If you enjoy skiing or snowboarding, you’ve probably heard of Phunkshun Wear. The Denver, Colorado brand has been balaclavas, knock tubes, and scarves since 2011. At this year’s Interbike, the brand will premier its new line of cycling products for the fall and winter seasons.
Highlights include neck tubes, the Ballerclava, headbands, arm sleeves, and knee sleeves, all of which will include REPREVE recycled fiber.
Check out the press release below and look for our 2016 Interbike coverage coming in September.
Since its inception in the Rocky Mountains, Phunkshun Wear has protected the top names in winter sports from harmful UV rays and harsh conditions. In order to stay fit in the off-season, Phunkshun Wear is shifting its attention to the summer market with a bike-specific line of sun and sweat protection, as well as warming products for the cooler months.
Consisting of eight styles, the bike collection features the Neck Tube ($19.99), Ballerclava® ($29.99), Narrow Headband ($19.99), Fatty Headband ($19.99), Solar Arm Sleeve ($34.99), Polar Arm Sleeve ($34.99), Solar Knee Sleeve ($34.99) and Polar Knee Sleeve ($34.99). All products are hand-sewn in Denver using materials manufactured in the U.S.
As a brand constantly striving to minimize its carbon footprint, Phunkshun Wear will proudly incorporate REPREVE recycled fiber in all neck tubes, balaclavas, headbands and arm/knee sleeves featured in the bike collection. By using REPREVE, each individual Phunkshun Wear bike product will save between nine to 12 bottles from landfills.
“Utilizing the REPREVE fabric isn’t just a green initiative, it’s a step closer to overall sustainability,” said Phunkshun Wear CEO, Jason Badgley. “Our staff is excited that we’re using recycled fibers in our products and we’re already seeing a positive response from retailers both domestically and internationally.”
Due to the brand’s environmental initiatives, Phunkshun Wear has been recognized with a certificate by Certifiably Green Denver. This prestigious green certification comes from recycling scrap material, producing zero wastewater and repurposing old manufacturing consumables. In addition, Phunkshun Wear’s offices, warehouse and manufacturing are 100% wind powered and staff members are rewarded for using alternative methods of transportation. In 2016, Phunkshun Wear earned its Silver Level fellowship from the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP).
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.
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