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30 • January/February 2023 sportstyle • sportstylemag.com PRESSIO This technical apparel brand with an impressive sustainability story was founded in 2021 by Jamie Hunt, who co-founded (and later sold) the 2XU performance apparel brand. The brand aims to make sustainable products without sacrificing technical performance, focusing not simply on recycled materials, but on the entire production process and a garment's end- of-life impact on the planet. Anatomic fit, next-to-skin comfort, moisture management, compression, and ventilation are also top priorities in each garment's design. Pressio's Renew collection includes fleece and insulated pieces designed to crossover for workouts or leisure, with fabrication aimed at moisture management, comfort and protection from the cold. LEKI These new Trail Running- specific poles from LEKI address runners' needs with each carefully designed feature. The new Trail Shark Grip is the first grip- strap system developed specifically for trail running and is 30 percent lighter than the previous Shark grip with optimized usability for challenging trail / race conditions. Features include a Quick Release Button for fast and easy click-in and out; lightweight construction and a foldable/packable design. The UltraTrail FX.One Superlite weighs 4.8 oz and has a suggested retail price of $219.95. OUTDOOR RESEARCH Built for a wide range of active pursuits in cold weather, the $229 Deviator Hoodie offers breathability and warmth thanks to a new insulation technology for Outdoor Research called VerticalX Octa paired with hybrid- mapped fabrics. VerticalX Octa doesn't require an interior liner fabric and has an open structure, allowing it to breathe more effectively, according to the brand. The Deviator uses VerticalX Octa insulation inside the front-of-body panels, shoulders, sleeves and hood. A 20D stretch-woven softshell fabric on the front, shoulders, sleeves and hood provides weather resistance. On the back, side panels and under the arms, the Deviator uses a more breathable polyester/spandex grid fleece. ON THE RISE