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Pearl Izumi said it is utilizing a new hydrophobic fabric technol- ogy that will allow riders to take on wet conditions more comfort- ably. The new PI DRY transforms knit fabrics so they completely repel precipitation and road spray, said the company. Pearl Izumi has the exclusive rights to use this fabric technology in the cycling category for the next three years. PI DRY technology report- edly coats individual fibers, so technical yarns maintain their high surface area for wicking performance without compro- mise to the flexibility, stretch and comfort of the fabric. Unlike standard DWR coatings that are applied to the surface of a gar- ment, PI DRY’s coating method prevents the inside of the gar- ment from saturating. Durability was a key area of focus during the development of PI DRY, because traditional water resistant coatings lose 20 percent of their original performance after just 20 washes. PI DRY lasts the lifetime of the garment and will maintain performance even after 100 wash cycles, said Pearl Izumi. “Extending the useful range of our thermal fabrics to riders deal- ing with varied weather conditions is a huge bonus for everyone,” said Alex Strouthopoulos, senior product line manager at Pearl Izumi. “The permanent finish of PI DRY means that the benefit is there for the life of the garment, so riders don’t need to worry about diminishing performance if they happen to ride a lot.” Pearl Izumi introduced PI DRY in road cycling bibs, tights and warm- ers for the Fall 2017 season. Pearl Izumi Debuts PI DRY Textile Sensor Infused IoT Running Shoes Wearable technology company Sensoria has unveiled a textile infused smart sneaker. The Smart Running Shoe (SRS) boast embedded pressure sensors, a microelectronic component that detects key metrics and an AI- powered coach to provide visual and auditory, biometric feedback in real- time, says the company The AI coach, Mara, will talk to users and detect crucial core metrics including cadence, foot landing and impact forces exerted by the runner to improve perfor- mance and reduce the risk of injuries. The small Sensoria Core hardware features an accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer. When combined with the textile pressure sensors in the smart shoes, users are able to precisely measure and track cadence, foot landing technique, contact time on ground, and impact forces in addition to pace, dis- tance, time and calories burned. SHRINK A LANDFILL SAVE A TREE ALUMINATIBOARDS.COM RIDE ALUMINUM LOVE ALUMINUM yukoncharlies.com MEN’S ELITE SPIN 930 FALL 2017 | Inside Outdoor 37