NordShield: BioLayr

NORDSHIELD

BioLayr

INNOVATION AWARD FW 25/26

Statement from the jury:
The standard way to create odor free fabrics is to apply silver particles that reduce the amount of bacteria that start to smell. Learning from trees, the Finnish brand NordShield developed a new technology: BioLayr. Coating each fiber with the biocide-free BioLayr, bacteria cannot even be built up within the fabric – which works great: During testing jury members wore shirts for a few days in a row without getting smelly. This new technology has already also been used in apparel made for the health business to reduce the amount of viruses and bacteria in hospitals etc. This could be a game-changer, not only for outdoor apparel.

Product USP

Nordshield Bio Layr is officially recognized as the world's first non-biocidal antimicrobial and anti-odor technology. A biocide-free technology that breaths sustainable longevity and cleanliness into your textiles.

Primary innovation features:

The biocide-free NordShield BioLayr® formulation creates an ultrathin coating on the surface of fibers that physically denies microorganisms and viruses when applied to textiles from water-based solutions. The technology provides an unique dual function:

Physical Antimicrobial: Reduces both fabric deterioration and bacterial odor formation
Odor Capture: Eliminates bad odors NordShield BioLayr® sets a new standard with a seamless, self-cleaning barrier that blocks microbes, captures odors, and keeps textiles hygienic, free from biocidal chemicals.

It utilizes the power of wood extractives, nature’s ancient power for protection. The unique innovation of plant-based surface technology is based on the anchoring and orientation of resin acids on the surface of the fibers.

Intended specific end use:

Textiles, fabrics and footwear.

Fun facts or backstory:

Ever wonder why trees grow so old? We did and used biomimicry to develop NordShield.

Designed by: Nordic BioTech Group Ltd
Available in stores: Now

Aclima: WarmWool Motion Roll Neck

ACLIMA

WarmWool Motion Roll Neck

TRUE SCANDINAVIA AWARD FW 25/26

Statement from the jury
For Scandinavians, being outside is not just an activity, it is part of their lifestyle and heritage. Family-owned businesses focusing on highly functional outdoor apparel and equipment were born out of this. The WarmWool Motion Roll Neck from the Norwegian brand Aclima is a great example for this true Scandinavian mindset since it is more than just another top made from merino wool. Thanks to its jacquard knitted, super stretchy and cozy fabric it hugs the body like a second skin, allowing you to move freely. One jury member also pointed out the great moisture management and look: »I was never too cold or too hot. And the appealing design is perfect for sitting around in a hut after being active«.

Product USP

A wool shirt with a high collar in 100% merino wool. Carefully selected colour combinations to support and inspire an active and dynamic lifestyle. Motion is a pattern inspired by dynamic shapes and lines found in nature, like snowdrifts formed by the wind or annual rings in a tree trunk.

Primary innovation features:

Aclima has developed a slim fit wool shirt with a high collar that is suitable as base layer on cold days. The WarmWool fabric is jacquard knitted, making it elastic and warm. The garment also has an extended back panel for extra coverage and flatlock seams to prevent chafing and enhance the comfort. (19.5 µm).

Intended specific end use:

This garment is perfect for high and medium activity levels for the cold outdoors. Such as alpine and cross-country skiing, hiking and sailing. And because of its soft feel it can be worn directly on the skin or layered up with for instance our WoolNet Original Crewneck, for a more versatile solution.

Fun facts or backstory:

Since the fabric is utilized as efficiently as possible during cutting in Aclima’s production, the Motion pattern will vary from garment to garment, making every WarmWool Motion product unique. And also, the pattern is inspired by dynamic shapes and lines found in nature, like snowdrifts formed by the wind or annual rings in a tree trunk.

Designed by: Aclima
Product material: 100% Wool (Merino)
Weight: 192g (Size S, Women), 262g (Size M, Men)
Available in stores: October 2024
Recommended retail price: 115€

KnowledgeCotton Apparel: VENT CANVAS 200™ Classic Jacket

KnowledgeCotton Apparel

VENT CANVAS 200™ Classic Jacket

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD FW 25/26

Statement from the jury
Highly functional winter jackets made from windproof and water-resistant cotton have been around in Scandinavia for decades. Now Knowledge Cotton Apparel brings a new level of sustainability into the category due to its genuine holistic approach. The Vent Canvas 200 Classic Jacket is made from regenerative organic cotton and with as little plastic as possible. By 2030 Knowledge Cotton plans to be completely plastic-free. During testing, the jury stated that the jacket works great both in nature and cities. »We all love it«, one tester said.

Product USP

The VENT CANVAS 200™ Classic Jacket exemplifies versatility, crafted to perform seamlessly across diverse climates—from urban commutes to rugged outdoor adventures. Made entirely from 100% Supima organic cotton, this jacket combines breathability and water resistance, naturally expanding when wet to enhance protection. Equipped with Cotton DWR technology, it offers durability that outlasts synthetic fabrics, delivering exceptional wind resistance and reduced fabric noise. Practical details such as articulated sleeves, taped seams, reinforced areas, and multiple pockets ensure readiness for any journey. This jacket blends style, comfort, and reliable performance, elevating every experience across any environment.

Primary innovation features:

The VENT CANVAS 200™ Classic Jacket highlights pioneering innovation in high-performance garments made from 100% natural Supima cotton. Key features include:
• Dynamic Ventilation: The breathable cotton fabric opens for airflow when dry and seals against moisture when wet, ensuring optimal comfort and protection.
• Cotton DWR Technology: This water-repellent treatment preserves fabric durability and performance, offering synthetic-like protection while remaining entirely natural.
• Enhanced Wind Resistance: The tightly woven fabric, crafted under pressure and heat, provides exceptional wind proofing for challenging conditions.
• Natural Durability: Supima cotton fibers deliver strength and longevity, outperforming petroleum-based fabrics in resilience and eco-friendliness.
• Versatile Design: Tailored for adaptability, this jacket transitions smoothly from urban to outdoor settings, offering comfort, breathability, and a quiet, natural feel.

Intended specific end use:

The VENT CANVAS 200™ Classic Jacket is designed to be more than just a garment—it’s a reliable companion on life’s journey. From the energy of city streets to the tranquility of mountain trails, this jacket is made to accompany the wearer on any adventure. With thoughtful features, it’s built to be part of every memory, embracing each moment and every landscape. It becomes a part of the story, capturing the spirit of adventure and the connection to nature.

Fun facts or backstory:

KnowledgeCotton Apparel's dedication to crafting high-performance garments from 100% natural fibers stems from a profound respect for the planet and a mission to make a meaningful difference. Since its founding, KnowledgeCotton Apparel has maintained that the best performance gear originates from nature itself, offering exceptional breathability, durability, and environmental balance. By avoiding synthetic materials, which release microplastics into water, soil, and air, the brand aims to reduce the environmental impact of the apparel industry, presenting a cleaner, friendlier alternative. Their technical collection delivers high functionality in both urban and outdoor settings, showcasing that responsibility and style can indeed coexist.

Consumers play an essential role in KnowledgeCotton Apparel’s vision for a brighter tomorrow. By choosing natural fibers, individuals help reduce demand for plastic-based clothing, contributing to a cleaner, more resilient planet. KnowledgeCotton Apparel’s mission goes beyond creating clothing; it strives to foster a movement where mindful choices drive positive change. Together, the brand and its community work to shape a future where environmental responsibility is an integral part of every garment.

Designed by: Ana Kristiansson, Desinder
Product material: Organic Supima Cotton
Weight: 500g
Available in stores: January/February 2025
Recommended retail price: 270€

Haglöfs: L.I.M ZT II Big Belay

Haglöfs

L.I.M ZT II Big Belay

Product USP

A high-performance belay jacket combining featherlight loft and remarkable warmth. Engineered from a durable stretch fabric and filled with premium 850-fill-power goose down, this jacket features an innovative, seamless pre-woven baffle construction for exceptional warmth distribution and comfort. Enhanced with an adjustable helmet-compatible hood, Dyneema 2-way center front sipper and spacious zippered hand pockets, this highly packable jacket is built to withstand rugged demands with ease and reliability.

Primary innovation features:

• Highly Packable Design – Compresses easily into minimal space, ideal for compact packing in alpine kits.
• Body-Mapped Insulation and strategically placed ExpeDry down insulation to maximize warmth while reducing drying time, perfect for staying warm and protected in cold, high-effort conditions.
• Enhanced Durability with reinforced high-wear areas offer long-lasting resilience, crafted to withstand the demands of technical alpine environments.

Intended specific end use:

The LIM ZT II is crafted with a focus on packability, ensuring it’s as compact and easy to carry as it is high performing. Tailored for alpinists, this piece is built to be stowed effortlessly when not in use, making it an ideal piece for multi-day climbs or high-altitude missions where space is limited and every gram counts.

