Klean Kanteen, a leader in the reusable solutions industry,
continues to expand it’s global reach with a number of new markets
slated for 2013. The environmental impact of plastic waste is not just
an issue that affects the US; it’s something that affects our
environment globally and is why Klean Kanteen can be found, today, in 35
countries.
“In 2013 Klean Kanteen is focused on improving global
market penetration and brand recognition. We will focus on signing
distributors with aligned values and strong, established distribution
chains in specific markets like the United Kingdom and Germany, as well
as expanding our reach in Asia and the Americas”, says Scott McGuire,
Director of Sales and Marketing. “
In addition to targeting expanded distribution in the UK and Germany,
Klean Kanteen has announced the addition of Scalata Concept in France
and Elements bvba in Benelux for the European market and CRMA in
Thailand to strengthen the brand presence in Asia. Klean Kanteen sees
its global distributors as in-country brand advocates; Companies who
share the same commitment to eliminating single-use plastics by
providing reusable solutions.
With the launch of food canisters in early 2013 and the updated colors and lids
that were just released, Klean Kanteen is committed to providing
solutions for single-use plastics for consumers across the globe.
About Klean Kanteen - Ever since Klean Kanteen’s
inception in 2004, well prior to the creation of B-Corp legislation, the
driving mission and motivation of the company has always been to
provide sustainable products alongside in-depth information, together
enabling consumers to make healthier and more sustainable choices. With
this approach Klean Kanteen has grown over the past five years from a
tiny, upstart company to a leader in the reusable solutions industry. In
addition to including environmental and fair labor consciousness in its
business practices, Klean Kanteen partners with local, national, and
international organizations to support efforts toward health, clean
drinking water, and protecting the environment. In 2008, Klean Kanteen
became a member of 1% for the Planet, committing to donation of at least
1% of its annual sales to non-profits working to protect and promote
the wellness of this one great Earth. Every time you refill your Klean
Kanteen, you're making a positive choice for your own health and for the
health of our planet. For more information, please visit www.kleankanteen.com.
Alison Nestel-Patt / Backbone Media / alison.nestel-patt@backbonemedia.net
970-963-4873x204
Free Webinar Nov. 29 to Help Bike Companies Learn about Sustainability Session Aims to Show How Bike Industry Can Join Outdoor Industry Efforts
Outdoor
Industry Association® (OIA) is presenting a free webinar on Thursday,
Nov. 29, at 10:00 am MST to highlight the outdoor industry’s
sustainability efforts and how the bike industry can get involved.
Presented
by OIA’s corporate responsibility team as well as guest speakers from
Specialized and other bike industry companies, the one-hour session will
provide an overview of the OIA Sustainability Working Group (SWG) — a
volunteer collaboration among more than 250 outdoor industry brands,
retailers and suppliers working to identify and improve the
environmental and social impacts of their shared global supply chains.
A
key takeaway for attendees will be how bike industry companies can get
involved in these efforts and start measuring and improving the
sustainability of their products.
“The outdoor industry’s
collaborative sustainability efforts are groundbreaking, providing a
common language and framework for measuring product-level
sustainability,” said Beth Jensen, OIA’s director of corporate
responsibility. “We’d like to see more bike industry companies get
involved in this work.”
“Specialized joined the SWG last year to
help develop the indexing tool for equipment,” said Bryant Bainbridge,
who leads Specialized Bicycle Component’s corporate sustainability
efforts. “The bike industry can leverage the outdoor industry’s work,
which is more than five years in the making, to engage brands and
suppliers and make sure all are using the same tools and standards for
measuring product sustainability. ”
The webinar is free. For more information and to register, go to outdoorindustry.org/ou.
About Outdoor Industry Association Based
in Boulder, Colo., with offices in Washington, D.C., Outdoor Industry
Association (OIA) is the leading trade association for the outdoor
industry and the title sponsor of Outdoor Retailer. OIA supports the
growth and success of more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors,
suppliers, sales representatives and retailers of outdoor recreation
apparel, footwear, equipment and services. For more information, go to outdoorindustry.org or call 303.444.3353.
About the Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group The
Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group (OIA SWG) is a
volunteer collaboration among more than 250 outdoor industry brands,
retailers and suppliers working to identify and improve the
environmental and social impacts of their shared global supply chains.
