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i know theres some in the sia update on here but i havent been able to find much else, and sia had snowboard brands as well... does anyone know of anywhere with more pics or info on any outerwear for next year?
haha yeah here we go, anyone along these lines get ur shit up haha
Quiksilver Launches Eco-Friendly Winter Outerwear Line
Sustainable Outerwear Features World's Most Advanced Earth-Friendly Textiles
Signature Series Designed By Travis Rice
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA—Because
it needs to stand up to the elements, winter outerwear has historically
been among the least eco-friendly apparel on the market. The challenge
of combining waterproof, breathable and comfortable technology has
relied on a great deal of innovation that has, more often than not,
been developed with performance, not the environment, in mind.
No
more. On January 29th, Quiksilver will unveil an all-new line of
eco-friendly winter outerwear. Recycled PET water and soda bottles
combine with sustainable Hemp fabric and non-toxic natural dyes (free
of heavy metals that contaminate waterways) to create outerwear that is
highly functional, environmentally conscious and supremely stylish.
Designed with the world's most advanced earth-friendly textiles and
production processes, the collection represents an entirely new
orientation for designing, fabricating, wearing and recycling winter
outerwear.
Eric Lars Bakke
Travis Rice
"As a company of
boardriders, we've always challenged the power and grace of mother
nature in a way that is perfectly in tune with the environment," said
Dave Rosenberger, VP Sales Quiksilver Wintersports. "This new outwear
line reflects this ideal, because it meets the essential performance
requirements of riders, while introducing a new, earth-friendly
approach to winter apparel."
A brand that is innately tied to
the mountains and the ocean, Quiksilver has always been committed to
the fundamental philosophy behind the organic movement. This new line
represents a progression in the company's environmentally-friendly
commitment to a clean, healthy and sustainable approach to both
business and recreational practices that is at the core of its
identity, and reflected in its people, events and Foundation.
Quiksilver's 2008/2009 Eco-Friendly Outerwear Collection: Nanosphere Technology, Biodegradable and Exclusive Materials
The
08/09 eco-friendly outerwear collection consists of three jackets and
two pants, as well as new Signature outerwear pieces designed in
collaboration with Quiksilver team rider Travis Rice. With his passion
for the environment, Travis also chose for his Signature jacket and
pants to be made with Quiksilver's new groundbreaking eco-friendly
materials.
Eco-friendly fabric highlights and how they benefit the environment:
•
Biodegradable TPU Laminate: This waterproof, breathable, solvent-free
laminate is the first of its kind. Low in toxicity and biodegradable,
this laminate will break down completely in only four years. Others can
last hundreds of years, turning your old jacket and pants from a
fashion faux pas to full-on biohazard.
• Nanosphere Finish:
By Schoeller Switzerland. Created by spacesuit manufacturer Schoeller
Switzerland, this new technology provides a natural self-cleaning
effect and an extremely high level of water and dirt repellence. It is
also highly abrasion resistant. It is based on Nanotechnology which
makes it possible to copy nature and use the non-stick and
self-cleaning process of certain plants and insects onto textiles. In
order to do this the surface of the textile is altered by using the
nanoparticles.
• Organic Cotton: Organic cotton is renewable,
non-toxic and biodegradable. The production of commercial cotton is
destroying farmland and is poisoning the waterways around the world. It
takes approximately two pounds of pesticides to grow one regular,
non-organic cotton T-shirt.
• Hemp: Hemp is an economical,
renewable resource. It is fast growing, taking about 100-120 days from
planting until it is ready. Hemp, as a rule, does not need pesticides,
and requires far less water than cotton during growing.
•
Non-Toxic Dyes: Most common dyes used in our fabrics and textiles/
furniture/ carpet.etc, are filled with heavy metals that are very
harmful to animals, our habitat and humans.
• Recycled
PETs-Recylced Polyester and Soda Bottles: With eight of ten plastic
bottles ending up in landfills, finding economically viable uses for
recycling is still a mandate for environmentally sound businesses. All
polyester in the new Quiksilver eco-friendly line is created from PET
(recycled polyester made from plastic soda bottles.) It reduces the use
of other raw materials like petroleum, and cuts down on the process of
refining crude oil into synthetic polyesters and nylons, which creates
some of the worst types of pollution.
The 2008/09 New Eco-friendly Outerwear Line
Eco Circle Jacket and Pant
Made from 100% recycled polyester from the interior mesh lined shell to
the exterior fabric, this jacket and pant provide total earth-friendly
protection down to the solvent free TPU laminate and 100% recycled
material zippers. Multiple pockets provide great storage for goggles,
ipods or extra accessories. The jacket's three-way adjustable hood is
detachable, and the overall styling is ergonomic. Both jacket and pant
are specifically engineered to keep you warmer, dryer and more
comfortable by embracing all natural materials combined with 40gms of
poly fill for maximum warmth to withstand the coldest shred conditions.
Rusty Cage Jacket and Pantera Pant
Eco-aggressive and eco-stylish, the Rusty Cage Jacket and Pantera Pant
combine 70% recycled PET with 30% hemp for a military-inspired style
and fit that make a bold statement. Perfect for foul weather or
bluebird skies, both pieces incorporate a Schoeller Nanotech® water and
stain resistant yarn treatment, and the jacket features a fixed 3-way
adjustable hood. The printed shell lining is 100% recycled polyester,
and all zippers are made of recycled materials. The Rusty Cage paired
with the Pantera Pant are both versatile, providing all-natural peak
performance and style for après antics.
Sweet Leaf Jacket
Simple styling, a slimmer silhouette and technical ergonomic design
make the Sweet Leaf Jacket equipped for an all-day assault on the hill.
This jacket is equally eco-friendly with 70% recycled PET and 35% hemp
as well as solvent free TPU laminate. The printed taffeta lined shell
is 100% recycled polyester, and all zippers are made from recycled
materials. The Schoeller Nanotech® water and stain resistant yarn
treatment and fixed 3-way adjustable hood keep you dry even riding in
whiteout conditions. Go big or keep a low profile with the Sweet Leaf's
understated style and top notch technical benefits.
Travis Rice Signature Jacket and Pant
Designed by TRice himself, this signature jacket taps both Travis's
artistic and environmental sides. Almost all eco-friendly, the jacket
and pant are 55% hemp and 45% recycled PET. The signature satin lining
provides total comfort while water tight pockets and exterior
waterproofing keep you dry. Inspired by King Tut times, TRice added a
Signature art embroidery that stands for liguid, vapor and ice. In
addition, horizontal stripping across the front adds Pharaohesque
style. TRice's unique design paired with eco-performance is all the
mountain rage next winter.
