Gear Envie, an outdoor accessories company founded by a mother–daughter duo of adventurers, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office officially issued a patent protecting the company’s Hikas gaiter design.
Unlike traditional gaiters, Hikas are featherweight, water-resistant cuffs designed to be worn inside footwear rather than over it. They compress inside the shoe and expand over the top to create a protective barrier that keeps out dirt, sand, rocks, snow, and even ticks, said the company.
“As a mother-daughter team, we draw from generations of apparel design experience,” said Jody Canavan, CEO and co-founder. “Our goal is to use contemporary textile science to rethink the gear that makes outdoor life better for all people—and we started with the humble gaiter.”
“Hikas are the result of years of design iterations, in-the-field testing and listening to our community,” added Amy Maugeri, creative director and co-founder. “While our intent was to solve common frustrations with a centuries-old product in its traditional setting, our customers have shown us just how game-changing they actually are both on and off the trail. We’re thrilled to protect the innovation behind them as we continue to grow.”