Designed by: Haglöfs
Product material:
Main: Woven baffle fabric (85% Polyamide, 15% Elastane) 20 Denier, PFAS-free DWR, 127g/m2, Bluesign® approved.
Insulation: 850 Cuin Goose down, 90/10, RDS
Weight: Men (L): 778g / Women (M): 666g
Available in stores: April 2025
Recommended retail price: 500€

Lundhags: Abisku Adventure Down Parka

Lundhags

Abisku Adventure Down Parka

OVERALL WINNER FW 25/26

Statement from the Jury:
While testing the jury got super excited about the outstanding performance of the Lundhags Abisku Adventure Down Parka. »Despite its long cut and the thick insulation, I did not notice the jacket at all, even when I carried a thermos bottle in one of the pockets«, one jury member praised the superb fit. Another one pointed out its great warmth while sitting around in the bitter cold, the workmanship is fantastic. Also, the Abisku Adventure Down Parka is loaded with practical features including an innovative pocket construction and gold treated down that is supposed to speed up drying time. Overall, this is the perfect down parka for extreme cold weather.

Product USP

The Abisku Adventure Parka is an extremely warm and fully featured down parka to rely on in Arctic cold winter conditions. Built for harsh winter activities in mind, it’s equipped with everything you possibly could need for your adventure, making you ready for the extreme and prepared for the worst.

USP 1. Advanced Weather Resistance and Insulation: The Abisku Adventure Down Parka uses Pertex® Quantum Pro fabric for high water resistance, paired with ExpeDRY technology that keeps the down dry in extreme humidity and helps it dry faster. It’s built for harsh winter conditions with features to maintain warmth and reduce cold spots.

USP 2. Expedition-Ready Functional Design Features like RECCO® reflector for emergency searchability, internal removable suspenders for added convenience, hook loops for gloves, and multiple spacious storage options to accommodate larger items like gloves or ski skins, this parka is designed and perfectly suited for extreme expeditions.

Primary innovation features:

The Abisku Adventure Parka is filled with ExpeDRY treated down which is a new chemical free alternative to traditional WR treated hydrophobic down. The ExpeDRY treatment is permanent and will last the lifetime of the jacket. This jacket is crafted for the toughest winter conditions, utilizing Pertex® Quantum Pro fabric to offer exceptional water resistance in snow, sleet, or rain.

Intended specific end use:

Constructed with the experts in mind, the Abisku Adventure Down Parka was created so its wearer could go far and beyond when the conditions get cold and tough in the Arctic winters. It’s specially developed with professional dog handlers in mind, and the materials have been carefully chosen and field tested for the intended use, being resistant to for example sharp dog claws and being durable without adding extra weight.

Fun facts or backstory:

For an extended period, we have aimed to develop a jacket that addresses the specific needs of our Lundhags ambassadors, who operate in demanding winter conditions. Our ambassadors —professional dog handlers, mountain guides, adventurers, hunters, and photographers, to name a few live and work close to nature. Over the past two years, we collaborated closely with some of these individuals to ensure that the Abisku Adventure Down Parka meets their expectations and upholds Lundhags commitment to high quality.

The parka has undergone tough real-world testing by both some of our female and male ambassadors (since the demands may differ between the sexes), for example successfully withstanding temperatures down to as low as -40°C in Tärnaby during the previous winter.

Designed by: Jenny Kjellbom
Product material: xxx

Main Material: Pertex Quantum Pro® with Diamond Fuse Technology, (70% Polyamide, 30% Bio-based Polyamide), 44 gr/m2. Oeko-Tex® certified.
Down: ExpeDRY 800cuin, 100% RDS certified & traceable down, Bluesign® approved and Oeko-Tex® certified.
Lining: 100% recycled Polyamide, 37 gr/m2, Bluesign® approved, GRS certified
Extra synthetic padding (shoulders, placket): Primaloft Black Rise, 100% recycled Polyester, Bluesign® approved, GRS certified.
PFAS-free materials have been chosen for the entire garment.

Weight: Men’s 1220g (size M): Women’s: 1050g (size M)
Available in stores: September 2025
Recommended retail price: 1,200€

ISBJÖRN of Sweden: Penguin Snowsuit Kids

ISBJÖRN

Penguin Snowsuit Kids

Product USP

Crafted from high-performance Nylon Tactel, the PENGUIN snowsuit boasts extreme tear and wear resistance, enabling it to be reused season after season—making it a wise investment for families. The material is fully windproof and waterproof, and at the same time remarkable breathable. Insulated with lightweight PrimaLoft padding, the PENGUIN offers unmatched warmth without the bulk.

The PENGUIN Winter Snowsuit is one of Isbjörn’s most beloved garments, celebrated as Best-in-Test for an impressive eleven years in a row.

Primary innovation features:

With exceptional quality, advanced technical performance, and outstanding durability, this product embodies the principles of slow fashion. Designed for a long lifecycle, it offers unparalleled stamina as well as comfort within the children’s market, making it ideal for the circular market.

Intended specific end use:

The PENGUIN winter snowsuit is meticulously designed for active outdoor play in cold, wet, and challenging winter conditions. Ideal for children who love exploring the outdoors, the suit offers maximum protection from wind, snow, and rain while maintaining optimal body temperature through advanced breathability. Whether for skiing, sledding, or everyday outdoor adventures, the PENGUIN suit allows children to move freely and comfortably. With extendable grow cuffs and extreme durability, this garment is perfectly suited for multi-season use and hand-me-downs, making it a sustainable choice for families seeking high-performance, long-lasting winter wear for their children.

Fun facts or backstory:

A Legacy of Excellence: The PENGUIN snowsuit’s eleven consecutive “Best-in-Test” wins is no small feat! This achievement is a testament to the brand’s commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in children’s outerwear. Each year, they gather feedback and study wear patterns to make subtle design improvements, staying a step ahead in both innovation and quality.

Designed by: Camilla Schmidt & Maria Frykman Forsberg
Product material: Nylon Tactel, Primaloft Insulation, Waterproof and Windproof Coating. Breathable Membrane.
Weight: 1550g
Available in stores: NOS (Never out of Stock)
Recommended retail price: 220€

Polygiene x Officina+39: Odor Controlled Recycled Dye

Polygiene® x Officina+39

Odor Controlled Recycled Dye

Product USP

ODOR CONTROLLED RECYCLED DYE - A revolutionary solution: vibrant, sustainable - from fiber waste recycled colors - combined with lasting antibacterial freshness, reducing the need for frequent washing. Saving water and energy and extending the lifetime of brilliant colors and colored products.

Primary innovation features:

Officina+39 and Polygiene® join forces: Individually, each technology in the Polygiene x Officina+39 collaboration offers important benefits to consumers and manufacturers. However, together, the products deliver even greater value. By reducing the need for frequent washing, due to effective in-built antibacterial protection, Polygiene StayFresh™ ensures Recycrom™ pigments maintain their strong and brilliant color for longer, extending product lifespan. Recycrom dye is made from recycled textile fibers from pre- and post-consumer material, including manufacturing waste. Through an innovative and patented process, these fibers are upcycled into a remarkably uniform and solid powder that can be used as a pigment. A high-performance, environmentally friendly textile dyeing technology that incorporates odor-control protection to reduce a product’s overall environmental impact. With Recycrom™ and Polygiene StayFresh™ applied in one step, we simplify the supply chain, reduce CO2 emissions, and conserve resources like water and energy.
The result: Ever-fresh, longer-lasting color!

Intended specific end use:

Polygiene-treated Recycrom pigments have the potential to change textile manufacturing for the better by introducing more environmentally friendly methods that result in high-quality dyes and fabrics that retain their color for longer. As sustainability becomes a key concern and motivation for consumers and manufacturers alike, this groundbreaking innovation will play an increasingly important role in facilitating the transition from fast-fashion consumables to long-lasting durables.

End of use strategy:

Both - the Polygiene StayFresh technology and the Officina+39 Recycrom dye are fully recyclable.

Designed by: Officina+39 x Polygiene®
Product material: Recycrom™ and Polygiene StayFresh™
Available in stores: Now

Kuoma: Hanki GT

Kuoma

Hanki GT

Product USP

Keep It Local. Keep It Sustainable. Keep It Warm. Send your child out with confidence, knowing that Kuoma’s Hanki GT is more than a winter boot—it’s a piece of Finnish heritage. Crafted locally with trusted partners, Hanki GT wraps little feet in warmth and comfort, ready for every cold-weather adventure. Sustainably made, enduringly cozy, and built for all the moments that make winter truly memorable.

Primary innovation features:

The Hanki GT—represents the latest evolution of Kuoma’s classic design, crafted at the Kuomiokoski Oy factory in Finland for over 30 years with the company’s own innovative technology. Through continual refinement and the use of carefully selected, proven materials, Kuoma has created a boot that’s easy to wear, exceptionally durable, and warm—perfectly suited for Nordic winters. The updated Hanki GT model features a roomier toe box, a low heel drop, and a flexible sole, designed to meet today’s comfort standards. The warm pile lining is made from natural, sustainably sourced materials: Nordic Swan-labeled wool, regenerative hemp fiber, and recycled polyester.

Intended specific end use:

Warm, easy-to-slip-on winter boots designed for everyday outdoor adventures. With a comfortable fit and a cozy inner climate, Kuoma boots let you send your kids outside confidently—even in the harshest winter weather.

Fun facts or backstory:

A significant portion of the materials in Kuoma boots is locally sourced, and they are produced in Finland using carbon-free energy. Their high quality, proven by years of consumer trust, and timeless design make Kuoma boots a popular choice—even on the second-hand market.
At Kuoma, 70% of our winter boot styles incorporate recycled materials, and we are continually working to increase the use of sustainable and recycled options in our primary production materials.

