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In the Urban Life Collection for the Summer Season 2020, VAUDE is offering some compelling arguments for sustainable fashion that’s also functional with new GOTS-certified materials and an innovative process for natural dyes. In addition, a large part of the collection is produced in Europe and all styles bear the VAUDE Green Shape label which stands for eco-friendly, functional products made from sustainable materials. The Redmont 1L Jacket was choosen Gold Winner at Outstanding Outdoor Awards at the fair OutDoor by ISPO 2019.

With the development of the first biodegradable fleece fabric, VAUDE opened a new chapter in sustainable functional clothing in 2018. For the Summer Season 2020, the range of these ecological fleece models made from wood cellulose will now be extended to all apparel lines.

In the new Brenta and Jura hiking backpacks, VAUDE’s enhanced Aeroflex 3D suspension raises the bar to lofty levels when it comes to carrying your load comfortably. It wasn’t just the suspension that was refined; optics and functionality were focused on as well.

VAUDE’s new sleeping bag, the Meglis Eco SYN 700, covers a whole range of innovations. Thanks to its ingenious spiral patterning, it is not only very economical in terms of fabric consumption, it is also exceptionally comfortable to sleep in and features highly efficient heat retention thanks to its special stretch construction. In addition, the bag’s fill consists of 30 % kapok, a plant-based down, and the shell and lining are made from 100 % recycled polyamide. No matter how you look at it, the Meglis exhibits genuine climate-protection virtues. The Meglis Eco 700 SYN was choosen Gold Winner at Outstanding Outdoor Awards at the fair OutDoor by ISPO 2019.

The Lizard Seamless tent demonstrates VAUDE's penchant for perfection in tent development. The unique, sophisticated silicone adhesive technology makes the flysheet absolutely waterproof, doubles the tear strength of the seams and creates a sleek, clean design. The Lizard Seamless 1-2 P was choosen Gold Winner at Outstanding Outdoor Awards at the fair OutDoor by ISPO 2019.

Under the motto "Green Rebels", VAUDE is launching a small green revolution in Kids’ Apparel for the Summer Season 2020. All models have the Green Shape label which includes a high proportion of recycled materials and, for the first time, a biodegradable fleece made from wood cellulose and GOTS-certified cotton. After all, protecting the planet doesn't just start on Fridays with "Friday4future" protests; if you start early enough, it’ll become a part of their worldview.
Nature has been the best teacher for thousands of years – it’s an inexhaustible source of inspiration. That's why children should experience and discover their own realm – with all their senses and as thoroughly as possible – whatever the weather, of course. After all, people protect what they love!

VAUDE is heralding a new era in the construction of modern alpine backpacks with the Rupal Light 18 and Rupal Light 28, and they’ll help you make it up the mountain in record time. Thanks to the selection of lightweight materials for a total weight of just 500 grams, these rock jocks offer mountain guide befitting features with clever details and functional design.

For many women, hiking isn’t simply something to enjoy; it’s not about "higher, faster, further" but about rest and relaxation. Finding the right gear and apparel is about more than pure functionality. Sustainability and modern styles are also important when it comes to holistic hiking. For women who care about style as much as they care about the planet, the following applies: always leave behind a good impression, but don’t leave a trace! That's why VAUDE has developed a hiking series for women that includes production methods with a small ecological footprint.

The summer hiking season is fast approaching and new challenges in the mountains are just waiting to be discovered. A pair of comfortable, lightweight, waterproof and environmentally friendly hiking boots is what’s called for. The VAUDE HKG Core Mid STX combines all these attributes and offers hikers the best possible off-road support.

Sugary drinks aren’t exactly an athlete’s first choice. But what about putting sugar right into the water bottle itself? The VAUDE Bike Bottle Organic is the world's first water bottle that has earned the Green Shape label. It consists of a biobased plastic made from sugarcane. The bottle is tasteless, suitable for carbonated beverages and can be easily cleaned in a dishwasher. And best of all: it is produced in Germany.

The e-bike boom has also left its mark on VAUDE. The summer of 2020 will be a comfortable and fast one. The rise of e-bikes was closely followed by e-apparel and for Summer 2020, there’s a new addition to the VAUDE range: e-bike bags. All three of our new models feature sustainable production, clever storage spaces for a spare battery and your phone as well as robust attachment systems for speed lovers.

The new VAUDE bike shoes with DUALFLEX technology have all the performance features that stylish and functional cycling footwear needs. They combine the advantages of robust bike shoes with those of a comfortable pair of sneakers and are as great for biking as they are for walking around town.

Tailwind for cyclists. VAUDE’s Aeroflex 3D suspension in the new Tremalzo bike backpacks raises the bar high when it comes to carrying your load comfortably. This new technology doesn’t just place a high value on the comfortable rear-ventilated suspension system, but also on optics and functionality as well.

The Men's Virt shorts and the Men's Virt shirt lend a new meaning to the interpretation of sustainability – both are primarily made from recycled polyester. In addition, this comfortable MTB duo is primarily focused on just one thing: offering cyclists the best possible functionality for downhill flow.

