Animoz Announces Technical MTB Apparel Range Made of Recycled Polyester

Jan 5, 2022
by Animoz RidingWear  
Animoz RidingWear

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PRESS RELEASE: Animoz

You've probably already seen our lifestyle clothing worn by some of the top riders in the DH and Enduro world cup during track walks or in the paddock. We were fed up with staying at the bottom of the slopes so we decided to launch our mtb technical range while keeping our codes and values. Made from recycled polyester from plastic bottles, our WILD range offers an eco-friendly and stylish alternative to current products on the market.

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Our new Animoz RidingWear Range is finally here !

ECOLOGICAL
Made from recycled polyester (REPREVE = plastic bottle) and elastane, our range is part of an eco-responsible approach by respecting our Green Ride Label (recycled materials and eco-friendly treatments). Our products are packaged and shipped in Kraft envelopes to avoid any plastic.

DESIGN AND FUNCTIONALITY
The aesthetics of the garments are inspired by our Lifestyle designs. The products have been designed to be easy to put on and comfortable. The slim fit keeps the aerodynamics in check. Many features have been integrated into the jerseys as well as the trousers and shorts to make the rider's daily life easier: a microfiber cloth to clean the glasses, zipped waterproof pockets and compatible gloves for the screens. For long rides in the saddle, we offer shorts and trousers with removable Inner. Our garments are sometimes made of several different fabrics and materials to ensure the best possible comfort and robustness.
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TECHNOLOGIES
When developing our WILD range, we wanted to focus on the technical nature of the products by meeting the main expectations of cyclists: comfort, functionality and durability. It is in this context that we have developed the SBT "Suitable Bike Technology" charter. The trousers, shorts and jerseys have a 4WAY Stretch fabric for perfect flexibility. The anti-microbial and quick-drying "SILVERPLUS" and "HYDROCOOL" treatments used for our trousers and shorts meet various health requirements to ensure healthy use.

The products will be available online and in our partner shops from April 2022.
Exclusively for the release of our range, we are selling an ultra-limited quantity on our online shop (link at the end of this article )

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Burgundy/Camo Jersey

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THE WILD RANGE

Details on the products :
• Eco-responsible
• Resistant fabric
• Quick Dry & Water repellent
• 4Way Stretch
• Inner options
• Aerodynamic fitting
• Antibacterial
• Waterproof pockets
• Touch screen
• Color options : Burgundy/Camo-Blue/Camo-Camel-Black-Grey
• Availability: April 2022 (ultra limited quantities now)
• Shipping: Worldwide

Prices :
• Short Sleeves Jersey : 49,95€
• Long Sleeves Jersey : 59,95€
• Short : 79,95€
• Short + Inner : 99,95€
• Pants : 129,95€
• Pants + Inner : 149,95€
• Gloves : 29,95€

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The clothes of the WILD range have been tested and approved by Freeride, Enduro and Downhill riders like Tristan BOHN, Arthur DEBLONDE, Valentin ANOUILH or Thibault LALY present in the video. Be careful, you might see one of these outfits at the DH or Enduro World Cup!

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Tristan Bohn Wilding it in Spain

About Animoz
Since 2019, Animoz is the result of a common passion between extreme sports and nature. We are a young French brand committed to the environment that donates part of its profits to animal protection. Until now, the technical range "Animoz Riding Wear" is the sign of a renewal for the brand and a new impulse towards the already familiar world of mountain biking...

For more information click here.

MENTIONS: @VariableVisual @LeoGreGre @TristanBohn @ArthurDeblonde @ThibaultLALY


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45 Comments
  • 22 1
 Not to dig at the product or ethics but is this green washing or eco marketing or what have you?
I say this because working in the outdoor industry 25 years ago we were selling products made of pop bottles. Polertec being the one I recall - them being the manufacturer of ANY fleece you were likely to wear by any brand. That was quarter of a century ago.
I just got annoyed with bandwagoning. Do it for the right reasons.
  • 17 0
 Yeah, the majority of Patagonia clothing has been recycled polyester for decades.

