PRESS RELEASE: AnimozYou'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.
ECOLOGICALMade 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 FUNCTIONALITYThe 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.
TECHNOLOGIESWhen 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 )
THE WILD RANGEDetails 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€
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!
Tristan Bohn Wilding it in Spain
About AnimozSince 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Looks like you’re out of luck.
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