The OIA SWG is currently focusing on four key areas: 1) index
development for apparel, footwear and equipment, 2) responsible
chemicals management, 3) materials traceability throughout the supply
chain, and 4) social responsibility and fair labor issues. Through the
OIA SWG, the outdoor industry is demonstrating that it is possible to
effect meaningful, scalable change through pre-competitive,
business-driven collaboration. For more information, visit outdoorindustry.org/sustainability.
Lenzing Modal's new slogan has been changed to "CO2 Neutral Softness
by Edelweiss Technology” from “Makes the World a Softer Place” in a bid
to highlight the fibers eco-friendly credentials in a greening
economy.
Lenzing’s symbiotic production process makes Lenzing Modal CO2
neutral*: the full integration of the site in Austria– pulp production
and fiber production in the same location– leads to the recovery of
excess energy and valuable wood substances. Pulp production at Lenzing
is energy self-sufficient and also generates energy for Modal production
as a whole.
“We are proud that Lenzing Modal is CO2 neutral*. Born from our
desire to produce in an increasingly eco-friendly manner, we have
developed proprietary production techniques. We have become pioneers in
the design of wood organic refineries,” Dieter Eichinger, vice president
Lenzing Textil, explains. “This combination makes Lenzing Modal unique.
Where else can you find Modal production which uses beechwood and
operates in an energy self-sufficient manner, recovering 95 percent of
the chemicals required in the process? This is definitely something
unique worldwide”, Dieter Eichinger says.
“Lenzing Modal is much
more than just simply soft. We wish to pay tribute to this fact and
reposition the Lenzing Modal brand”, Marketing Director Andreas Dorner
explains. “Expanding the fiber’s image from softness to eco-friendliness
mirrors the changes in the demands from the marketplace. Today
customers not only seek a high-quality product. They want to be sure
that it was produced in a fair and eco-friendly way.”
The environmentally compatible production of Lenzing Modal is
reflected with the term “Edelweiss technology.” It is only at Lenzing
that all the environmental parameters are applied: pulp production and
fiber production at a single site, the use of domestic beechwood, up to
95 percent recovery of the chemicals used, and environmental
technologies specifically developed for this purpose.
Now Lenzing Modal will be available in greater quantities and
“bleached with oxygen“. This is another step to make the fiber
eco-friendlier. Nearly half of overall Lenzing Modal production can be
manufactured in this process.
* Life Cycle Assessment of Lenzing Fibers: M. Patel, L. Shen, University Utrecht, Netherlands, 2008
Battery-Powered Ride-On Sure to Top Adrenaline-Fueled Boys’ Wish
Lists this Holiday Season
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Part motorcycle, part skateboard, part super engine — all beast — the
new Urban Shredder by Hot Wheels™ and Dynacraft is now available just in
time for the holidays. The ultimate gift for thrill-seeking boys, the
battery powered ride-on is equipped for adventure, reaching speeds of up
to 10 mph with a 24-volt electric engine
“Partnering with Dynacraft allows us to leverage their sporting goods
expertise to create an unprecedented real-life, Hot Wheels experience,”
said Diane Reichenberger, vice president of consumer products, North
America. “The Urban Shredder takes the very best of bike, skateboard and
motorized scooter play and transforms it into an adrenaline fueled
vehicle that’s ready to ride in time for the holidays.”
The Urban Shredder by Hot Wheels allows kids to cruise with style and
control, featuring electronic throttle control and precision-tuned
handling. The motorized ride-on also includes an adjustable foot/knee
deck, a wall charger and features safe “sparking action” that emits
while leaning into sharp turns. The Urban Shredder by Hot Wheels™ is
geared for children ages 8-12 with a 150-pound weight limit.
The Urban Shredder by Hot Wheels will retail for a suggested $349.99 and
is available now at Walmart.com,
ToysRUs.com,
Amazon.com
and Target.com, and will be in-store at Walmart and Toys “R” Us this
week.
About the Hot Wheels Brand
Since 1968, Hot Wheels has been passionate about creating thrilling
vehicle experiences through innovative product and content. With a fan
base of more than 41 million people, Hot Wheels is the No. 1 vehicle
property in the United States producing the coolest cars imaginable. The
Hot Wheels brand began as a line of 16 1:64-scale die-cast vehicles;
today, it has evolved into a true, global lifestyle brand for boys of
all ages with segments that range from aftermarket parts to licensed
apparel to branded digital content from Team Hot Wheels, a real-life
race crew of professional drivers performing over-the-top stunts. For
the hottest ,
visit www.HotWheels.com
and www.Facebook.com/HotWheels.
