Fibre2Fashion.com: CooltechMarketplace.com launched three new Cooling Sportswear garments unique to the active wear industry – the Cooling Tee (T-Shirt for men and women), Cooling Sports Bra, and Cooling Cami (Camisole). Cooltech Marketing, Inc. believes its versatile sportswear containing lightweight, controlled temperature cool packs will appeal to diverse consumer groups – amateur and professional athletes who participate in everything from extreme […]

Iconoculture: Calling all calorie counters: Graphic designer Cyrene Quiamco has introduced Stix, a concept phone she claims will help burn calories while charging. The phone — which attaches to the wrist, purse or belt — only recharges when users jog, jump, shake, stroll or perform other modes of physical activity. The phone uses GPS technology to track physical activity levels […]

Digital Scales 2 U is a specialist retailer that focuses only on digital scales. Digital Scales 2 U is a UK based company with big, but clear, ambitions. Digital Scales 2 U aims to deliver quality digital scales to its customers at a low price. Digital Scales 2 U is also committed to delivering top-notch customer service through constant availability […]

Frillr: Quiksilver and The Standard have collaborated on a series of boardshorts based on an original retro design from Echo Beach era (early 80s/new wave/post punk style with colorful wetsuits & flashy surfboards, pioneered by pro surfer Danny Kwock. There is also a “Standard Issue” bikini that’s based on one of the first designs released by Quiksilver women. All items […]

TrendCentral: We think a good hand washing would probably suffice, but Spanish company Cyclean has created adjustable handlebar covers – kind of like a condom for your bike – for would-be cyclists whose fear of coming into contact with flesh-eating bacteria has rendered them petrified of bike sharing. Clean Cruising [TrendCentral]

The unique and innovative design of Taga combines a premium stroller with a bike to create a new multifunctional mode of transport, turning any typical journey into an adventure. Use Taga in the bike mode to travel around the city and on reaching your destination simply transform into a pushchair within seconds to continue your journey on foot. The 3-wheel […]

Topless Robot: R2D2 has done many things in his storied career. Carried Death Star plans. Slaughtered battle droids. Shot lightsabers out of his head. Served booze. But now, thanks to Japan, he can help keep your anus clean as this toilet paper cozy, which… I don’t know. I’m just too dead inside today to feel much of anything. I wish […]

OH 4 Industries had a simple slogan, “We make cup holders.” A family friend begged one of the founders to create a viable wheelchair cup holder. When presented to the design team, everyone thought it was a fool’s errand. Thinking of the number of different designs it would take to accommodate the wide variety of wheelchairs and scooters, they decided […]

The Canadian Press: A combination of consumer demand, design modifications and innovative materials has allowed manufacturers to switch gears to produce smaller, lighter and ergonomically friendly products, says Alan Krantzler, vice-president of Tumi luggage brand’s product management. “The No. 1 trend in the industry right now is about lightweight,” he says. “It’s always been a consumer demand, but it has […]

The Star Online: Ralph Anderl is the founding member and managing director of German company Ic! Berlin Brillen Gmbh, known for its patented, screwless-spring-hinge-insert system. The company’s mainstay is sheetmetal glasses, priding itself in designing and producing them without screws, soldering or welding. The screwless system allows users to separate the temples from the front frame, and change the lenses […]