Cutting-Edge New Triathlon Pack Recognized for its High Design
Quality and Innovative Features in
Built with innovative features to manage all the tools a triathlete needs to perform and to keep gear for the swim, the bike and the run easily and efficiently accessible, the TriClops impressed the 40-member expert panel for the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2014 with its high design quality and “optimal organization of gear paired with high comfort and practical detail.”
Red Dot’s internationally recognized Product Design competition began in 1954 and has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most distinguished competitions honoring excellence and innovation in product design. Experts on this year’s Red Dot jury discussed and evaluated a record 4,815 entries from 53 countries. Only designs that won over the jury with quality and innovative strength – including the TriClops – were awarded the coveted Red Dot quality seal.
The TriClops and its fellow award winners will be on display in
the
“We are honored that the TriClops and
Made with durable Nylon 100D Cordura Ripstop and YKK® zippers, the TriClops is lightweight, strong and durable, and equipped with:
- SPEEDO USA’s unique three headed zip system, which allows the pack to be opened into an organized relay station without the need to remove the helmet
- Internal organization with dedicated pockets for running and cycling footwear
- Expandable zip-out drainage pocket to hold wet or dry wetsuit or swim gear
- Top pocket with fleece lining to protect sunglasses or swim goggles
- 360° reflective piping to provide excellent visibility in low light/night environments
- Built-in room for hydration and a dedicated ambidextrous hydration port
- A Speedo Dirt Bag to keep dirty or wet gear separated from clean, dry garments
- Soft hip belts made to conform to the wearer for an individual fit to keep pack in place
- Ergonomic 3D molded shoulder straps and Turbo Vent system, allowing for maximum air flow and back support, providing comfort and breathability between the bag and the athlete
“Being awarded the renowned Red Dot seal for the TriClops is a testament to the Speedo brand’s history of innovation,” added McGeough, “and furthers our commitment to bring the brand’s authentic, 85-year performance heritage and aquatics know-how to the Packs category.”
The Triclops is one of 13 new packs being introduced by
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ABOUT SPEEDO
The world’s leading swimwear brand, Speedo is passionate about life in
and around the water, creating revolutionary new technologies, designs
and innovations, and supporting swimming from the grassroots to the
elite level. In the 1920’s Speedo made history with the Racerback,
the world’s first non-wool suit. In 2008, Speedo redefined swimwear
again with Fastskin LZR RACER, one of the fastest and most
technologically advanced swimsuits ever created; 2011 saw Speedo unveil
another world first with the Fastskin Racing System - a cap, goggle and
suit designed to work together as one. Speedo is owned by
ABOUT PVH
ABOUT THE RED DOT DESIGN AWARD
With the Red Dot Design Award, the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen
created an internationally renowned product competition. Its prize, the
Red Dot, has established itself worldwide as one of the most
sought-after quality marks for excellent design. The Design Zentrum
Nordrhein Westfalen displays the award-winning products in the Red Dot
Design Museum Essen for at least one year. In order to appraise the
diversity in the field of design in a professional manner, the Red Dot
Design Award breaks down into the three disciplines Red Dot Award:
Product Design, Red Dot Award:
Source:
Brener Zwikel & Associates
Audra Silverman, 212-708-1703
Speedo
Public Relations
audras@bzapr.com
or
PVH
Corp.
Dana Perlman, 212-381-3502
Treasurer, SVP – Business
Development and Investor Relations
danaperlman@pvh.com