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president of Concept III textile-based product solutions. The importance of durability need not be lost. "As we look ahead with comfortable active lifestyle apparel, we cannot sacrifice quality," he said. "Designing with the highest performance standards in mind, ensuring durability and comfort for all-day wear," Featherie creates tech-savvy, trend right options for young female golfers, according to founder Kate Korngold. So, comfortable fabrics "ensure she feels great, on and off the course," while breathability and moisture-wicking proper- ties keep her competitive, the exec noted. Korngold, a teenage golfer, aimed to create modern and stylish pieces including pull-on pants with a racing stripe and polo shirt with a tulip hem. e Erin Half Zip Sleeveless Top has a mock neck and auto-locking zipper to prevent unzipping and exposing undergarments during one's swing. Ko r n g o l d's f av o r i t e p i e c e i s t h e Primaloft-filled Whitney 2-in-1 Jacket "because of how versatile and stylish it is." Zip-off sleeves (which can be stored in hidden pockets inside the jacket) transform it into a vest. A hidden zipper behind the shoulder doesn't prohibit one's swing. "is piece is perfect for early morning tee times, when it's cold, but then heats up in the aernoon," she said. e high- stretch twill Carli Skort has a compression short, plus tee holders and ball holders on the short underneath the skirt. "It is the perfect length, has stretch and is extremely comfortable," concluded Korngold. n textileinsight.com Summer 2024 ~ Textile Insight • 23 W ith a remarkable 25-year legacy of delivering cutting-edge waterproof technology, eVent ® now unveils alpineST, a premium PFAS-free, non-PTFE outerwear fabric designed to conquer the world's most extreme conditions. The new planet-friendly innovation is the pinnacle of performance with durable protection that lasts even after dozens of washes. eVent's proprietary construction is the first to successfully encompass the secret sauce of durability, waterproofness and breathability in a PFAS-free textile ideal for mountain and winter sports apparel. The unique polyolefin-based membrane paired with recycled fabrics and finished with a C0 DWR eliminates fluorine from the product without affecting long term performance. With this latest innovation, eVent Fabrics reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and sets a new benchmark for planet positive outdoor gear. eVent ® Fabrics proudly introduces alpineST, the pinnacle of performance and sustainability. Merrell Moab Speed 2 X Sweaty Betty