Sportmaster Innovation Center

SPORTMASTER INNOVATION CENTER

The main function of the Innovation Center is to develop new innovative materials applied to Sportmaster’s products. Such as:

1

Thermal insulation materials for winter clothes

2

Functional printed fabrics

3

Fabrics with a positive body effect, that ensures better sport performance

4

Foam compositions for footwear

5

High-performance membranes for outerwear

6

Testing of product properties

> 1.5K

Different tests are performed annually by employees of R&D Center

Collaborating with:

Technologies

Made for brands

Insulations

Alpha Cloud/Wave Fiber

Alpha Cloud is a lightweight, compact thermal insulation with a high recovery capacity

Woven fabric print

Pro Reflect

Pro Reflect is a unique thermal reflective technology that provides smart freeze protection

Pro Reflect consists of a smooth lining with monochrome graphics

Innovative materials

MOVI-warm

MOVI-WARM is a technology developed to keep you warm when exercising in cold weather, before and after physical activity

MOVI-WARM InfraRed BLACK technology keeps you warm and moves moisture away from your body. This guarantees comfort during workouts in cold weather

Soles

Flexzone360 2.0, Wet Ice Grip

Flexzone360 technology helps the sole to flex easily, allowing the foot to move in a completely natural way

Wet Ice Grip provides improved traction on snowy and icy surfaces due to the unique composition and geometry of the tread

Thermal insulation material for winter clothes

We are pioneering the next generation of composite thermal insulation materials for winter apparel. We are redefining non-woven synthetic insulation, focusing on making it lighter, more breathable, and better at retaining heat. Beyond material science, our team is conducting in-depth studies on winter clothing design to minimize heat loss through cold bridges.

Development and prototyping of new thermal insulation samples for winter clothing

Prototyping of an insulation material based on spherical polyester fibers

Outventure jacket and sandwich made from the materials of this jacket for testing

Testing the sandwich for heat retention ability under an infrared light source and imaging the sample with the sample surface temperature on an IR camera

Testing of thermal insulation (CLO — clothing insulation) of a winter jacket

Testing Winter Clothing at Low Temperatures with an IR camera

Development and prototyping of new thermal insulation samples for winter clothing

Prototyping of an insulation material based on spherical polyester fibers

Outventure jacket and sandwich made from the materials of this jacket for testing

Testing the sandwich for heat retention ability under an infrared light source and imaging the sample with the sample surface temperature on an IR camera

Testing of thermal insulation (CLO — clothing insulation) of a winter jacket

Testing Winter Clothing at Low Temperatures with an IR camera

Functional printed fabric

Textile print additives with innovative solutions that enhance heat reflection back to the body used in outerwear under the Pro Reflect brand. A key area of focus is developing additives that improve heat retention by minimizing dissipation and transmission through fabrics.

Air permeability testing of the Demix jacket fabric

Testing of heat absorption print using an IR camera

Testing of stiffness of Outventure trousers fabric

Testing the colour fastness of the fabric on Athlex leggings

Microscopic examination of the Demix logo printing

Air permeability testing of the Demix jacket fabric

Testing of heat absorption print using an IR camera

Testing of stiffness of Outventure trousers fabric

Testing the colour fastness of the fabric on Athlex leggings

Microscopic examination of the Demix logo printing

Fabric with a positive body effect that ensures better sports performance

Equipped with cutting-edge technology, our R&D center is fully capable of producing these advanced additives and incorporating them directly into the textile yarn, creating next-generation fabrics that elevate comfort and wellness. We collaborate with accredited institutions that adhere to strict bioethics standards for human testing.

Cross-section of fiber with increased moisture removal under a microscope

Laboratory production of fibers with various additives that have a positive effect on the human body

Nylon yarn with graphene additives in amounts of 0.5, 1, and 2 weight %

A combined yarn with a range of properties and improved moisture-wicking ability

Prototyping of woven fabric samples

Testing textile additives on mice

Study of fat accumulation in nematode bodies under the influence of textile additives. White specks are fat droplets in nematode bodies

Study of the interaction of textile materials with the human body using an IR camera

Testing textile additives with positive effects on human metabolism on volunteers

Ultrasound image of the artery with blood flow pulsation

Cross-section of fiber with increased moisture removal under a microscope

Laboratory production of fibers with various additives that have a positive effect on the human body

Nylon yarn with graphene additives in amounts of 0.5, 1, and 2 weight %

A combined yarn with a range of properties and improved moisture-wicking ability

Prototyping of woven fabric samples

Testing textile additives on mice

Study of fat accumulation in nematode bodies under the influence of textile additives. White specks are fat droplets in nematode bodies

Study of the interaction of textile materials with the human body using an IR camera

Testing textile additives with positive effects on human metabolism on volunteers

Ultrasound image of the artery with blood flow pulsation

Foam composition for footwear

Our newly developed materials offer enhanced energy return and exceptional shock absorption, providing athletes with the competitive edge they need. Our significant focus is on improving the durability and abrasion resistance of footwear materials, ensuring they can withstand the rigors of intense use.

Our R&D team plays a key role in testing the performance of new sports shoe collections, ensuring they meet the highest standards before hitting the market.

Testing the fatigue properties of the Athlex running shoe on sole foam deformation during a simulated 500 km run

Testing the fatigue properties of the Demix sneaker

Testing and quality control of samples from an industrial batch of footwear

Testing the thermal insulation properties of the Outventure boot

Testing the abrasion resistance of Northland boot rubber

Expancel particles in footwear foam under the microscope

Wet Ice Grip AW23: coefficient of friction testing for Outventure & Northland AW23 models

Industrial prototype of Olimp Outventure shoes and simulated optimized sole model

Modeling of the properties of the sole with anti-slip optimization and an industrial prototype created using modeling

Testing the fatigue properties of the Athlex running shoe on sole foam deformation during a simulated 500 km run

Testing the fatigue properties of the Demix sneaker

Testing and quality control of samples from an industrial batch of footwear

Testing the thermal insulation properties of the Outventure boot

Testing the abrasion resistance of Northland boot rubber

Expancel particles in footwear foam under the microscope

Wet Ice Grip AW23: coefficient of friction testing for Outventure & Northland AW23 models

Industrial prototype of Olimp Outventure shoes and simulated optimized sole model

Modeling of the properties of the sole with anti-slip optimization and an industrial prototype created using modeling

High-performance membrane for outerwear

Our research spans both non-porous hydrophilic and porous hydrophobic membranes, driving innovation to deliver the best in moisture management and comfort for athletes.

Hydrophilic non-porous membrane on shoe fabric under the microscope

Porous hydrophobic membranes under the microscope

Hydrophilic non-porous membrane on shoe fabric under the microscope

Porous hydrophobic membranes under the microscope

Testing of properties of newly manufactured innovative sporting goods

Sportmaster’s R&D Centre provides essential quality control support for cutting-edge sporting goods production, developing innovative testing methods to assess material compositions. Experts evaluate and compare materials from different suppliers, ensuring that only the best options are chosen for production. To further guarantee performance we conduct real-world testing on volunteers who help us to fine-tune materials and optimize products for maximum functionality and comfort.