New products : Chaos Headwear 2013 New Expansion in CTR – Top Innovation Picks

Steamboat Springs, CO- Dec 14, 2012. Chaos Headwear is continuing to expand by adding more collections and innovations in CTR-Chaos Thermal Regulation, Peru Novelty hats, fashion and children hats with the Headwall Collection leading the way. Come visit Chaos headwear at the Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake from January 23-26th , Booth #3000IE or SIA in Denver Colo. January 31st-February 3rd, Booth # 2425

As a full-scale headwear brand Chaos and CTR have more to offer a retailer in one stop buying and competitive benefit programs during the show season. This season Chaos will show even more variety in four season hats and beanies, with a fully expanded technical weather protection line in CTR-Chaos Thermal Regulation. CTR known for headwear, helmet liners, balaclavas, glove liners and socks will feature for the first time, a full line of stand alone performance gloves in the CTR Headwall Collection. Headwall will also feature New insulated hoods and color blocking in their best sellers. Service and variety with highly competitive margins for reliable gear, all makes sense during these fragile retailer times.

Featured products for the shows follow:

NEW for 2013- Glacier: A new collection for 2013 is the Glacier collection, which is meant to help close the gap between style and function. These printed and colored technical headwear help portray fashion while keeping you warm in the backcountry. Styles include the Cap (#1655), the Protector (#1656), the B-Dana (#1657) and the MTP (#1658). They are 92% polyester and 8% spandex with technical aspects to all pieces. $32.99

Headwall Adventurer
The Headwall collection, which was new for 2012, has expanded to fill all technical needs while following the growing color trends. The Adventurer is a Balaclava style technical accessory has a water/wind/snow resistant head cover, 70g Thinsulate® insulation and fleece lining for comfort. The ventilated mask with mesh lining ensures high performance and the adjustable Velcro side panels ensure a snug fit. Available in four colors: Black, Orange, Grey and Blue. $44.99

EXTREME TECHNOLOGY-  
CTR-Chaos Thermal Regulation
This collection of Performance accessories was built to meet the needs of today’s active exercise enthusiast.  Each style is equipped with the latest in performance wicking materials: Viloft® and FENIX which provide cold weather protection without weight, itch or static cling. This allows for superior moisture wicking performance during snowshoeing, skiing, winter running, and under helmet training. Featured here is the Evo Beanie (#1700) which has Viloft® liners for warmth and wicking and FENIX liners which feature Anti static, antiperspirant negative ions, which dry fast. There are also far infrared ray fibers in the headwear, which reflect the bio heat emitted by the body and reflect back into the body with bio ceramic properties.   $32.99

Chaos is adding a new dimension this season by adding hot patterns in technical backcountry, winter face masks, balaclavas and helmet liners. By introducing dynamic colors and patterns not only will you stand out in the outdoors but you will stay warm with technology of CTR- Chaos Thermal Regulation. These colors include fiery reds, hot limes and right blues.  Featured above is the Mistral Techart Bandana #1657  $29.99

Under Helmet Beanie –UHB The best in versitale headwear is here with the UHB – Under Helmet Beanie. With a large variety of colors, this hat ideal for under the helmet and stand alone beanie. The FitsALL 4x fits all heads and brings ultimate comfort. Seamless manufacturing along with a core of spandex brings perfect warmth and comfort for most all conditions. It is offered in no itch acrylic blends with colors and patterns to satisfy all styles.

WorldBeat Ladies and Chaos Kids : Chaos is continuing to expand their fashion and kids hats to meet the high demand of resort headwear. By utilizing luxury yarns such as cashmere, merino wool and unique stitching, Chaos is able to great warm, comfortable hats to appeal to a variety of tastes. With bright and energetic colors to hunting lodge and faux-fur elements, the collection available is the largest to date. Nostalgic details and one-of-a-kind trims make Chaos unlike any other. Come see just a portion of the magnitude of styles at our booth that few can compare to.

NOVELTY COLLECTION UNIQUE, BRIGHT, ONE-OF-A-KIND, HANDMADE -This year Chaos is continuing to expand the Novelty collection. The handmade details and unique, nostalgic details bring the past into the future in an unexpected & whimsical way. By bringing fantasy to reality one jumps back to their wildest dreams, just like the Tea Pot hat. Not only are these hats fashion forward one of the collections, Chaos Moon Shadow- Peru Collection is100% supplied by the Head Knitter’s Guild whose mission is to sustainably support thirty-five indigenous mountain pueblos with alternative year round regular employment. An expansive collection of Novelty headwear with be available at the booth.

About Chaos Headwear
Based in Steamboat Springs, Colo., Chaos Headwear offers a broad range of knitted hats and accessories for a multitude of outdoor activities such as skiing, riding, climbing, mountaineering, training and just looking good. Owned by Do-Gree fashions, a Canadian-owned and operated mill with three generations of experience, Chaos designs vary from winter to four-season, urban to alpine, casual to high fashion for men, women and kids, and feature merino wool, mohair, acrylic blends, cottons, angora, and fleece. Chaos also offers a line of technical extreme weather condition headwear and accessories called Chaos Thermal Regulation or CTR. (www.chaoshats.com).

Beth Cochran  cochran@whatsuppr.com /406.579.7909

Written By: Beth Cochran