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Articles | Consumer Research
In Growing Outdoor Market, The Fiber to Use When Leaving No Trace Matters
More people than ever are enjoying the Great Outdoors. And companies are responding with products that help consumers get back to nature while enjoying natural fibers, be it in their…
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Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Here’s Why Modern Performance Cotton & Gorpcore Make Sense
Of all the fashion “core” looks that have come out in recent years – think Barbiecore, cottagecore, normcore – perhaps the most odd-sounding is gorpcore. The gorp portion of the…
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Stop the Synthetics
As the coronavirus pandemic swept across the nation, gyms and workout studios had to close their doors. The stay-at-home orders led many fitness fans to turn to home workout routines.…
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Par for the Course
Tiger Woods isn't the only recent comeback in golf. Duffers will find more cotton than has been seen in years thanks to the natural fiber being linked with performance features,…
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The Irresistible Athleisure Trend
Here in the U.S., designers and retailers have been scrambling to court consumers who enjoy wearing athleisure apparel so much, they've turned it into a $44 billion business in America…
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Updating Favorites
This week at the Oscar’s, Sylvester Stallone sat in the audience after having been nominated for his supporting role as Rocky Balboa in Creed, the latest sequel to the Rocky…
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Get Active
Take less time to read the scorecard and more time to read the hole. — Chi Chi Rodriguez, PGA Golfer The United States has a large population of Hispanic Americans,…
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Top Performances
When it comes to working out, there are plenty of apparel options out there — from traditional sweats and tees, to athleisure to performance active. According to the Global Industry…
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A Matter of Comfort
When big sports competitions roll around – especially major events like the Super Bowl, Boston Marathon, or World Series – apparel stores often get in on the action by pairing…