023, held January 10 - 12, at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Show returned to Salt Lake City after being held in Denver for 5 years. The show featured 400 global brands and more than 6,000 attendees. Insulations continued the move away from the use of waterproofing containing PCF (per- and polyfluorinated chemicals) and other forever chemicals. In addition to advancing environmental safety, sustainability in insulations is being achieved by new technology and the use of natural and recycled materials. All this has occurred while improving performance.
HEIQ - XReflect, thinner, lighter, warmer
Teflon - EcoElite
eVent - Waterproof Technology
CORDURA Forever Knit Fabric
MMI Textiles
How collaborative projects may change the future of textiles - Manufacturing smart textile technologies requires adopting new materials and methods, smoother and more extensive innovation-production connections, and a technically skilled workforce.
US' Collins Aerospace tests NASA Space Station Suit in weightlessness - Collins Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone in NASA's design process by completing a key milestone for the development of a next-generation spacesuit
| Washable Magnetic Textile Revolutionizes Smart Clothing
This technology extends beyond traditional uses, with applications such as textile-based keyboards or other interfaces that work underwater and in various weather conditions.
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| Indoor shade trends: Regulations, automation and more
Changes in motorization, the way products are used for light control, available color options and demand for sustainability are all indoor shade trends.
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| Canada's McMaster Engineering Lab conducts research on neck guards
Researchers at McMaster University's Injury Biomechanics Lab are enhancing hockey safety. They've partnered with Niko Apparel Systems to assess the AEGIS Impact Interceptor neck guard, designed for impact attenuation. Preliminary data shows it performs over 30 per cent better than major brands.
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| US' HealthyBaby launches plastic-neutral and EWG verified SmartyPants
HealthyBaby has launched SmartyPants, the first EWG verified safe and plastic-neutral diapers. In partnership with RePurpose Global, HealthyBaby has prevented over 1 million pounds of plastic from entering the environment.
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| Soft N Dry launches tree-free diaper technology ecoLiite Core
Soft N Dry has launched the ecoLiite Core, an advanced tree-free diaper technology designed to enhance absorbency and sustainability. This innovation aligns with the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) effective January 1, 2025, ensuring compliance for manufacturers and retailers.
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