Denim is a strong and durable material that’s been used for many decades. Traditionally, it’s woven with cotton yarn. Nowadays, however, it’s often blended with synthetics such as polyester and elastane to prevent shrinkage and add flexibility.
Baseball is a popular bat-and-ball game that's played between two different teams. The goal is to score points by hitting the ball into the field and running to the different bases. The team with the most points at the end of the game is declared the winner. In the U.S., there...
Native Shoes was founded by Damien van hall de Jong and Scott Hawthorn in 2009. Based in Vancouver, the brand offers a variety of footwear, most of which feature ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) technology. Nowadays, their products are available in more than 30 countries worldwide. In the United States alone, you...
Boxing is a popular combat sport in which athletes throw punches at each other with padded gloves. Not only is it an Olympic sport but it also has its own World Championships that take place every year. Mixed martial arts, or MMA, is similar in that it's also a combat sport...
Asics was founded by Kihachiro Onitsuka in 1949. Initially, the company only sold basketball shoes. It wasn’t until several years later that they began to manufacture other types of footwear. Nowadays, they’re best known for the Mexico 66 design, which features a pair of crossed stripes. While most of their sales...
SmartWool is an apparel company that is known for their wool clothing. Based in Colorado, the brand sells a variety of items for men, women, and children. In addition to that, they also offer accessories such as beanies, neck gaiters, gloves, and blankets.
Tie dye clothing is made with special dyes that are fiber-reactive, meaning that they react with fabric molecules. More specifically, the fiber reactive dyes will bond with the material (e.g. cotton fabric, rayon, and linen works best) and becomes a part of the garment. The result is permanent; the colors will not...
Washers and dryers may make our lives easier but they also impact the environment in several ways. For one thing, they have large carbon footprints. To give you a better idea, one load of washing and drying is equivalent to 2.4kg CO2e - that's nearly 7.5 miles of driving! How else does...
Safety is the number one priority when it comes to weightlifting. That's why proper equipment is so important. For starters, you’ll want to invest in a pair of weightlifting gloves. They’ll prevent blisters and calluses from forming on your hand and will provide you with better grip when you’re holding onto...
