A summary of popular trends from the largest outdoor gear fair in the United States, "Outdoor Retailer Winter Market" (part 1)
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, USA, is currently holding the largest outdoor gear fair in the United States, the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. It is held twice every year, summer and winter, and thousands of outdoor manufacturers from around the world gather together, and over four days new products and technologies that are scheduled to be launched will be unveiled (a wide range of events such as lectures and workshops) is a truly coveted event for outdoor gear lovers.
By the way, please see this video for information on summer events.
You can always see this festive, festive atmosphere in America.
we'll introduce some of Gearzine's most notable items and topics from the "next-generation" outdoor gear information announced there ( available online
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Hard shell (outerwear)
The trend of Polartec NeoShell materials, which has been gaining popularity for several years, seems to have accelerated even further, with the "highly breathable, lightweight, smooth, and easy to move in" routes. For this reason, next season's outerwear is a trendy model with even lighter, slimmer, highly elastic and breathable. And as if to counter the neoshell in line with the trend, the original GORE-TEX has released new materials.
New Gore-Tex material "GORE-TEX Products with GORE C-KNIT Backer Technology"
This new outdoor wear material, "GORE C-KNIT Backer Technology," is a technology that uses a newly developed lining.
The lining is made of a highly dense, thin, lightweight round knitted fabric and is attached to the GORE-TEX membrane.
The newly developed round knit lining has a very smooth surface texture, feels good on the skin, and can be easily put on the sleeves.
It is supple and keeps you up and down smoothly with your body movements, and the gritting sound of the fabric is quieter, making it comfortable to wear throughout the day.
In addition, this new material has been reduced by up to 10% and improved breathability by up to 15% compared to the three-layer GORE-TEX Products, which are lining with conventional standard knits (tricots).
Its soft and supple texture is its biggest feature, providing comfort for outdoor activities in any weather.
Insulation (synthetic fiber/down) wear
Until a few years ago, differences in characteristics were clear depending on the material, such as "temperature control (warm) down" and "micro fiber that regulates moisture and ventilation (even if wet)", but looking at the trends for next season, we can see that this boundary is gradually breaking down. Each continues to evolve, with synthetic fiber insulation strengthening its "down-like" properties, and down insulation further strengthening its "water resistance".
The warmest jacket in the world! ? Columbia Heatzone 1000 TurboDown Hooded Jacket
The structure combines water-resistant down and synthetic fiber materials in a unique "wave" pattern to prevent heat loss, and according to the manufacturer, it has achieved the "world's warmest" jacket.
"Luxurious" synthetic fiber insulation like down Montane Hi-Q Luxe Jacket
It's as fluffy as down, lightweight and warm. However, it does not susceptible to moisture and wetness. The trend in synthetic fiber insulation for next season is the arrival of many of these exquisite synthetic fiber insulation.
Recycled Down Products Ternua Loughor
This is the first down jacket made from recycled down.
Image: TERNUA
Other notable gear are summarized in the second report → Continue reading the report