Designed by: Kuoma
Product material:

Upper Textile: Nylon, knitted in Finland, with a fluorocarbon-free, EU Ecolabel-certified water and dirt-repellent finish.
Insulation: Closed-cell PE foam, produced in Finland for superior warmth.
Mudguard: Italian leather, certified by the Leather Working Group (LWG) for sustainable practices.
Lining: A blend of Nordic Swan Ecolabel-certified wool (50%), regenerative hemp fiber (30%), and Global Recycled Standard-certified recycled polyester (20%).
Insole: Mulesing-free wool and recycled polyester for comfort.
Reflectors: Scotchlite for enhanced visibility.
Sole: Direct-injected polyurethane, made at the Kuomiokoski Oy factory in Finland

Weight: 510 g (size 30)
Available in stores: Autumn 2025
Recommended retail price: 110€

Polyver of Sweden: SL25

Polyver of Sweden

SL25

Product USP

Comfortable from +15°C to -25°C, fully waterproof, and feeling as light as wearing a pair of sneakers.

Primary innovation features:

Waterproof – Most membranes struggle to perform well under low pressure, such as walking through wet grass or riding a bicycle on a rainy day. The innovative design of the SL25, with a fully enclosed front combined with Cli-Tech technology, ensures that the boots are truly waterproof.

Thermal Control – During winter, in public transportation, stores, restaurants, and many workplaces, people typically remove their jackets indoors, but they keep their shoes on. The SL25 has been tested to be comfortable even in temperatures above 20°C and as low as -25°C. This is part of the Scandinavian expertise from Polyver of Sweden.

Grip & Comfort – The SL25 features an extra-soft Icelandic rubber shell for superior performance in low temperatures. The SL25 Sport series includes additional fiberglass inserts for enhanced ice grip. The sole is filled with low density shock absorption organic polymer for best insulation, lightness and comfort.

Breathability – The lining uses 3D foam materials inspired by ski boots, designed to manage moisture and dry exceptionally fast.

Design – Minimalistic and functional design, following the pure tradition of Scandinavian living.

Intended specific end use:

Outdoors enthusiasts, Men and women, living in cities.

Fun facts or backstory:

Polyver asked themselves: "How is it that brands from Australia have become so popular in Scandinavia or in 'uncomfortably cold' places like London or Amsterdam?" Many of these products aren’t designed for what we need most—insulation and waterproofing—but they offer a unique comfort experience. With the SL25, Polyver done just that: created a signature comfort experience with Scandinavian specifications.

Designed by: Polyver of Sweden
Product material: Organic Polymer PU with Icelandic soft rubber sole. Ortholite Hybrid footbed.
Weight: 650g
Available in stores: August 2025
Recommended retail price: 220€

MINI A TURE Copenhagen: MATARMAN SHERPA ANORAK

MINI A TURE

Matarman Sherpa Anorak

LIFESTYLE AWARD FW 24/25

Statement from the jury:
If you are looking for a stylish, functional and warm winter jacket for kids that works great as an urban multitool for kids, the Matarman Sherpa Anorak from Mini A Ture Copenhagen is ideal. Its teddy fleece outside protects your kid from the cold, feels cozy and will never be out of style. The Anorak also has a weather-resistant and windproof lining, the side zip makes is easier to put the jacket on compared the other anoraks. Used Mini A Ture apparel can be returned to the brand for second-hand sales, increasing the use of each piece produced.

Product USP

Transitional seasons bring unpredictable weather, but the soft, warm and heavily water-resistant teddy sherpa anorak is designed to keep children warm and dry, no matter the conditions. Whether worn alone or layered, the anorak provides the versatility needed for shifting seasons.

Primary innovation features:

MATARMAN Sherpa Anorak is an innovative and versatile jacket, made from soft, waterproof teddy sherpa. Perfect for transitional seasons and changing weather. The anorak features a big, hidden front pocket, elastic at the hem, and can be opened at the neck as well as on the side, making it easy for children to take on and off. With moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties, it keeps children dry and comfortable, whether they are facing rain or outdoor play. Its versatile style makes it perfect for both outdoor adventures and everyday wear, making it the perfect all-around piece for any activity.

Intended specific end use:

Transitional seasons - Daycare, kindergarten, school, family time, outdoor adventures, and hiking.

Fun facts or backstory:

MINI A TURE was founded in Copenhagen in 2002, and the outerwear is a result of more than 20 years of craftsmanship. In the early days, the company embraced a diverse range of products and collections. Yet, as MINI A TURE evolved to become more circular, the company made a deliberate choice to narrow the focus to their core expertise: high-performance outerwear. Today, MINI A TURE's outerwear is not just outerwear; it is a legacy of quality, free from harmful substances or endocrine disruptors and crafted from certified, and almost entirely recycled materials. This dedication to functionality and durability means that MINI A TURE's outerwear is not just for today; it is designed to endure and be treasured for generations to come.

Designed by: Linn Faber, Design Manager MINI A TURE
Product material:
Main material: 100% recycled polyester
Membrane: 100% polyurethane
Weight: 494 g (in a size 104 cm)
Available in stores: August 2025
Recommended retail price: 164,95€

Alfa Sko: PERMA A/P/S

Alfa Sko

Perma A/P/S

Product USP

Lightweight and extremely durable boot for fast-paced winter hikes. Perma combines lightness with extreme durability, thanks to the use of Dyneema® fibers in the upper material. Dyneema® fibers become even stronger in colder temperatures, making them ideal for winter hiking boots. The boot is protected against mud and wear with a mudguard around the entire shoe, significantly extending its lifespan. Vibram ICETREK rubber compound provides optimal grip on slippery and cold surfaces.

Primary innovation features:

Equipped with winter-insulated ePE free GORE-TEX and Solarcore, this technology ensures your feet stay warm and comfortable during cold temperatures. Solarcore®, a patented insulation technology inspired by NASA, is known for its ability to retain superior thermal properties even under compression. This makes this lightweight composite foam ideal for high-performance footwear in cold weather conditions. Winter-insulated GORE-TEX guarantees warm and dry feet, even in challenging weather conditions.

The outsole is a custom development between Alfa and Vibram and is designed to give the best grip in cold conditions with traction lugs and ICETREK compound while also drastically reducing the weight of the shoe with Vibram’s Litebase technology.

Perma has been designed with a focus on repairability, incorporating input from a cobbler to ensure cost-efficient repair such as ease of hook replacement, resulting in a product with a longer lifetime.

An ergonomic and innovative last enhances responsiveness and endurance during extended Hikes.

Intended specific end use:

Designed for shorter excursions in outdoor winter conditions. Key qualities of an effective winter hiking shoe include strong traction on ice and snow, water resistance, and adequate insulation for colder environments. Perma is intended for day hikes or brief backpacking trips with light loads.

Fun facts or backstory:

ISCC certified Bio-circular Dyneema® fibers are exceptionally strong and surprisingly lightweight, boasting a strength that can be up to 15 times greater than steel. Remarkably, they also gain additional strength in colder temperatures! This makes Bio-circular Dyneema® an ideal choice for winter hiking footwear, as its unique properties enhance durability while keeping weight to a minimum.

Designed by: Pia Sofie Sollund
Product material:
Upper – Main material: Nylon + ISCC certified Bio-circular Dyneema®
Outsole: Vibram ICETREK rubber compound
Midsole: EVA
Mud guard: Rubber
Insulation: Solarcore® Advanced Aerogel Thermal Insulation

Weight: 520G (half pair, size 42)
Available in stores: Fall 2025
Recommended retail price: 349€

ACLIMA: LightWool 140 Trail Tee

ACLIMA

LightWool 140 Trail Tee

Product USP

A lightweight, soft garment made of 100% merino wool, ideal for daily wear and various outdoor activities.

Primary innovation features:

Aclima has created a versatile t-shirt for all activities. Designed with the user in mind, it features seamless underarm construction for ultimate comfort. Combining overlock and flatlock seams to enhance durability, fit and comfort.

Made from 100% soft, light merino wool (17.3 microns), this garment is perfect for high, medium, and low activity levels, as well as everyday wear. It’s a versatile piece where functionality meets comfort.

Intended specific end use:

Introducing the ultimate all-in-one t-shirt, seamlessly transitioning from work to outdoor adventures. Perfect for hiking, trail running, cycling, or just enjoying nature right after work without the need to change.

End of use strategy:

Since the fabric used in this product is made from 100% wool, the garment would be relatively uncomplicated to recycle at the end of its life. Even though seams and labels are not made of wool, those are possible to eliminate by cutting them off, which will leave pure wool material that is easy to shred and use for spinning new yarn. This is already something that Aclima does with fabric cut-offs from our production waste, within our ReBorn concept. Aclimas Italian partners who process the wool waste are also experts in sorting and processing used wool garments.
In the future, Aclima sees great potential in projects of collecting used-up wool garments and recycling the fabrics to make new material and products. Especially in Europe, thanks to EU’s new legislations that are in line with the Green Deal and Textile Sustainability Strategy.

Fun facts or backstory:

Aclima supplies clothing to soldiers from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland featuring our WoolNet and LightWool products, under the Nordic Combat Uniform (NCU) agreement.

