Ideas behind better products.
Practical perspectives on product development, materials and waterproof construction.
WATERPROOF TECHNOLOGY2026-09-28
Do wet outer gloves mean they are leaking?
Water repellency, waterproofness and dry-feeling comfort are different. Here is how brands can specify and evaluate waterproof knitted gloves.
WATERPROOF TECHNOLOGY2018-11-23
Waterproof ratings: what a hydrostatic head result tells you
A look back at our original waterproof testing note, with a practical guide to reading material results.
MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY2018-11-23
Anti-wicking fabrics: why water movement matters
From our original fabric-testing update: how to investigate liquid travel through a textile.
TRADE SHOWS2023-04-12
Outdoor Retailer 2023: product development conversations
Archive from our 2023 Outdoor Retailer update and the questions that continue to shape technical accessory development.
TRADE SHOWS2024-11-20
ISPO Munich 2024 — Booth C2-416
Archive: our invitation to meet at ISPO Munich, 3–5 December 2024.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTINSIGHT
From brief to sample: what a technical product team needs
Turn an idea into a sample that can be evaluated and reproduced.
WATERPROOF TECHNOLOGYINSIGHT
A waterproof knitted product is a complete construction
Outer knit, membrane, inner layer and fit need to be evaluated together.
MATERIAL TECHNOLOGYINSIGHT
Functional knit zones: design each part for its job
Cushioning, ventilation, fit and wear resistance demand different structures.
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