2013 American Made Outdoor Gear Award by Kokatat Inc., a leading U.S.
manufacturer of technical apparel and gear for paddle sports.
Liberty Bottleworks began producing its American made, BPA-free,
recycled aluminum water bottles in 2010 at a purpose-built factory in
Yakima, WA. From the outset, Liberty has been committed to making its
products in America by American workers.
"Liberty stood out among the so many great stories we received," said
Jeff Turner of Kokatat, the founder and host of the American Made
Outdoor Gear Award. "Not only do they make a product in a highly
competitive space that is dominated by imports, but they do so in a
factory where the machines were also built in the US."
More than 50 of the most innovative domestic manufacturers in the
outdoor market entered the first-annual "Sassy" award program – a long
overdue chance to raise a glass to the leaders in American made quality,
craftsmanship and creativity in the outdoor world.
As winners of the American Made Outdoor Gear Award Liberty
Bottleworks will take one-year ownership of the "Sassy" travelling
trophy -- a hand carved, 3-foot-tall, redwood Sasquatch from Humboldt
County, CA. An official "Sassy" presentation will be made on Thursday,
Jan. 24, 2013, at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City,
UT.
"We are humbled to be recognized with the first Sassy and very proud
to represent American manufacturing," said Liberty Co-Founder Ryan
Clark. "We make the best bottle out there, but it's really about
remaking our country's economy and proving that American-made products
can compete in every aspect of the market. We're thrilled to win this
award, and we'll be just as thrilled to pass it on to another
manufacturer next year that's as passionate about this movement as we
are."
Kokatat's hosting of the awards is rooted in their own history, as
the brand's founder and president, Steve O'Meara, recognized from the
start that keeping production local was necessary in order to control
quality and continually develop the finest and driest paddling apparel
in the world.
"It's amazing to me that the reasons I began Kokatat and have kept
our production in the U.S. are shared by so many of the Sassy
applicants," O'Meara said. "Their commitment and successes will ensure a
stronger America and keep manufacturing from becoming a myth like our
friend Sassy."
The 2013 American Made Outdoor Gear Award harvested a variety of
intriguing data regarding US manufacturing and sourcing. A sample of
statistics from entries include: 80% of applicants own their own
facility; 74% of applicants created new manufacturing jobs in the last
year totaling over 500 new jobs; and more than 60% of the applicants
reported that 90% or more of all the goods they sell are made in the US.
"Every applicant, bar none, is bullish on the prospects of domestic
manufacturing and believes that not only will they be increasing
capacity at their company, but that the trend will grow throughout the
country over the next ten years," added Turner. "We had applicants
ranging from large established companies like Woolrich (www.woolrich.com) and Thule Car Racks (http://www.thule.com) to new start ups like ReFleece (http://www.refleece.com) that repurposes used Patagonia fleece jackets into iPad and Kindle cases."
Along with an overall winner, Kokatat recognized winners in several
categories based on company size. The category winners will receive a
miniature version of the Sassy award during the Outdoor Retailer Winter
Market celebration.
Less than 10 Employees: Cilo Gear (http://www.cilogear.com)
of Portland, OR, who manufactures specialized packs for outdoor and
urban use took first place and the runner up was PaHaQue Custom Shop (www.pahaquecustom.com) who produces custom camping trailer covers and canopies out of Poway, CA.
10-50 Employees:Branches LLC (http://www.bendingbranches.com)
of Osceola, WI that handcrafts canoe and kayak paddles received first
place and merino wool apparel company Ibex Outdoor Clothing (www.ibex.com) of White River Junction, VT received runner up.
50-100 Employees: Ironwood, MI based Stormy Kromer (www.stormykromer.com) which handcrafts woolen winter caps won 1st place for companies with 50-100 Employees and Timbuk2 (www.timbuk2.com), the San Francisco, CA bags and accessories manufacturer received the runner up.
100+ employees:1st place went to Jackson Kayak (www.jacksonkayak.com) of Sparta, TN who produces whitewater, recreational, and touring kayaks and accessories.
Runner up went to Smith Optics (www.smithoptics.com) of Sun Valley, ID, makers of performance eyewear and accessories.
Fleet Feet Sports reported sales in the first nine months of the year
reached $100 million, a 13 percent increase over the prior year.
