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I worked, exercised, and slept in the same Polygiene shirt for eight days to find out just how well it could fight my BO. The good news: My wife didn't want to kill me after a week.
Gear and apparel manufacturers are big chemical users. A new overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act has them scrambling to innovate鈥攎inus the toxins.
A standard piece of clothing that just got a lot more useful
The author's lament to the underwear responsible for the conception of his son
Across the map, companies large and small are putting out quality gear crafted stateside with pride
The brand commissioned a study to find out how many synthetic microfibers鈥攖he tiny bits of plastic that marine scientists say could be jeopardizing our oceans鈥攁re shed from its jackets in the wash. The results aren't pretty.
Nick Symmonds helps us answer an exceedingly pressing question
The well-known pattern has a long history and continues to evolve
Instead of changing designs seasonally, Taylor Stitch changes them every week. And the company wants your input.
More versatile than pants, and a whole lot better looking
Nine bright, floral-patterned reasons to buy cotton this season
A new detergent called DeFUNKit promises to scrub stinky bacteria from synthetic workout apparel. We put the stuff to the test during a week of skiing, running, and traveling鈥攁nd found we smelled as good on day seven as we did on day one.
The short answer: no. If you鈥檙e a casual resort skier, you can get away with $100 pants. But if you often find yourself deep in the backcountry, make the $450 investment.
The outdoor-apparel industry鈥檚 surprising effort to get you to purchase less stuff
Startup Knix Wear raised $1.1 million on Kickstarter during its quest to build the world鈥檚 most advanced bra. Why the hell did it take the industry so long?
It鈥檚 still Rapha quality, but marketed for the masses
You鈥檇 think washing these items would hurt them. It鈥檚 just the opposite.
As lightweight as a jersey but as protective as a shell, this is the ultimate cycling top
Training through the coldest, darkest, snowiest days of the year tests the depth of your motivation and commitment. It's time to revise your winter program.
Aiming to summit some peaks in the new year? We can help get you outfitted.
The clothing company wants to be a major force in outdoor apparel. Can it succeed where other big brands failed?
How to stay warm and dry, one layer at a time
It鈥檚 miserable outside, but that鈥檚 no excuse to not be on your bike
Upstart companies are offering to ship customers primo boxes of hand-selected outdoor tool and toys
Stay warm in all kinds of conditions, with these versatile down-alternative outer and midlayers
Ounce for ounce, spider silk is five times stronger than steel and three times tougher than Kevlar. Now, a handful of companies are trying to harvest it to make the world's best new gear.
Our reviewer dissects the claims behind the newest crop of super clothing for the gym to find the products that actually work
There are lots of good options on the market, but one pair consistently wins our tests
Your favorite piece of fitness apparel just got even better, thanks to a DWR coating
A few boutique U.S. companies are making headway to bring the entire supply chain鈥攆rom raising the sheep to processing the wool to sewing the apparel鈥攂ack home
Soft, broken-in fabrics are ideal for casual weekends in cool weather
A super-cozy layer guaranteed to last three decades
Your local outdoor retailer probably doesn鈥檛 carry this stuff. But it should.
It looks like a sweatshirt, but performs like a jacket.
And why we, as consumers, actually like it when companies like Nike hike their prices
The 23-year-old inventor on upgradable smart jackets, Zero UI, and why the Apple Watch isn鈥檛 the future of wearables
From kraut to kefir, we鈥檝e partnered with bacteria for centuries. Now researchers are programming one strain to revolutionize gym apparel.
If you have the right gear, there's no excuse to stop training
New designs and better materials mean you should immediately throw out all your cotton boxers
Putting in big miles on dirt roads? This is the kit you need.
What do a carry-on Moscow Mule cocktail kit and a flashlight-size survival tool have in common? They both seem like luxuiries鈥攗ntill you really need 'em.
New study finds that fish are ingesting large quantities of fibers that likely came off your outerwear in the wash and flowed into the sea.
Making a case for spending $40 on your skivvies
The company changes the paradigm in fit, comfort, and performance
These 2 people get paid to travel the world and test Columbia鈥檚 newest gear
Boutique brands are making some of the best kits we鈥檝e ever tried
As the seasons change and聽weather gets colder, proper clothing becomes even more important for outdoor activities. The key to four-season success in the outdoors lies in the layers.
We like the price, but can this bra stand up to more expensive options from established sports brands? We put three models to the test to find out.
Boston Marathon memorabilia you鈥檒l actually wear
POC debuts battery-powered cycling apparel
The 30-year-old Patagonia icon gets a major update, with new, environmentally friendly materials
Outfit your base camp鈥攆or less than $160
No arguing, no questions. Just a rock-solid promise the gear will work or your money back.
And the apparel options just keep getting better
Dirt duds are better鈥攁nd more specialized鈥攖han ever
Spurred by hipster idealism, the former automobile capital of the world is enjoying a post-bankruptcy renaissance. Rents are low, millenials are moving in, and the old neighborhoods are buzzing with potential.
The peak of the season calls for maximum relaxation (bonus points for style). Here鈥檚 what to keep at the ready for all the best days of the year.
We stopped seven trekkers passing through Oregon to find out what they couldn't live without on their 2,550-mile journeys
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Columbia Sportswear announces it will pay two people a full six-month salary, plus benefits, to test gear around the world