“In the summertime, when the weather is hot – You can stretch right up and touch the sky. When the weather is fine, you got VAUDE and their Cyclist series on your mind.” With the new cycling outfits from the Cyclist Series, VAUDE’s not only bringing back a catchy tune, they’re also presenting a light and breezy summer dress, a stylish shirt and comfortable leggings for everyday cyclists for the Summer Season 2020.

How to hit town stylishly and sustainably? VAUDE's new Revelopment series makes it possible. Trend-setting bags and backpacks with athletic-urban looks are made of recycled polyester and certified Terracare® leather. Not only do they look good, they're packed to the brim with good things. Thanks to a roll closure, the bags are extremely flexible so you have room for spur-of-the-moment shopping decisions.

In Summer 2020, VAUDE will expand the Lignum Series in its Packs 'n Bags collection by adding two new models made of hemp fibers and organic cotton. The Fagus city backpack and the Melia handbag are two stylish and functional everyday companions designed for urban trendsetters who value individuality, authenticity and a sustainable lifestyle.

Traveling el Mundo entero – VAUDE has the solution for minimalists, business travelers and globetrotters longing for great adventure. The new travel backpack series from the sustainable outdoor outfitter has a sophisticated design and plenty of practical details to help make your travels comfortable. With the new Mundo series, you’ll not only look good while you’re traveling, you’ll also have everything safely packed and quickly at hand thanks to the clever organizational system.

100 years ago the first skiers could be found barreling down the slopes in grandma's knitted wool sweater. Today, knitwear is a machine-made, high-tech product. In the VAUDE Larice LesSeam Jacket, Comfort Mapping and the sophisticated, seamless circular knitting process brings more flexibility to your tour and is the first choice for performance-minded ski tourers. The jacket – and the matching vest – also scores high with warm PrimaLoft® Silver Insulation Eco padding on the chest for extra warmth when carving down slopes.

At the ISPO, the outdoor specialist VAUDE will be presenting a larger version of its innovative Trail Spacer backpack. The lightweight pack for hyperactive athletes offers maximum comfort, perfect support and even more room for speed with its 3D knitted back and 18 liters of volume. And best of all, the backpack will be hitting the market as early as spring 2019.

Fiat Lux – Let there be light! With OSRAM LED-ready Lighting, VAUDE provides genuine enlightenment for modern lifestyles. In cooperation with the long-established German lighting pioneer OSRAM, a pioneering illumination system was developed for the industry that ensures greater active visibility and safety for a modern (outdoor) lifestyle. It can be used in several VAUDE backpacks and bags and is the perfect complement to StVO-compliant bicycle lights or headlamps.

Closing the loop. For the first time, a water and windproof polyester membrane made of post-consumer recycled materials, such as used PET bottles, is being applied in VAUDE clothing. The Ceplex Green membrane in the current version of the Miskanti Softshell Jacket has opened up a new chapter in sustainable weather protection.

In its Winter 19/20 collection, VAUDE is presenting two new products made from the world's first fleece fabric with biodegradable fiber on the napped inner surface. With the Miskanti fleece for hikers and the sportier Shuksan fleece, an ecological textile innovation has gone into series production, offering a solution to the problem of microplastics that are shed during the washing process – a good 40 years after the introduction of fleece fabrics in the outdoor market.

In 2019, VAUDE is taking a lifecycle approach to down clothing as well and is opening a new chapter: For the first time GRS-certified recycled down is being used in VAUDE apparel – and this goes for all its down jackets. In the latest version of the VAUDE Kabru Hooded Jacket, the shell is even made of recycled polyamide, making it the first fully recycled down jacket. Heat recovery also works with textiles.

"Back Bowl" calls to mind deep powdery snow, pristine slopes and the fascination of freeriding – just what the Back Bowl 22 and the Back Bowl 30 were designed for. These two freeride backpacks not only offer excellent performance in powder, but also impress with carefully designed details, such as a practical opening at the back.

With its Mineo line, VAUDE is launching a fashionable apparel series whose urban, stylish looks strike a cord with the most discerning. Not only does it score high in the urban jungle, but the recycled materials and environmentally-friendly production takes a stand for sustainability as well.

The five new VAUDE children's backpacks from the Green Rebel series offer beastly fun for everyday life. The quintet consists of three backpacks and two shoulder bags for kindergarten-age children. The five friends have one thing in common: a stylish design from the animal kingdom. And as befits true environmental scouts, they are made from highly sustainable materials such as recycled PET, organic cotton and hemp.

The VAUDE Kids Snow Cup series provides more fun in the snow! Six different products – from snow overalls to mittens – ensure best possible comfort and reliable function for your pint-sized progeny in the cold, winter season.

In the autumn/winter season, VAUDE is expanding its range of products already presented in the 2019 Summer Collection and is increasingly focusing on seam-reduced knitting technology for performance-oriented cyclists. These products are manufactured using a circular-knit process and they not only offer outstanding wearing comfort, but also conserve resources and are eco-friendly thanks to extremely low waste and the use of recycled materials.