Comparable-store sales grew 12 percent.
Sales for the full year are now forecast at $130 million versus $116 million in 2011, representing a gain of 12 percent.
The figures and update were included in its quarterly Insider 2012 mailed out to franchises and other partners.
Gross
margins for the period reached 45.2 percent, relatively consistent
throughout the first three quarters. Overall inventory ROI was $3.40
with a turn rate of 4.1. Fleet Feet noted that stores continued to
benefit from the conversion to RICS software, a web-based POS system
that Fleet Feet partnered with last year. Year to date, 72 stores have
converted with a total of 77 stores expected to be on board by the end
of the year.
Fleet Feet said the focus has shifted to analyzing the data the system provides.
“Access
to accurate, timely, broad-based information is rare in the running
specialty channel, and clean aggregated data is allowing our franchisees
to make better decisions and our key vendor partners to focus their
time and energy more effectively when working with our franchisees,”
said Fleet Feet in its report. “We are now able to see trends develop
real-time across products, key business metrics across brands and
categories such as gross profit margins, market share, inventory to
sales gaps, and return on investment; along with key retail metrics
including average transaction size and average number of units per
transaction.”
In the Footwear category, Stability shoes were the
biggest category, representing 44 percent of footwear sales in the nine
months; followed by Neutral, 33 percent; Motion Control, 8 percent;
Minimalist, 6 percent; and Other, 9 percent.
In the Apparel
category, Tops represented 42 percent of sales; Bottoms, 37 percent; and
Bras, 21 percent. Accessories was led by Insoles, representing 33
percent of sales; followed by Socks, 24 percent; Electronics, 10
percent; Injury Treatments & Prevention, 8 percent; Nutrition, 7
percent; and Other, 18 percent.
Regarding expansion, six Fleet
Feet Sports opened in 2012, putting its store count to 98. The locations
were in Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA; Burbank, CA; Rancho Cucamonga, CA;
Houston, TX; and West Lafayette, IN. With two franchisees already
scheduled to open next year, the 100th Fleet Feet Sports store will open
in 2013.
Greenville, S.C., Nov 26, 2012 - Wave Sport, the long-time leader in all things whitewater, this week announces the release of their new 2013 whitewater offerings – the Recon 83 and the CORE WhiteOut Outfitting System.
The brand steps up its big water game for the upcoming season with the
safety conscious, confidence-building, and comfort enhancing dynamic duo
– the new creeker, Recon, with CORE WhiteOut Outfitting System. Wave
Sport’s hottest new combo will allow hard-core paddlers to take their
skills to the next level in style.
Wave Sport Recon:
Wave Sport’s all-new Recon will get paddlers down the river safely
while performing at the highest levels of creeking, river trekking, and
class IV-V+ boating. The Recon will make boundary pushing safer,
enhancing paddler confidence and skill sets.
The continuous rocker profile combined with the unique distribution
of volume makes the Recon very fast and easy to boof. The unique volume
in the bow and its pronounced, upswept shape make the Recon resurface
and unload water quickly when blasting through holes, while the domed
stern deck minimizes back-ending in holes and drops. The location of the
full stern chine combined with the generous side wall flare provides
superb secondary stability and substantial control when carving, moving
across a current, or tracking.
The Recon is also equipped with seven points of rescue to provide
maximum opportunities for safety. The new arched bow and stern soft grip
handles provide an ergonomic fit for comfortable carrying (even in cold
weather). The new handles sit higher on the boat for greater
accessibility in a rescue situation and there are no scoop outs to
hinder water shedding. The Recon is equipped with Wave Sport’s all new
outfitting system offering highly adjustable seating for greater comfort
and a safer bulkhead system to reduce the risk of entrapment. This
boat’s aesthetic features include a very distinctive, high buff polish
with a matte texture finish.
The Recon was designed for intermediate and advanced paddlers who
want best-in-class performance and maximum safety features while
enjoying both multi-day river trips and tackling class IV & V+
rapids. The Recon 83 is available now, with additional sizes hitting
retail markets at a later date. The 93 will be available January 1,
2013, and the 70 will drop May 15, 2013. Wave Sport CORE WhiteOut Outfitting System:
Taking safety, comfort and adjustability to the next level, the
now-available 2013 CORE WhiteOut Outfitting System combines Wave Sport’s
stylish, marine vinyl white pads with the most innovative outfitting
technology today.