So far Aclima has sold 325 000 LightWool t-shirts to the NCU for the four Nordic countries, following a successful user trial. During this trial, 150 soldiers tested the garments over a 6-month period before Aclima secured the contract.

Designed by: Aclima
Product material: 100% Wool (Merino)
Weight: 96g Small Women, 120g Medium Men
Available in stores: Spring 2025
Recommended retail price: 100€

HELLE: Nying

HELLE

Nying

Product USP

The essence of Scandinavian knifemaking: Functional, Beautiful and Parsimonious. Made for the outdoors and with proved ability to last for generations.

Primary innovation features:

When introduced in 1975, The Nying changed how Scandinavians thought about all-purpose knives. The designer Tor Indergaard looked at how most people would use their longer "tollekniv" at the time, and found that most people only used the inner third of the blade. To save material, gain better control, and improve usability, Indergaard halved the blade length and made the handle shorter and stouter. For materials, Helle chose its patented triple laminate stainless (H3LS) steel for the blade and curly birch for the handle. Both laminate steels and curly birch were common in custom knives at the time, but not associated with production knives. The result of these processes was a design classic. Since its inception, the Nying has been among Helle's best-selling model every year. Even 50 years later the Nying is noted for its peculiar and functional shape. The model today is based on the same design and material as it was 50 years ago, yet it still stands out in both Helle's catalogue of models and the outdoor knife world in general.

Intended specific end use:

An all-purpose Scandinavian Outdoor knife. Excels at woodwork, but functions well for anything you need a knife for when being Outdoor in Scandinavia. With a sheath that you can wrap around the end of your knife, the knife will be securely fastened on your belt for any walk in the forest or hike in the mountains.

Fun facts or backstory:

When it was 25 years, the Nying won the Classic Design award from the Norwegian Design Centre in 2000.
"Nying" - means "new one" in Norwegian, a pointer to it being something very new and innovative when it was launched.

Designed by: Tor Indergaard
Product material: Steel: Helle Triple Laminate Stainless (H3LS), Wood: Curly Birch. Leather: Vegetable tanned genuine leather.
Weight: 114 g
Available in stores: Year 1975
Recommended retail price: 102,9€

LIGHT MY FIRE: Plates Collection

LIGHT MY FIRE

Plates Collection

Product USP

Durable, shatterproof, scratchproof: Made from high-quality food-grade matte material that’s BPA-free with no unpleasant chemical smell; suitable for all kinds of food, hot or cold. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Easy to dry, stack and store: Easy-wipe surface; stackable for transport and space-saving storage. Multi-use design: This plastic tray is lightweight, sturdy and drop-resistant. It is suitable for family gatherings and outdoor parties such as barbecues, poolside dining, patio entertainment, and picnics. Nature-inspired: Designed to be used again and again, each piece follows circular design principles and can be recycled at the end of its useful life. Thoughtfully designed: Each piece is designed to contain a wide variety of food and beverages.

Primary innovation features:

Complete modular collection.

Intended specific end use:

Designed for eating under a bare sky without leaving a trace. Developed in collaboration with restaurateurs, event planners and a Swedish product designer, this purposefully designed, reusable collection replaces single-use tableware. Stackable, space-saving and easy to transport and clean, it embodies our ethos to live lightly on the land and leave no waste.

Fun facts or backstory:

The tableware was designed by Carl-Johan Skogh, a highly regarded Swedish product designer and lecturer. Carl's approach integrates functionality with aesthetic elegance, drawing from the minimalist and naturally imperfect principles of wabi-sabi. This design ethos results in tableware that is visually appealing and built to withstand the rigors of outdoor use and work together. The scratch-resistant and shatterproof features of the collection mean it's ready for any adventure while maintaining a style that makes every meal feel thoughtful and intentional.

Designed by: Carl-Johan Skogh
Product material: Bioplastic (15% Biobased) Ecozen
Weight: 89-112g
Available in stores: April 2024
Recommended retail price: 8-9.50 €

Morakniv: Rombo BlackBlade™

Morakniv

Rombo BlackBlade™

Product USP

The Morakniv Rombo BlackBlade (S) Ash Wood was developed to enhance the outdoor experience and offer to make something beyond the good old campfire sausage.

Primary innovation features:

The distinctive large knife blade made of Swedish stainless steel together with the ergonomic handle made of natural ash wood allows you to improve your cooking skills in the great outdoors. Thanks to the handle geometry, a variety of flexible grips are possible, which can come in handy when you need to divide, chop, slice, or peel. The black PVD coating creates a balanced contrast between the bright ash wood and the shiny edge of the blade. The vegetable-tanned leather sheath protects the sharp edge from surfaces that can make the knife dull.

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Intended specific end use:

The Rombo knife, made for outdoor cooking, invites you to a new type of adventure filled with tasteful options. Season your next meal with the forest pantry and prepping your food will forever be a culinary experience.

Fun facts or backstory:

The Ash Wood Outdoor Collection takes the legacy into the future and makes a contemporary interpretation, inspired by the barrel-shaped outer geometry of our older knives. Designed according to the values of Morakniv's characteristic design elements, soft and clean shapes and honest, natural materials, creating a contemporary Morakniv that will last for generations to come. The striking combination of the bright wood, black blade, and raw, sharp edge creates a contemporary appearance. However, it also imparts a certain edge, giving the knife a strong visual appeal that aligns with Morakniv's philosophy of genuineness, simplicity, and authenticity.

Designed by: Morakniv
Product material: Ash Wood, Swedish Recycled Stainless steel, vegetable tanned leather sheath.
Weight: 195g
Available in stores: Year 2023
Recommended retail price: 210€

ICEBUG: Järv RB9X

ICEBUG

Järv RB9X

Product USP

Combining the two difficult things of, great performance and more sustainable materials in a high performance trail running shoe.

Primary innovation features:

Focus have been on delivering a durable and high performance product in combination with pushing for more sustainable materials, and in this case a higher % of bio-based content. To create a running shoe that excels in the trails but also consider the nature that it will be used in, trying to continuously improve and make better products for the both the user and the environment.

The midsole is made with 55% Bio based Susterra (Industrial corn based) ETPU steam foam. Offering great rebound quality as well as reducing the use of non renewable resources. The midsole properties also lasts longer than that of ´normal´ EVA, making it feeling fresh longer and prolonging the usage time.

The upper is made with a Proweave upper textile with 45% Bio based PA 10.10. This is derived from castor beans, a fast growing plant that can grow in arid lands, not needing much water. The upper is made with a functional weaving technique where it has been possible to zone TPU threads to areas of more tear to ensure a durable upper that will last for a long usage time.

The rubber outsole is made with 23% Natural rubber that is FSC certified to prevent the risk of deforestation and also upholding forest communities rights.

Intended specific end use:

A competent running shoe for longer distances with amazing grip. Offering generous cushioning and rebound to increase the running feeling on mixed surfaces that you might be faced with when going on a longer trail running race.

Fun facts or backstory:

This running shoe was made together with a local female trail running group from start to finish. Identifying their needs and what they were missing on the market in terms of fit, performance and type of product. A great group of women that loves to run in the forest and have a passion for running.

Designed by: Mariell Bjuhr
Product material: Proweave upper textile with 45% bio based PA10.10
- Steam foam ETPU with 55% bio based Susterra
- 15% recycled rubber in the outsole
- 23% Natural rubber FSC certified
- 100% recycled polyester laces
- 70% recycled polyester in tongue textile
- 100% Recycled Polyester lining
Weight: 680g pair (US10)
Available in stores: Spring 2025
Recommended retail price: 159,95€

NORDISK: Tyge

NORDISK

Tyge

Product USP

The world’s first sleeping bag made entirely from 100% bio-nylon. This revolutionary material, completely free of crude oil and polyester, encapsulates our commitment to innovation and sustainability. Each Tyge is insulated with our exclusive Crystal Down®, sourced from a single, local free-range goose farm. This not only ensures the highest quality down but also supports sustainable farming practices just 10 kilometers from our headquarters. With Tyge, experience unparalleled comfort and warmth, knowing every component aligns with rigorous environmental standards

Primary innovation features:

100% Bio-Nylon Fabric: A pioneering development in outdoor gear, Tyge is crafted entirely from bio-based nylon (63% Ricinus and 37% corn), eliminating reliance on petroleum-derived materials.

Crystal Down® Single Farm Edition: Features RDS-certified, high-quality white goose down, sourced from a single, local, free-range farm just 10 km from the Nordisk headquarter, ensuring maximum traceability and ethical, local sourcing.

Intended specific end use:

Target Audience: Designed for intermediate to expert outdoor enthusiasts who demand high-performance gear without compromising on sustainability. Versatile Use: Ideal for a broad range of outdoor activities, including hiking, tour skiing, and more, offering adaptability across different climates and conditions. Performance and Comfort: Engineered to provide exceptional warmth, comfort, and durability, making it suitable for extended outdoor adventures.
Sustainability Focus: Appeals to those who are environmentally conscious and prefer products that align with their values of reducing ecological impact.

