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New Products
Skizmo – the ultimate
Nikwax – extend gear life
ski accessory!
by reproofing not replacing
With the ski season upon us
Nikwax has the ideal solution to help with the credit crunch and
packing up your boots can now be a
beyond – extending the life of clothing and equipment with Tech Wash
whole lot quicker with the launch of
and TX Direct Wash-In. First you wash
the Skizmo the ultimate in fast
your gear, by hand or in a machine, with
removal of you ski boots. The
Tech Wash and then do the same with
recently launched product is the
TX Direct Wash-In and that’s it – your
brainchild of Luxmi Selvarajah of
gear is like new at a fraction of the cost.
Airborn Products.
Tech Wash: safely lifts out dirt,
“Skiing is one of my passions,”
revitalises water-repellency and
said Luxmi, but the bit I hate most is
breathability; this product is a non-
coming off the slopes after an
detergent soap which can be used
exhilarating ski, and struggle to get
regularly to clean clothing and
my boots off. I though there must be
equipment without damaging the
an easier way, and set about
Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coatings.
designing the Skizmo.”
Use instead of detergents or washing
powder. Price: £4.49 300ml
The piece of kit minimises bending and straining and can be used
TX Direct Wash-In: after cleaning and
standing up. It’s simple, quick and effective.
re-proofing clothing, maintain its
The light, portable Skizmo is made from recyclable plastic and is fitted
waterproofing qualities by frequent cleaning with Nikwax Tech Wash.
with non-slip rubber foot pads to ensure a secure grip is held between the
After 6 to 8 washes with Nikwax Tech Wash, re-apply Nikwax TX.Direct
boots, the Skizmo and the surface it is placed on. “You can pop it in your kit
to re-proof. No need to dry item before reproofing and no need to
bag, whip your boots off and be enjoying the après ski in record time,”
tumble dry afterwards. Price: £7.99 300ml
added Luxmi. The Skizmo retails at £34.99.
Available from outdoor retailers nationwide.
www.skizmo.co.uk
Stockist info: Nikwax, 01892 786400;
www.nikwax.com
HH goes
Hanwag goes on
luxury urban
its travels…
For winter 2009 Helly Hansen is
introducing Ask and Embla, its first luxury
urban sportswear garments; the luxury
positioning is reflected in the price tags,
The PURO LOW,
£700 for Ask and £600 for Embla.
low-cut boot
Ask is an All-Season Jacket and a Sports
Coat for men, and Embla an All-Season
Jacket and a Winter Wrap for women – all
are available in striking black
or white.
Ask Sports Coat
The Ask and Embla All-Season, knee-
length, hybrid jackets feature Helly Hansen’s
finest, full-stretch HellyTech XP three-layer
waterproof and breathable protection; a
removable white goose down liner for Hanwag is broadening its horizons with the extended 2010 range.
warmth; a removable down hood and stow- A new category has been introduced which extends the brand’s 85 years
able wool/polyester blend rain hood; zonal experience of producing high quality footwear to the travel market.
down for extra warmth in the right areas; The new TRAVEL category combines function with a distinctive urban
and fitted fleece side panels for extra stretch design. The PURO LOW, a low-cut boot, features a completely new last
and breathability. concept. The StraightFit last, with its asymmetric toe box, guarantees a
The men’s versatile Ask Sports Coat and straight position of the big toe, providing more space for the toes to
the women’s Embla Winter Wrap have move, particularly for those with a wider forefoot. StraightFit also
similar features but are constructed with provides an outstanding heel fit.
two-layer HellyTech XP fabrics, and come To support increased distribution of Hanwag in the UK, Rosker will
with a removable down parka which can be reinforce the brand at a consumer level with a full advertising campaign
worn separately. in key outdoor consumer press and an extensive PR campaign.
For stockists visit
www.hellyhansen.com For further information on becoming a Hanwag stockist contact
Embla Winter Wrap or call 0115 960 8797
sales@rosker.co.uk or visit
www.rosker.co.uk
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