Safety features such as a reinforced bulkhead
footbrace system lessen the risk of foot entrapments during heavy
impact. Additionally, the ratcheting leg lifter provides unparalleled
adjustability for a more secure fit and easily accessible storage space,
and the seating in both the play and creeker models includes fuller,
more comfortable cockpit padding and several inches of fore and aft seat
adjustment with an intuitive control system. Quick-release, adjustable
hip pads provide additional comfort and control, and a re-engineered
backband provides greater functionality and easier access to ample
storage space behind the seat. Both systems have straps to secure a
water bottle and multiple attachment points to secure gear.
Available across the Wave Sport product line, our CORE WhiteOut
Outfitting is more globally compatible, utilizing metric hardware. We’ve
also included tethers to secure all parts that could potentially be
lost and added multiple attachment points to secure gear in the ample
storage areas. Creeker Seat- A few
features in the new CORE WhiteOut Outfitting System are unique to the
creeker version. The rotomolded tank style creek seat is stiffer and
more durable, making it more effective in preventing entrapment and more
efficient in energy transfer from the paddler to the kayak. The
step-out wall is also stiffer, more durable, and more ergonomic with an
easy-grip handle. This makes shoulder carrying easier and the step-out
motion safer and more efficient if required. The creeker system also has
an added storage tray that increases storage space while adding
additional hull structure to the boat. Play Seat-Additional
adjustments to the play outfitting include a refined quick-reference
indexing system that allows on-the-fly adjustment and gives the paddler
up to four inches of fore and aft adjustment. Also, the hull beam is
welded to the kayak hull for increased durability and structural
support.
About Wave Sport:
Wave Sport was founded in 1986
with a dedication to all things whitewater, and that philosophy holds
true today. For Wave Sport, paddling is a journey whether over the
course of a day or a lifetime. Some journeys are destined for a local,
glassy surfing wave, while the journey for others may culminate in a
first descent of some remote and enormous drop. For those who believe
paddling is not just an activity, but a way of life, Wave Sport welcomes you to the ride. Join the Wave Sport Community and learn more at www.wavesport.com.
The fourth store of Decathlon in our country is possible in Middelburg. Perhaps this year about a decision, so let Eric Bodhuin, Chairman Decathlon Netherlands recently announced. Decathlon comes Football Experience goesThe
new Decathlon settles, if the plans go ahead, in the so-called Zealand
Entertainment Park, a park full of active leisure attractions, eateries
and shops located at the business Mortiere on the outskirts of
Middelburg "just off the A28. ZEP
are located in the Family Park Mini Mundi, the Glow Golf golf complex,
Climbing Adventure Middelburg and the National Football Museum Football
Experience. The retail offer in ZEP is currently not unimpressive with only branches of BCC, Toys XL and SES Computers. Moreover,
it was recently announced that Football Experience the capital of
Zeeland is leaving to move to a (not yet known) location in the center
of the country. Too few visitors (approximately 50,000 instead of the expected 200,000 per year) have led to the proposed relocation. Until a new location for Football Experience is found, remains the football museum in ZEP. Opening probably until mid-2014Even
if Decathlon this year to decide on a possible arrival to Middelburg it
would still take until mid-2014 before the fourth Dutch branch of the
originally French chain of sports mega stores opens its doors. According Bodhuin in the Zeeland Provincial Gazette gets the office in the capital of Zeeland an area of 2,500 square meters. Asked about the reason for Decathlon has dropped in Middelburg, Bodhuin replied: "Why not? Here in Middelburg might present an opportunity for. Netherlands is a small country. Moreover, Belgium close. Practice
shows that most people are willing to spend an hour, a half hour drive
to visit our stores. "Decathlon features in our currently has branches
in Amsterdam, Kerkrade and Best. The nearest Zealand establishments of Decathlon in Belgium are located in Bruges and Antwerp.
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FX-Sport have today announced the launch of its water resistant and wire
free Programmable Personal Trainer headphones with integrated CD quality, 8GB mp3 player.
A first of its kind for the sports world, the VR1 Programmable Personal
Trainer Headphones are a purpose made, wire free, lightweight and super
comfortable new training aid. They provide the user with both high
quality music and the luxury of having their own personal trainer to customise any workout for
any activity, including swimming.