Fun facts or backstory:

When developing the Nordisk Tyge Sleeping Bag, our design team drew inspiration from Tyge W. Böcher, a Danish botanist known for his studies of plant adaptations in harsh climates. His work resonated with our commitment to sustainability and functionality in outdoor gear.
Tyge W. Böcher, a prominent Danish botanist, significantly advanced our understanding of how plants adapt to extreme environments, particularly in the Arctic. His research emphasized sustainable practices and nature conservation long before these concepts became mainstream.
The Nordisk Tyge Sleeping Bag embodies our core values: innovation, sustainability, and respect for nature, reflecting Böcher's legacy in every stitch and a testament to sustainable innovation in the outdoor industry. It seemed obvious to name the bag after him.

Design: Anders Donskov
Product material: 100 % Bio-nylon (63 Ricinus / 37 % corn)
750 FP 95/5 Crystal Down - Single farm Edition
Weight:
Tyge -5 size L
Total weight: 791g
Tyge +5 size L
Total weight: 597g
Available in stores: June 2025
Recommended retail price: TBC

NORDISK: Reisa Go

NORDISK

Reisa go

Product USP

Reisa Go is defined by the pioneering 'build-your-own' tent system, crafted for optimal customization and minimal environmental footprint. Tailor your camp by selecting only the components you need—be it for a solo adventure or a family retreat—ensuring every piece is utilized, and nothing goes to waste. This approach means you only pay for items you really need, and also aligns with our commitment to sustainability, as less production translates to less waste.

Primary innovation features:

1.Modular Design: The unique 'build-your-own' system allows for tailored setups, ensuring that campers only carry what they need for each trip, reducing both cost and environmental impact.
2.Revolutionary Ventilation: Equipped with our exclusive 'Ceiling Flow' technology, Reisa Go offers unparalleled air control through massive, adjustable ventilation channels, enhancing comfort in all conditions.
3.Enhanced Structural Stability: The innovative triangular inner webbing system not only bolsters wind resistance but also optimizes interior space utilization, providing robust storage solutions and a more functional living area.

Intended specific end use:

Designed for 'comfort camping,' catering to families and small groups seeking a seamless blend of home-like comfort and the great outdoors. This tent is ideal for those who value space, convenience, and versatility during their outdoor excursions. Whether setting up for a weekend festival, a family holiday, or a serene getaway in nature, Reisa Go adapts to various environments and group sizes with its customizable components. Users can enjoy a personalized camping experience, tailored to their specific needs for space, privacy, and exposure to the elements.

Fun facts or backstory:

Reisa Go draws its spirit from a beloved classic -The Nordisk Reisa (4 and 6, respectively), a perennial favorite especially in Japan, where it has been embraced not just as a shelter but as a canvas for creativity. The high ceilings and spacious interiors of the old Reisa, have allowed Japanese campers to transform their tents into elaborate living rooms. Furnishing them with an array of decorative items and furniture, even for brief excursions, they turn camping into an art form of home-making in the wild.

Observing this unique use—where typically only one sleeping cabin is utilized, footprints often remain untouched, and additional tarps are almost invariably added— inspired Nordisk to innovate beyond the conventional tent bundle. Reisa Go is a response to the culture of customization, allowing every camper to craft their perfect setup from the ground up. By rethinking how tents are packaged and sold, we’re empowering users to make sustainable choices, buying only what they need, reducing waste, and enhancing their engagement with nature.

Designed by:Mads Busk
Product material: Fabric: High-quality Recycled PU material
Technologies:- Ceiling Flow: Enhances ventilation and airflow control.
- Triangular Inner Webbings: Improves structural stability and wind resistance.
Weight: From 9.3kg.
Available in stores: Spring 2025
Recommended retail price: From 695€

FABPATCH LTD: Textile repair patch

FABPATCH LTD

Textile repair patch

Product USP

Ease of Use: FabPatch™ offers an extremely simple rub-on attachment method, enabling users to apply patches effortlessly on the go. The patches are highly customizable, allowing adjustments in size, shape, color, textile material and design. This flexibility enables brand partners to tailor the patches to their specific style and requirements, ensuring that the repair seamlessly integrates with the original item. It also gives the partners the added value of creative and circular economies to their standard business.

Primary innovation features:

Rub-On Attachment Method: This innovative attachment technique allows patches to be applied easily without the need for heat or additional tools. It is designed to work effectively in all climates, making it universally accessible and simple to use, thus reducing barriers to DIY textile repair.

Customizability: FabPatch™ offers extensive customization options for their patches. Brand partners can select from various sizes, shapes, colors, textile materials, and designs. This feature ensures that each patch can be tailored to match the specific fabric and aesthetic needs of the repaired item, enhancing the visual appeal of repaired garments or gear.

Intended specific end use:

The intended specific end uses of the FabPatch™ textile repair patches are primarily focused on textile and apparel repair, with a broad range of applications such as clothing repairs and outdoor gear maintenance.

Fun facts or backstory:

Finnish Innovation: FabPatch™ originated in Finland, by Finnish mothers. The idea came about in an everyday phone call between the founders, who happened to be childhood friends, to find a solution for the genuine need for easy and modern repair for kids' clothing. Today, the textile repair patches can be applied to almost any textile and FabPatch has already sold almost 2 000 000 patches.

Designed by: Designed by Jetta Liukkonen, Anne Jurvelin-Pummila and Taija Sailio, the founders of the company.
Product material: 100% Recycled PES (Polyester): The patches are made from recycled polyester, the recycled PES used is GRS certified.
Vegan Materials (Except for Merino): The patches are mostly vegan, using materials that do not derive from animals, with the exception of options that include merino wool. Merino patches are mulesing free. Solvent-Free Adhesive.
Weight: 2 grams.
Available in stores: Now
Recommended retail price: 13,90€ to 29,90€.

UPHILLSPORTS: POSIO Trekking Sock

UPHILLSPORTS

POSIO Trekking Sock

Product USP

This revolutionary 3-layer trekking sock, designed to provide ultimate comfort and keep your feet dry and healthy. Crafted with a thin structure, this sock offers natural moisture control for optimal performance during everyday activities.

Primary innovation features:

3- layer structure - Keeps feet warm and dry
• Thin structure - Still warm and durable
• Elastic sport shaft - Stays up
• Grip on the arch - Better fitting

Intended specific end use:

POSIO Trekking sock is specifically designed for everyday activities. Whether you’re hiking, walking, or engaging in any outdoor adventure, this sock is the perfect companion to keep your feet comfortable and dry.

Designed by: Uphillsport
Product material: 48 % Merino wool, NATIVA, 31 % Polyamide, 20 % Polypropylene, 1 % Elastane
Weight: 55 grams
Available in stores: Now
Recommended retail price: 14,90€

LUNDHAGS: Tived Trail Boot

LUNDHAGS

Tived Trail Boot

Product USP

This boot represents a holistic approach to hiking footwear, designed to offer longevity, comfort, and performance in fast-paced hiking scenarios. Unlike most traditional hiking boots that quickly wear out, these boots are built to last, can be repaired, and are made from high-quality materials, making them an ideal choice for environmentally conscious consumers seeking reliable and ethically produced hiking gear. Designed in Sweden - Produced in Europe.

Primary innovation features:

Central to the Tived Trail Boots’ appeal is their resoleable sole unit, which provides excellent rebound and traction across varied terrains. The trail outsole, designed for swift movements, has a wide contact area and ”claw studs” that effectively grip both upward and downward slopes. This is complemented by a durable midsole made from high-performance injected EVA, ensuring high rebound effect and long-term support

Intended specific end use:

Trekking, hiking and everyday use.

Design: Anna Olstam
Product material: 1,4 mm suede leather, mudguard in 1,5mm Liba®Smart. Microfiber lining and polyester mesh. Lundhags Trail rubber outsole and injected EVA midsole. Laces in 100% recycled polyester. Iron/copper alloy hooks with nickel-free high resistant treatment. Arneflex insole with stabilizing recycled PU foam over mid foot.
Weight: 520 g (size 42)
Available in stores: Spring 2025
Recommended retail price: 300€

Jarda Zaoral

Name: Jarda Zaoral
Company: Freelance Photographer, Writer and Blogger at www.thebestviewpoints.com

Favourite outdoor activities:
Hiking and climbing mountains around the world and basically all winter sports, especially nordic skating and all kinds of skiing

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
I started testing outdoor equipment during my project European Peaks which I brought me to the highest peak of every European country between 2018 and 2019 so I will be looking at the products how they can handle tough mountain conditions. For me, it’s important to find balance between light weight and durable material.

Astrid Schlüchter

Name: Astrid Schlüchter
Company: PERFORMANCE DAYS functional fabric fair (Design & Development GmbH Textile Consult)
Title: Senior Communication Manager Country: Germany

Favorite outdoor activities:
Snowboarding, Mountainbiking/Downhill, hiking, general outdoor sports, running and fitness, climbing

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
I have been deeply rooted in the outdoor- and fashionindustry for over 15 years. After studying at ESMOD in Munich, I built a reputation as a freelance journalist specializing in sports, lifestyle and fashion, following my most recent role as editor-in-chief of the B2B magazine SAZsport. Perhaps that’s why I’ve had the opportunity to contribute my expertise as a jury member for the ISPO Awards, as well as a member of the “she is outdoors” Awards and the SAZsport Newcomer Awards Startrampe. The field of performance and sportswear has always been my primary interest. Whether it’s fabrics and their composition, exciting new technical solutions, innovative design approaches, or developments in insulation and membranes, it’s a passion that ultimately led me to support the sustainable sourcing fair for functional fabrics & accessories PERFORMANCE DAYS in my new role as communications manager. I’ve always sought balance from everyday life in the mountains—preferably through mountain biking, hiking, or snowboarding. Having appropriate equipment and clothing by my side is essential. Primarily, my focus is on defining the utility of a product and then, of course, in a second step, whether it offers a benefit for the active athlete. In the future, it’s crucial for brands to constantly question whether introducing a new product to the market is worthwhile—considering factors like production methods, location, and the ability to fully recycle garments back into the cycle.

