Snowboard Fashions And Accessories: Withstanding Snow And Ice With Coconut Fiber And Synthetic Down

The snowboard fashions for 2013/14 are casually elegant. They are not just functional, but generate plenty of attraction. Next winter, boarders will once again wear bright colors during their forays in the mountains. Designers continue to play with bright color blocks. Whether full of contrasts, or various shades of the same colors, large areas in black, yellow, red, purple or navy dominate most of the apparel. A number of Nitro models catch the eye with geometric graphics or diagonally placed contrasting colors. The rather light-colored pieces from one of the three new Burton collections are reminiscent of camping gear from the Seventies. Others play with watercolor effects, ethnical prints or upgrade plain fabrics with elaborate embroidery. Bestsellers in new variations include herringbone patterns, lattice structures, two-tone textures or lumberjack shirts woven from polyester/nylon yarns.

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Tailoring is longer, lighter, cleaner. The fit depends on the users preference and ranges from body-hugging to baggy. Snowboard specialists like Burton, Ride or Nitro offer more than ten individually defined fits. The new, highly technical fibers guarantee the best fit and protect against moisture and cold.

A variety of insulations, lining materials and ventilation systems maintain the body’s climate and protect the user against wind and weather. Cocona is a new fiber in this sector, offering the perfect combination of weather protection, odor and moisture management. It is a coconut fiber activated carbon material that keeps the body’s microclimate consistently dry to avoid heavy sweating, as well as excessive cooling. Columbia’s snowboard jackets feature the so-called Omni-Heat Reflective Technology. Small silver dots are integrated into the fibers, reflecting the body’s warms back to the torso similar to an emergency blanket.

More and more new features increase the functionality of snowboard wear. The top models among the jacket collections feature up to 20 such practical details. In addition to classic pockets for small change, lip gloss and sunglasses, cable guides for your sound system, or snow skirts, the snowboard wear for 2013 also favors a face protector with practical breathing grid. Other features include helmetcompatible hoods. Pros, whose experience and requirements are used by all renowned manufacturers during product development, ask for features such as an adjustable hemline for pants.

Under it all, snowboarders wear ultra-thin technical underwear made of Merino, silk or technical fibers like Capilene. Polygiene is the new buzzword at Patagonia with which the company equips many of its undergarments; fabrics with integrated silver particles regulate not only the body climate, but also eliminate unwanted body odors. And those who want cozy warmth should just wear an overall next winter. Your back will stay warm even if jacket and pants shift during acrobatic jumps. They are available in models for men and women, with the appropriate, anatomically correct tailoring.

These days, another common item for ‘under’ is a protector. Halfpipe enthusiasts are no longer the only ones who insist on this sensible added protection. The latest models are lighter, less bulky, without compromising performance. Back protectors, in particular, have long become a standard for Freeriding and riding on groomed runs. There are three variations: integrated into an undergarment, vest-like as offered by protector specialist Dainese, or hidden in the reinforced back panel of a backpack, like the Evoc.

ISPO MUNICH 2013 is held from February 3 to 6, 2013 at Messe München. For more information on ISPO MUNICH as well as the complete side event program, please refer to www.ispo.com/munich. Photos for download are available at the image archive.

Maud von Hoff
Projekt-PR Referentin
Tel. +49 89 949-21473
maud.hoff@messe-muenchen.de