Fall - InsideOutdoor Magazine
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C O N T E N T S<br />
<strong>Fall</strong> 2008<br />
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36 Betting on a Better World<br />
Global corporations are feeling intense social pressure<br />
to clean up their acts, but sourcing environmentally<br />
friendly materials and developing greener products<br />
present harsh new realities for designers and engineers.<br />
Things should get easier, assuming executives<br />
are able to show some patience.<br />
By Martin Vilaboy<br />
Departments<br />
DATA POINTS<br />
8 NUMBERS WORTH NOTING<br />
Pick up of in-store; signs of the times; energy policies;<br />
plus more<br />
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE<br />
25 The gift of gear<br />
FEATURES<br />
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14 Salt Lake in the Rearview Mirror<br />
Now that we’ve had time to digest all the activities and announcements<br />
that took place at the recent OR Summer Market, there’s<br />
still only time to scratch the surface. That said, here’s a look back at<br />
some trends observed as well as a few forecasts for the future.<br />
By Martin Vilaboy<br />
30 A Healthy Dose of Textile Technology<br />
The outdoor market is long on fabrications that protect us and<br />
maintain comfort in less-than hospitable situations, but a new<br />
breed of technology goes one step further toward the medical<br />
and therapeutic. It could be a healthy opportunity for those<br />
willing to make a commitment.<br />
By Martin Vilaboy<br />
TEXTILE NEWS & NOTES<br />
40 ON-SPEC AND IN-STOCK<br />
Component swatches and shorts<br />
BACK OFFICE<br />
46 TO CATCH A THIEF<br />
Solving the worst kind of shrink<br />
48 MINDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS<br />
Who else will?<br />
6 Letter from the Editor<br />
12 Rep News and Moves<br />
50 Advertiser Index<br />
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