The Programmable Personal Trainer facility allows the user to customise
any workout with instruction, time notifications and motivational
messages in their own words. Up to 64 personalised messages can be input
to kick in at precisely designated times to structure any exercise
session. This is done using the simple and free software downloaded from
the FX-Sport website. There is also the option to race against a virtual
athlete. All workouts can be saved on the software to provide a library
of training sessions for speedy uploading in the future. A selection of
voices are available for the messages in both male or female and in a
variety of languages and accents.
Premium quality music is produced by the integrated 8GB mp3 player which
uses text to speech software to read and voice album names or playlists
to the user, using the buttons on the right headphone. This way there is
no need for a screen which can be impractical whilst training. The mp3
player is compatible with mp3, wma and aac [m4a] formats. Bass and
treble settings can also be customised via the software.
Duncan Walsh, an ex-professional sportsman and director of www.FX-Sport.co.uk
said “We believe the VR1 will allow elite athletes, serious trainers and
recreational exercisers to squeeze more out of their workouts by having
their own personal trainer motivating them in a way specific for that
individual. The personal trainer aspect especially, has almost limitless
applications. Rather than just analysing performance post workout, the
VR1 will get a better performance out of the user during the
workout...and whilst listening to their favourite music.”
The VR1 Programmable Personal Trainer headphones retail at £139 whilst
the V1 standard model will retail at £114. Both are available for
purchase at www.fx-sport.co.uk.
Contacts Media Enquiries Only
Esther Cochrane /GameOn Marketing / M:
+44 (0) 7875 961 828 /e-mail: esther@gameon.im
Chaos Sales Representative, Tom McGraw and his family’s work in Swaziland help a few heads along the way.
Steamboat Springs, CO (November 21, 2012) -- Chaos Sales
Representative, Tom McGraw and his family visit Swaziland Orphanages and
Care-Points each year. This past summer his daughter Lauren and twin
sons, Ian and Shaun, made the trip. Lauren sends a thank you for the new
hats delivered to three of these Care-Points in a very rural part of
the country. This is a thank you from our team to Tom’s family for their
hard work and service over the years in a very underserved region of
the world.
Swaziland is a land-locked, partially mountainous, country in South
Africa, bordered to the north, south and west by South Africa, and to
the east by Mozambique. Swaziland is a member of the Southern African
Development Company, the African Union and the Common Wealth of Nations.
About 75% of the population is employed in subsistence farming and 60%
of the population live on less than the equivalent of US $1.25 per day.
The organization that Tom and his family travel with is AIM (Adventures
in Missions) who serve the community in many ways, including setting up
Care-Points with a purpose of providing at least one meal per day to the
most impoverished in these dry and cold rural areas. The AIDS Pandemic
and poverty have resulted in 100’s of thousands of children going hungry
each day.
Every summer for the past eight years, the McGraw team has been
taking Chaos Beanies to Swaziland to give out to the orphans. Chaos
headwear donates beanies along with other donated samples from the
corporate offices. Swaziland has the highest rate of AIDS in the world
per capita and there are close to 200,000orphans in the country with a
population of about a million. Although it is a common misconception
that it is always hot in South Africa, due to the surrounding mountains,
it gets very cold there in the winter season.
Lauren McGraw wrote, “The beanies are always a welcomed and loved
gift to the kids. You can let them know that I personally helped
distribute the hats to these beautiful kids. The kids at the Care-Point
were so excited and loved showing them off. Plus, their winter is
June-Aug and is chilly cold, with an average temp between 40-50's and
can fall below zero at night. So the beanies were a welcome source of
comfort and warmth.”
In addition to the McGraw family program, Chaos Headwear is also a
contractor with a very special hand knit program in Peru. Javier Dam,
director of the Head Knitter’s Guild, believes the contract with Chaos,
and other like-minded companies, has beenvital to helping improve the
livelihood of the families in the remote Alti-Planos regions of Peru.
The Chaos Moon Shadow-Peru Collection is co-developed by Chaos in
Canada with Director of Design Cynthia Surette and The Head Knitter’s
Guild in Peru, producing decorative and whimsical designs made from 100%
alpaca and alpacaacrylic blends. The line is 100% supplied by the Head
Knitter’s Guild whose mission is to sustainably support thirty-five
indigenous mountain pueblos with alternative year round regular
employment. The Moon Shadow collection supplies resorts and specialty
boutiques nationwide and can also be found at www.ChaosHats.com.
About Chaos Headwear
Based in Steamboat Springs, Colo., Chaos Headwear offers a broad range
of knittedhats 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).