Nadine Regel

Name: Nadine Regel
Company: Freelance sports journalist for Süddeutsche Zeitung and outdoor/mountaineering media such as bergundsteigen, outdoor-Magazin, magazines of the German alpine association and many more. Topics: expedition mountaineering, climbing, trail/ultra running, skimo, focus on female athletes/adventurers. https://nadineregel.com @nadineausnahme
Location: Munich, Germany

Favorite outdoor activities:
Thru-Hiking, mountaineering, trekking, trail running, ski touring and experiencing outdoors with my dog Ralfi and my friends. Since 2020 mostly traveling Europe with my camper van to find new places and stories.

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
My heart belongs to the outdoors. Over the past 20 years I have traveled the world and experienced several continents mainly through my activities in nature. Trekking is one of my biggest passions as it gives me the most profound feeling of freedom. I’m super happy to share my experiences and knowledge with a broad audience through my publications. On my (research) trips I always have equipment with me for testing purposes. Currently, I’m writing a book about my alp cross that I did with my dog Ralfi in 2023. Also for this year we have planned a big trip – this time we are trekking with tent. What I value the most about gear is versatility and durability. When I’m in the outdoors I want to trust my equipment 100 percent and try to make use of most of it for different purposes. Rating and recommending products that I have thoroughly tested is just what helps other people to have wonderful experiences in the outdoors. That’s why I’m super happy to be part of the jury fall/winter 2024.

Fredrik Ekström

Name: Fredrik Ekström

Company: Above the Clouds & Scandinavian Mind
Above The Clouds: Founder, Brand Strategist and Consumer Insight Specialist. Creator of two annual insight reports, The NXT Outdoor Consumer Report and The NXT Sustainable Consumer Report. Based on 2500 nordic respondents.
Scandinavian MIND: Editor-at-Large Outdoor & Sustainability
Founder of: Explorers Run Club Trailfulness running Chamonix, and Freelance Strategy Days, ski touring and freelance network co-creation in Engelberg.

Country: Sweden

Favorite outdoor activities:
By far my greatest passion is mountain trail runnig, long slow distances, not to win any race, but rather as explorative journeys with a mix of running and mindfulness – Trailfulness. That is also the focus of the Explorers Running Club. However, I just love to be outdoors and I always have a lot of activities as ongoing projects and trips, it’s a lot of hiking, climbing, back country skiing and ski touring. Probably the usual mix of adrenalin and connecting with nature.

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
My main contribution is probably the deep knowledge I have in outdoor consumer behavior, outdoor trends and lifestyle context, linked to branding, products and sustainability, but also how this could merge into more of a lifestyle usage and place the products in a wider context, that is increasingly important for outdoor brands today when entering new markets or addressing new consumer groups.

ØYO: Høgdi outdoor cooking set

ØYO

Høgdi outdoor cooking set

The joy of food is always greater when you have the right tools. This also applies when cooking in the wild.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

This set contains a Japanese chef’s knife with holes in the blade so that, for example, potato slices come off more easily, a light wooden cutting board and a combined spatula/tong which is a practical spatula and tong tweezers in one. The blade is premium steel and the shaft is waxed oak. The spatula tong is made of hygienically appropriate plastic that can withstand high temperatures. The set comes in a felt folder that is perfect for storage both at home and on the go.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

This hiking set contains three important tools for cooking outdoors stored in a practical map for easy transportation.
1. A Japanese chef’s knife with holes and grooves in the blade so that food do not easily stick to it.
2. A lightweight chopping board that is suitable for use on a hike, in the kitchen, or as a serving dish at breakfast. Great both as a chopping board, plate and serving dish. Its leather cord means it can be hung wherever practical.
3. A spatula/tong set that is both a practical spatula and tong tweezers in one. It makes many tasks much easier. The spatula tong is made of hygienically appropriate plastic that can withstand high temperatures so you can use it on open fire as well as on the stove. The whole set is stored in a practical felt map

Design: Katrine Øyo, Mats Herding Solberg, Bjørn Dreier
Product material: Knife: premium steel, oak; Chopping board: bamboo; Spatula: hygienically appropriate plastic; Storage folder: blueprint skin, recycled felt
Product weight: 650 g
Available in stores: Now
Recommended retail price: €150

VIKING: Expower insulated playsuite

VIKING

Expower insulated playsuite

Durable, waterproof and Primaloft insulated winter snowsuit in recycled material empower winter playtime with the protection of a premium playsuit. The durable, recycled outer fabric is equipped with reflective elements for visibility in the dark. Expower also have water resistant YKK zipper, both for design and functionality. Taped seams and a water repellent Bionic Finish ECO treatment protects from wet weather, while a best-in-class Primaloft insulation and cozy recycled lining ensure a comfortable temperature. The windproof outer fabric, and snow gaiter, helps the child to stay warm and dry.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

Viking always have focus on staying warm, dry and comfortable. When designing Expower, they had focus on this, together with the design features to give the suit a sporty, outdoor look. The waterproof YKK zipper is a part of this feature. The fact that the zipper is placed on the outside, makes it easier to change in case it should break. Making products easier and cheaper to repair, is a part of a sustainable future development focus.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Viking have drawn inspiration and functionality from working clothes, but they added the fact that their apparel should also be designed for climbing trees, crawling on asphalt and rolling around in the snow. Expower will keep kids warm, dry and safe in all conditions.

Design: Marthe Høegh Skagen
Product material: The outer fabric is 100% Polyamide recycled with PU transparent coating. Water column of 15 000. Primaloft insulation.
Product weight: Approx 840 g (size 104)
Available in stores: August 2024
Recommended retail price: €210

UPHILLSPORT: Repo trekking 4-layer drytech m4 with merino and tencel

UPHILLSPORT

Repo trekking 4-layer drytech m4 with merino and tencel

Merino and Tencel blend as main material with 4 layer knitting improves breathability, softness and warmth.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

4-layer Drytech moisture transfer – Keeps feet warm and dry. Elastic shaft and grip on arch and above ankle – Improves fitting and give firm touch. Merino and Tencel blend all around – Improves breathability, softness and warmth.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Trekking sock for all year around usage for high demaning users.

Design: UphillSport
Product material:62% Merino wool, Nativa, 16% Tencel, refibra, 10% Polypropylene, 9% Polyamide, 3% Lycra
Product weight: 70 g
Available in stores: February 2024
Recommended retail price: €25.90

TENSON: Nunataq jacket & pants

TENSON

Nunataq jacket & pants

Are you in search of a of lightweight and very durable waterproof jacket for all your mountain adventures? Re-inforced with a fiber that is 15 times stronger than steel and so lightweight it floats on water? Powered with a membrane that has a water pillar of 20 000 mm plus? Look no further! The Nunataq’s functional design and broad feature set ticks all the boxes and the name itself originates from Tenson’s adventurous history and the Inuit (the Greenlandic indigenous people) word for the summit or ridge of a mountain that protrudes from an ice field or glacier that otherwise covers most of the mountain or ridge, also known as glacial islands.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

Extension zip for helmet and back protection. Expandable main front zipper construction for extra ventilation and a more roomy fit when needed. Built and reinforced with Dyneema® Fiber (15 times stronger than steel!) in a tough 3-layer stretch fabric powered with Tenson’s proprietary MPC Extreme technology (WP 20 000 mm / MP 20 000 g/m2/24h) construction.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Mountaineering, ski touring, hiking – in that order.

Design: Catharina Carlander, Senior Designer and Thomas Nord, Head of Design Tenson
Product material: Shell 1: 100% Recycled Polyamide; Shell 2: 91% Polyamide 9% Dyneema® Fiber. Powered with MPC Extreme 3L stretch. WP 20 000, MP 20 000. PFC-Free water repellent finish.
Product weight: 550 g (M)
Available in stores: Fall 2024
Recommended retail price: €500

https://tenson.com/sv-se

SUPERSTAINABLE: Holms outdoor 1/2 zip

SUPERSTAINABLE:

Holms outdoor 1/2 zip

1. Made from recycled Scandinavian post-consumer waste yarns (first-mover made from recycled textile waste in Scandinavia). 2. Functional details (zippers and pockets, sleeve pocket). 3. Midlayer purpose for insulation.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

Superstainable have developed the first programme, which this 1/2 zip is a part of, that uses recycled post-consumer waste textile from Scandinavia/Nordic. This is a breakthrough on innovation processes and is a part of the new focus in especially Denmark to recycle textile waste in all homes. This 1/2 could actually be your old hoodie transformed into something new. The yarn is supported by New Retex. According to the new EU legislations this 1/2 zip fullfill the future expectations to the textile industry.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Midlayer purpose and plain as a 1/2 zip for hikes and everyday use.