The VAUDE Trailpack combines the best of both worlds: a comfortable suspension system with a removable, waterproof packsack. And it can be used for a wide range of activities: The Trailpack earns high points when it comes to bike packing, everyday cycling and other outdoor adventures.

If you want to ride your bike throughout the winter, you’ve got to take some precautions. With the Winter Collection 2019 VAUDE is presenting the perfect gear for year-round biking.

The Green Shape Core Collection — the heart of VAUDE's sustainable product development — is entering its second round in summer 2019. VAUDE began a new chapter in eco-friendly outdoor apparel with its thoroughly sustainable collection featuring innovative and exclusive developments in materials. This award-winning, versatile collection covers a broad range of outdoor activities and has been so successful that it is being expanded for the summer 2019 season. The new summer styles with high performance materials are designed for a variety of bike activities while the multiuse concept continues to play a central role.

With the Proof 28, VAUDE has developed a multifunctional Bike & Hike & City backpack for all of life’s outdoor occasions. The pack sports a clean silhouette and it’s a true multi-talent: waterproof, robust, user-friendly, versatile to carry – and last but not least – Made in Germany with climate-neutral manufacturing in the VAUDE factory near Lake Constance.

Rock, rubble, muddy paths or a forest road? Whatever comes your way – the new Approach MTN Dibona Tech from VAUDE is a solid, reliable companion for the mountains. Thanks to certified Terracare® leather and many recycled materials, this new approach shoe also convinces with a high degree of environmental performance.

The freshly revised Croz series from VAUDE features bold new colors. An alpine-oriented line of apparel, the Croz series offers a high-performance ensemble for ambitious mountaineers with a technical 3-layer jacket, windbreaker, hybrid softshell and robust alpine pants. A few features that will help you know you’ve made the right choice: small pack size, low weight, eye-catching designs, an athletic fit and thoroughly eco-friendly production. After all, the entire VAUDE Apparel Collection features 100 % PFC-free membranes and water-repellent finishes. In addition, all models in the Mountain Collection have earned the VAUDE Green Shape label which stands for environmentally friendly and socially fair production.

For many women, hiking is a simply something to enjoy; it’s not about "higher, faster, further" but about rest and relaxation. Hiking means taking time out from the hectic hustle and bustle that we have to face every day. Nature offers a chance to unwind and ‘log off’ for a while. Whether alone or with family and friends – good spirits are more important than how many kilometers you cover or checking off summits reached. If you’re the type that likes to stop and enjoy the flowers – especially in the midst of good company, you know that performance isn’t the whole story when it comes to your outdoor apparel. Sustainability and style are also important. That is why VAUDE has developed a hiking series for women that is specifically designed to meet these needs.

30 years ago VAUDE presented its first Mark tent with the patented wrap-around construction. Since that time, thousands of campers and trekkers have called it their home away from home. For the summer of 2019, the outdoor specialist from Lake Constance has once again revised its category of 4-season tents. Lightweight materials and a modern design, full weather protection, outstanding wind stability and an easy set up make this latest generation of Mark tents a veritable fortress for outdoor adventures — any season of the year.

With the Mawees mummy sleeping bag and the versatile Kamor rectangular bag, VAUDE is placing a strong emphasis on sustainability. Both sleeping bags are made from 100 % recycled down.

With a new children's shoe quintet, the sleeping bag duo Alpli 400 SYN and Kobel 500 SYN as well as kidswear for the great outdoors, VAUDE is ensuring that children too can follow the path of nature with a playful spirit and with high quality gear.

With the eBracket bike backpack, the eMoab shirt and the eMoab shorts, VAUDE is launching a newly designed clothing trio that has been specifically developed for the needs of e-biking.

With the LesSeam Shirt and the SQlab LesSeam Shorts, VAUDE is introducing an innovative bike duo that redefines the classic layer theory for functional clothing. The seam-reduced cycling shirt fits like a second skin, the shorts feature a comfortable SQlab chamois.

For the summer season 2019 VAUDE has completely revised the Moab line of All Mountain footwear introduced three years ago. With a newly developed outsole and a specially designed rubber compound from SUPtraction, the updated Moab series takes Bike & Hike to a whole new level. Four different flat pedal models in mid cut and low cut versions offer the perfect footwear to meet your individual needs for trail and park.

With the new Aqua Light series for summer 2019, VAUDE has designed the perfect panniers for weight-optimized bike travel and bikepacking. Robust, perfectly waterproof with HF welded seams, climate-neutral and environmentally friendly manufacturing, and last but not least, Made in Germany.

Europe's sustainable outdoor outfitter VAUDE is launching new models in its "Made in Germany Collection" for the summer of 2019. In addition to city backpacks and a city bag, the company is introducing a small shoulder bag that can be quickly and easily combined with the Wolfegg backpack. The bags are completely PVC-free and are produced with climate-neutral manufacturing at the company headquarters in Tettnang near Lake Constance. In addition to their modern design and robust, waterproof workmanship, they also impress with innovative textile materials and smart details.

Off to the islands! For spring 2019, the new trolleys from the house of VAUDE are ready for adventure. In a new design and bright colors, these innovative, sustainable bags feature so many practical highlights that you’ll just have to have one for your next (island) journey.