BUT, I think it’s a good thing that companies feel market pressure to advertise recycled or lower-impact products. Even if they are latecomers, it means more and more product lines are being reconsidered in terms of impact, because the consumers value that. Which again, is good, because without general consumer demand, sustainability initiatives tend to fizzle out.
  • 9 0
 @ilovedust: came here to say just that about other brands doing this ages ago. You beat me to it.
However, I think the bandwagoning is a good sign. It means the tide is turning. Instead of being niche and avant-garde if you use recycled products it's now a way to show you're not outdated.
  • 1 0
 I dig the gray, but they’re a wee bit on the tight side. Does anyone know of a pant that would be a good summer pant , but dosent ride up your calf cuz it’s so tight/short?
  • 2 0
 @scary1: I just bought Backcounty brand bike pants. Think they’re called Slickrocks. 75 bucks. Not many features, warm enough in 25 degrees and cool enough in 75. Granted these are my first pair of bike pants ever, so I have nothing to compare.
  • 1 1
 Same here...don't know what all the fuzz is about. It's been here for years and many brands habe been using these fabrics a long time. For dedicated cycling gear, IXS was one of the first if I recall correctly.. At this point nothing more than a marketing greenwashing stunt to make you feel less bad for buying new appareal every season...
  • 1 0
 @Auto-XFil: which is what you think but not really the case, most of their products aren't really eco-friendly, even on the topic of PFC they are miles away from the leaders check the Greenpeace detox commitment if you are interested.
Now what would be valuable information would be to know the percentage of recycled material in each component of the products. You can claim recycled with 5% of recycled content in your fabrics. Additionally knowing if the recycled content is source from pre or post consumed items would be good data to know if greenwashing or not. Claiming to recycle pop bottles that never saw a drop of soda or one that went the whole consuming process is not the same in terms of cost or what you can make from it in the end.
  • 3 0
 Polyester is bad no matter where it's from. It's the second biggest cause of microplastics in the environment, and they get there every time we do our laundry, We should be praising brands that come up with natural fibers, that once end up in the ocean, break down.
  • 9 0
 Cool that they are focusing on ‘green’ materials but if it’s still made in sweatshops count me out. Most clothing is made by people living and working in inhumane conditions. Can we work on that too? Loving my NF gear that Santa sent.
  • 6 0
 Is it being made in a sweatshop, or overseas? Arc'teryx cannot find enough seamstresses in Canada to make their clothing in this country regardless of how much they pay. Everyone here wants their child to become a CEO or dentist, god forbid they actually make something.
  • 2 0
 @woofer2609: I think arcteryx took all their manufacturing to the far east when Amer bought them? Not sure about that though.
  • 4 2
 And where do you think that computer or worse yet that phone you are typing this message out on was made? Technology is way worse than clothing for sweatshops or actual slavery.
  • 1 1
 @Cyberhatter: However with clothing (and many other products) you have at least options, so I would not put everything into the same basket. It's better that there are possibilities rather saying that everything is made in sweatshops so fu*k it anyway...
  • 1 0
 @Cyberhatter: this is a terrible mentality. “Well since everything is already going to hell in hand bag why should anyone do their part?” Maybe because you have to start somewhere. And fwiw, if apple made an iPhone that was twice as much that was US made, I would consider it.
  • 1 0
 Support brands like Patagonia; they make sure the sweatshop labor is paid properly.
  • 2 0
 Recycled or not, polyester fibres produce microplastics that are polluting the oceans and are unfortunately far from 'eco-friendly'.

This New Scientist article posits that polyester now makes up nearly three-quarters of microplastic pollution in the Arctic (www.newscientist.com/article/2264585-microplastics-found-across-the-arctic-may-be-fibres-from-laundry), and this Guardian piece discusses what microplastics are doing to us (TL; DR it's not good things): www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/08/microplastics-damage-human-cells-study-plastic

Not sure what the answer is here, I'm trying to just buy less s**t and when I do buy biking gear, to buy wool if it works for that application. Although, there is of course an environmental cost there too of course. Recycled wool might be a bit better, but I haven't seen much biking gear made from that yet.
  • 1 0
 What stops washing machine makers putting micro filters before the water to drain ,
  • 3 0
 Ok turns out it’s actually already a thing but costs …..
  • 2 0
 @Compositepro: try the Guppy bag, we've used for 3 years and they're great.
en.guppyfriend.com
  • 3 0
 The tan, white and black jersey on the far right actually looks pretty good. The others aren't horrible, but I like that one the best. Cool idea too.
  • 3 0
 Can these be recycled again or is it the last stop before landfill or into the ocean?
  • 3 0
 I like the idea but that Camo Print is Outdated and FUGLY!!! I'm digging the shorts and pants though
  • 7 0
 also not a good idea at certain times of the year in some places...lest you be mistaken for a large rabbit.
  • 1 0
 Cotton and wool are the real answer here,and wear your gear till it's worn out, I know no one wants to look like a bum, I save my good gear for good riding conditions and my old worn out gear for when it's wet out
  • 2 0
 you've got my attention. shorts and pants look awesome. any word on durability/warranty?
  • 2 0
 It's polyester; it should last longer than you do!
  • 4 0
 Recycled Polyester is good, but PB readers want to know how many Esters, exactly, comprise the Poly.
  • 2 0
 Not a big fan of Moob-lines across the chest of manshirts. It's kind of a gauge of where your pecs are hangin...
  • 3 0
 Ha. Moobies
  • 2 0
 Best is to keep your old stuff as long as possible and don't buy the newest shit all the time, wheter it's recycled or not
  • 1 0
 Quick drying and waterproof is an oxymoron. LOL That material was soaked with water and sure didn't look waterproof to me one bit!
  • 1 0
 Recycled material for the fabric and then soak it in silver ion that is highly poisonuos in nature and leaks from the garments with every washing. Bad dog!
  • 2 0
 Will they offer pants in anything longer than 32" inseam. My guess is not.
  • 1 0
 Sizing chart is here: animoz-clothing.fr/guide-des-tailles-technique-pantalons

Looks like you’re out of luck.
  • 2 0
 That skin tight leggings look is a no go for me.
  • 1 0
 Yet another mtb clothing brand that refuse to make pants that fit tall people...
  • 1 0
 So NOT picking up a pair of Dickies cut-offs from the Goodwill?
  • 1 0
 "Resistant fabric" Resistant to what?
  • 2 0
 The Gov't and the CDC. My clothes do their Own Research
  • 1 0
 Love the feel of recycled polyester
  • 1 0
 Looks awesome, can we get a promo code? Do you ship to Canada?
  • 1 0
 Where it's made?
  • 1 0
 Where is it made?
  • 1 0
 If they don't tell you up front, it isn't good news. Companies are like straight-edge vegans - they let you know within minutes of meeting.....







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