Design: Superstainable
Product material: 54% cotton/46% polyester 42% pre consumer/58% post consumer
Product weight: Approx 180-200 g/m2
Available in stores: Fall 2024
Recommended retail price: €119-€139

https://superstainable.com/

MINI A TURE: Wisti fleece lined snowsuit, GRS

MINI A TURE

Wisti fleece lined snowsuit, GRS

Wisti snowsuit comes with a 10-year guarantee for extended product life. The high-performance snowsuit is windproof, waterproof, abrasion- resistant, and breathable, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. With a warm, insulated fleece lining, the Wisti snowsuit is tested to keep children warm down to -25°C.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

The snowsuit is designed to meet the ultimate need for a single, versatile outerwear solution, being the only outerwear, a child would need for the winter season. With a brand new 10-year guarantee, the snowsuit can easily be passed down from one child to another. Designed for changing weather conditions, the snowsuit is windproof, waterproof, abrasion-resistant, and breathable. It is padded with a soft warm fleece lining and Thermolite® insulation and is tested to keep children warm in extremely low temperatures down to -25°C.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Daycare, kindergarten, school, outdoor adventures, and skiing.

Design: Linn Faber
Product material: Main material: 100% recycled nylon; Coating: 100% polyurethane; Inner material: 54% recycled polyester, 43% polyester, 3% spandex; Padding: 65% polyester Thermolite®, 35% recycled polyester Thermolite®. Waterproof (WP): 12 000 mm. Abrasion resistance: 50 000+ rubs. Breathability: 8 000 g/m/24h. Bionic Finish® Eco coating, flourine free.
Product weight: 794 g in average
Available in stores: August 2024
Recommended retail price: €209.95 to €269.95, depending on the inclusion of fur

https://miniature.com/

LEDX LIGHTS: Mamba G4 x-pand

LEDX LIGHTS

Mamba G4 x-pand

LEDX Lights Mamba X-pand G4 puts out 4500 lumens for over 2 hrs and 5000 lumen in boost mode. It weigh only 125 grams which makes it in the absolute top when it comes to lumen to weight ratio. The X-pand reflector, developed by LEDX Lights, is one of a kind. It distributes light to your periphery view and your immediate vicinity. The spot lens illuminates far and the two diffusers smoothen the space in between. Mamba is compatible with a wide range of accessories and power options it can be used for many types of activities. It runs on LEDX li-ions batteries or with an external 12V DC power. It is made in Sweden and are built to be booth durable and repairable.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

The Xpand technology, developed by LEDX, combined with a spot beam and diffusers gives you a feeling of being surronded by light.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

The lamps are widely used in sports where the need for good lighting is critical, such as orienteering, skiing, MTB, enduro and similar. But it’s not only top athletes who demand super-strong lights. Working professionals, hunters and emergency service personnel have equally exacting requirements.

Design: LEDX Of Sweden, Head of Development Johannes Hörner Björk, founder Anders Johansson and a team of partners
Product material: -
Product weight: Lamp 125 g, headgear + lamp 192 g
Available in stores: August 2023
Recommended retail price: €327-€563 ex VAT

https://ledx.se/

ICEBUG: Icebug + fsc® sourcing collaboration

ICEBUG

Icebug + fsc® sourcing collaboration

Sustainably sourced natural rubber, no deforestation guaranteed.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

In order to realize this supply chain Icebug reached out to other brands to create higher demand, thus making it possible to the missing link – the rubber processor – to FSC certify. What Icebug have found, and what they are trying to scale by reaching out to other brands will hopefully be a changemaker for the entire industry. Should brands decide to switch from fossil rubber to sustainably sourced natural rubber, the climate impact from soles could decrease by 50%.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Footwear, sustainable soles with traction for outdoor use.

Design: Maria Munther
Product material: FSC certified natural rubber
Product weight: 23-62% of the outsole weight is FSC certified natural rubber
Available in stores: Fall 2024
Recommended retail price: Icebug price range, €150-€250

https://icebug.com/sv

HALTI: Skitouring backpack

HALTI

Skitouring backpack

Versatile ski backpack with good carrying comfort, functional details, and several nominated pockets. The ultimate backpack for all your winter activities.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

Access to the main compartment through back panel
A-way ski carry
Snowboard/snowshoe carry on front
Stretch mesh helmet holder
Ice pick/ski poles holder straps
Pocket for ski goggles
Safety compartment for shovel and snow sond
Several zipper pockets
Compartment for e.g. crampons in the lower part of pack
Hydration bladder compatible with storage pocket on the shoulder padding

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Ski touring and skiing

Design: Yohann Echardour
Product material: Recycled Polyamide
Product weight: -
Available in stores: Fall 2024
Recommended retail price: €199

https://haltiworld.se/

HALTI: Synkas 3in1 jacket

HALTI

Synkas 3in1 jacket

Synkas Womens 3-in-1 jacket offers unbeatable combination to tackle windy, wet, and cold conditions. It comprises fully waterproof stylish shell jacket with DrymaxX® membrane to ensure technicality and Microtherm® insulated highly breathable layer jacket that can be worn alone. The insulated inner jacket has unique geometric quilting and two zipper pockets. Worn alone it is a feminine quilted jacket, great on dry, chilly days. Without zipped insulation layer Synkas 3in1 Jacket offers weather protection and relaxed fit. Attached together Synkas jackets work in colder and changing weathers. Synkas jacket is monomaterial products, which means the whole product is composed of a single material. This makes the garment easier to recycle back to raw material – and therefore reduces the use of virgin materials.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

The jacket includes all technical features to work as an outdoor jacket but has the design of the fashion style. The hood and protective collar works nicely in every weather. Length and long zippers on sides makes this style protective but enables the wide movements.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

The Synkas 3in1 Drymaxx Parka is designed and developed for various and changing weathers conditions. The 3-in-1 solution offers a lot of flexibility and adaptability, making the jacket a very versatile all-rounder for everyday use.

Design: Hanna Koivula from Halti design team
Product material:Shell jacket material is 45% recycled polyester and 55% polyester with TPE membrane laminated underneath. The insulation jacket material is 40% recycled polyester and 60% polyester with 100% recycled polyester wadding.
Product weight: 1500 g
Available in stores: August 2024
Recommended retail price: €399

https://haltiworld.se/

HAGLÖFS: Mono proof parka

HAGLÖFS

Mono proof parka

This parka is made of a 2-layer Proof™, 100% composed from mono-material recycled polyester and supplies great breathable weather protection. Using mono-materials makes it easier to recycle the products at the end of their life. While the aim is to provide more sustainable options to consumers, Haglöfs do not want to compromise on durability and performance of their products. They have used standard trims (zips, snaps, adjustments…), which are easily removable in the recycling process at the end of the product lifecycle. Some functional features of this garment include an adjustable hood, adjustable cuffs, voluminous pockets to keep your essentials secure and dry.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

2L mono-material proof (100% recycled polyester, including the face fabric, lining, membrane and the glue used in the lamination process).

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Hiking, everyday wear, commuting.

Design: Jacob Gisterå
Product material: 2L Proof / 2L plain 4-way stretch, 100% Recycled Polyester (face: 100% Polyester-Recycled; membrane: 100% Polyester-Recycled; glue: 100% Polyester-Recycled), 75 Denier, Hydrostatic head: 10 000 mm; Moisture permeability: 10 000 g/m2/24h, PFAS(PFC)- free DWR, 187 g/m2 (update), Bluesign® approved.
Product weight: 687 g (men), 615 g (women)
Available in stores: FW 2024/25
Recommended retail price: €290

https://www.haglofs.com/sv

BERGANS OF NORWAY: Y lightline weightless down jacket hood y

BERGANS OF NORWAY

Y lightline weightless down jacket hood

Extremely lightweight and packable – best warmth to weight ratio. 10 denier 100% recycled ripstop fabric. PFAS free WR treated down, 850 fill power, 95/5.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

The Y LightLine Weightless Down Jacket Hood is Bergans most advanced down jacket ever, taking low weight and packability to the next level, without compromising on warmth. Bergans are proud to say that this masterpiece offers one of the very best warmth-toweight ratios in the market. 850 fill power at a 95/5 ratio means it will serve you first class warmth even in really cold weather. Crafted for experienced mountaineers, every element, from the ultra-fine 10 denier 100% recycled ripstop Pertex® Quantum fabric to the extra packable zippers is meticulously selected for its superior performance. Sustainability meets functional design in this technical construction. Experience true convenience with its high packability and the custom compression bag that follows this product.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

This jacket is developed to give you the best lightweight down jacket you can possibly bring when you are embarking on activities like a brisk mountain run, ski touring, or alpine explores. It’s made for the conscious mountaineer who will never compromise on warmth, weight and packability.

Design: Thea Halo
Product material: 10 Denier 100% Polyamide (recycled) Ripstop (main and lining) RDS Certified – WR Goose Down 95/5 – FP850 Class 1 (EU STD) 70 g/m2
Product weight: 280 g (men L), 253 g (women M)
Available in stores: FW 2024/25
Recommended retail price: €350

https://www.bergans.com/se

BERGANS OF NORWAY: Y lightline fast winter tights y

BERGANS OF NORWAY

Y lightline fast winter tights

Body mapping – combination of ventilating and wind blocking fabric. Four pockets, one of them zipped for good security. Reflective details.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

Bergans Y LightLine Fast Winter Tights is a pair of highly technical tights shaped and designed for winter running in the woods or in the mountains. Its close fit are expertly crafted to serve you exactly the properties you need, moisture-wicking, robust fabric that stands up to the rugged demands of trail running while offering protective features against the wilderness. The body-mapping technology harmoniously combines open and wind-blocking fabrics, offering supreme comfort without compromising on warmth. Keep essentials close at hand with three strategically placed pockets, one zipped for enhanced security. Bergans have also integrated reflective details on several places on these tights. Step into the ultra-comfortable Y LightLine Fast Winter Tights and transform your winter sessions into a comfortable and exhilarating experience.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

The Y LightLine Fast Winter Tights are trail running tights specifically designed for the harsh Scandinavian weather and the exposed elements found in high altitudes during the cold months before the waist deep snow settles in. It’s developed for the exploratory trail runner that don’t let “bad weather” stop them from going even further.

Design: Thea Halo
Product material: Main fabric: 85% Polyamide, 15% Elastane; 2:nd fabric: Face 100% Polyamide; Backer: 100% Polyester membrane, 100% Polyurethane (front of thigh and side of knee); Mesh: 83% Polyester (recycled), 17% Elastane (pockets)
Product weight: 295 g (men 54), 300 g (women 40)
Available in stores: FW 2024/25
Recommended retail price: €180

https://www.bergans.com/se

ARCTIC VOLT: AV10 heat ready harness

ARCTIC VOLT:

AV10 heat ready harness

Added personal comfort through active heat over the shoulders. Tight fit that can be used with any clothing setup. The thinnest heating panels on the market. Washable. No wires joints that can bend or break. Waterproof power source that can connect with smartphone for added functionallity.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

Introducing a new product category called ”layer 1.5”. A completely new product category that is intended to be worn between layer 1 and layer 2. With a tight fit and slim design the harness can be used with any clothing setup and improve the personal comfort of the user through active heat.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Thanks to the ”fit with everything” the AV10 Heat Ready Harness can be used in multiple categories such as skiing, hunting, general outdoor, fishing and more, where active heat can contribute to
increased personal comfort. The harness is Heat Ready which means that it shares the same power source, smartphone app and cloud service for support and updates as all other Heat Ready products in the eco-system.

Design: Arctic Volt and Inuheat Group
Product material: Upper fabric harness: 92% Polyester, 8% Spandex; Bottom fabric
harness: 92% Polyamide, 8% Spandex; Heating yarn: StainlessSteel, PFA coated; Heating panel: 100% Polyester
Product weight: Harness only 186 g (with power packs 331 g)
Available in stores: FW 2024/25
Recommended retail price: €149

Heat Ready

ACLIMA: Reborn lumber jacket

ACLIMA

Reborn lumber jacket

Discover this adaptable, all-in-one wool lumber jacket. Not just another layer, this jacket stands out due to its distinctive design, using upcycled wool remnants from the Aclima Estonian production facility.

PRIMARY INNOVATION FEATURES

This jacket is woven from upcycled wool remnants right from the Aclima factory in Estonia. In choosing to recycle their own wool, they minimize the ecological footprint associated with fresh wool production and bypass the water and chemical-intensive dyeing process altogether.

At a time when many lumber jackets are a mix of polyester and cotton, Aclima are pushing the envelope by highlighting wool’s inherent superiority. Their recycled wool blend brings warmth, resilience, and versatility. With six purpose-built pockets, ranging from hand-warmers to buttoned chest pockets with flaps, this jacket is truly in a league of its own. Additional touches include fabric pieces from their ReBorn shirts beneath the collar and inside pockets, ensuring minimal waste.

INTENDED SPECIFIC END USE

Whether channeling the spirit of yesteryear’s lumberjacks in the forest or sipping coffee by a campfire, this lumber jacket is your perfect companion. Beyond the great outdoors, it’s a stylish addition to your everyday ensemble.

Design: Aclima
Product material:70% Wool recycled, 30% Polyamide recycled (GRS certified)
Product weight: 756 g (men M), 632 g (women S)
Available in stores: October 2024
Recommended retail price: €340

https://www.aclima.com/

Doug Schnitzspahn

Name: Doug Schnitzspahn
Company: Editor in Chief, Elevation Outdoors Magazine
Title: Expert in Sports Clothing Design & Functional Material Concepts I Innovation & Sustainability Consultancy
Country: US

Favorite outdoor activities:
Skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and yoga.
I spent the past three decades testing gear out in the field and as a journalist I have reported on and researched the ins and outs of manufacturing and supply chains. I was a part of the Scandinavian Summits team around Matthias Aßmann and contributed to SOA during the jury meeting some years back.

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
Award-winning writer Doug Schnitzspahn is a leading voice in outdoor, travel, music, and conservation journalism in North America. Since 2009, he has served as the editor-in-chief of Elevation Outdoors magazine and he worked as the editor-in-chief of Outdoor Retailer magazine and The Daily, the official publication of the Outdoor Retailer trade shows.

Photo: Carlo Nasisse

Alexa Dehmel

Name: Alexa Dehmel
Company: Active sports design & consulting
Title: Expert in Sports Clothing Design & Functional Material Concepts I Innovation & Sustainability Consultancy
Country: Germany

Favorite outdoor activities:
Skitouring, hiking, general outdoor enthusiast, tennis player, SUP paddler and occasional kite surfer

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
My world is Outdoor sports and the textile industry. I grew up in the Black Forest and was a youth pro athlete in ski racing and tennis. After my studies in fashion design and tailoring in Paris, I went back to Germany and founded my agency in Munich for sports design over 20 years ago. I was blessed to design many great Mountain-, Water- and Performance Sports collections. For many years I guided the „ISPO Award“ Jury in Apparel and was Head judge for the „She is Outdoors“ Award. For 14 years I have curated the functional „Fabric Forum“ at „Performance Days“ – Functional Fabric Fair. Any new fabric development goes through my hands.
My main contribution will be to advise if the products are well thought and developed in all their details for the respective purpose and end consumer. I can also contribute the know-how about the purposeful fabrics and trims use in the garments.

Sarah Muehl

Name: Sarah Muehl
Company: The Female Explorer @sarih.woodstock,
Title: Co-Founder + Creative Director Leipzig
Country: Germany

Favorite outdoor activities:
(Thru-)Hiking, Trekking, Camping, Climbing, Snowshoe-Hiking and spending time outdoors as wild as possible

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
We launched our print-magazine in 2020 and I’ve been the editor-in-chief for the first 4 issues and gear editor for the past 3 years. Together with our team we are developing campaigns and content that connects brands and the female outdoor community. We are part of this female community and have listened to their feedback, needs and wishes for outdoor equipment. On a personal level, it was hiking a long section of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 that gave me a whole new perspective on ultralight-gear, essentials and comfort on trail and being in total wilderness. I became been even more obsessed with materials, functionality and durability and am always looking for gear and clothing that fits our values: it should be sustainable, high performing and made for all bodies and sizes outdoors.

Linda Åkerberg

Name: Linda Åkerberg
Company: Freelance, Wilderness Stories, Topo Travel
Title: Professional adventurer, Outdoor communicator & content creator. Mountain leader.
Country: Sweden

Favorite outdoor activities:
Favorite outdoor activities: Hiking, Kayaking, Nordic Backcountry skiing, sailing

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
During the years within the outdoor business, I have had the honor to test a lot of gear and clothes – but as an adventurer (with focus on long-distance) I also know what will work in the long term and what is just a fancy detail. Functionality, sustainability and innovation is what I look for (fancy details on top of that is off course a bonus!). And as a mountain leader I can also tell what products that are beneficial for people that don’t spend as much time in nature as I do. So “user friendliness” is also a feature that I will look for in the products we test.

Christian Milbo

Name: Christian Milbo
Company: Outsite.dk
Title: Cheif Editor
Country: Denmark

Favorite outdoor activities:
Hiking in Scandinavia. Best above the arctic circle in the mountains.

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
I been testing and reviewing gear since 2009, and guiding groups in Lapland, Greenland and Iceland, where the gear needs to be the best. I’ve been on two expeditions and most important: Learned from the best in the outdoor business.

Victoria Reim

Name: Victoria Reim
Company: NORR Agency
(NORR Magazin, Suston – Sustainable Outdoor News, utsidan.se)

Title: Project Manager & Writer at NORR Agency
Country: Sweden

Favorite outdoor activities:
I can never get enough of the Nordic wilderness – I love exploring it on foot, from the water, on skis, or on horseback. As well as active multi-day trips, I also enjoy mindfulness walks, where I can focus on the nature around me.

What’s your main contribution of being in the Jury do you think?
My true love of the outdoors and the desire to inspire people to explore it in the most sustainable way possible – whether that’s through travel, activity, or equipment! With NORR, we give the outdoor community a voice and a platform to communicate their products and developments. At the same time, we share our own knowledge and guidance on how to enjoy a more sustainable outdoor lifestyle.