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ASTIS MITTENS-Handmade in te USA

STAY WARM, STAY POSITIVE' SIA, DENVER words/images Judith Ecochard Probably---the ASTIS Mittens booth got the most action from fellow retailers at the most recent SIA tradeshow---with many attendees placing orders---for themselves. Here's Why....  We literally, stopped in our tracks- that how amazing these made in the USA, hand cut, hand sewn, and and individually beaded mittens are---each subtly different-with unique patterns WOW---super warm too, imnsulated with POLARTEC® Thermal Pro® High loft insulation----the inspiration came from ski trips in Northern Canada---where the native CREE Indians wore hand crafted mittens and gloves that were impervious to the frigid cold temps in the Great White North. BRAD and CHARLES---pals and biz partners...  AVAILABLE E-COMMERCE- we think a bargain for the quality and artistry....long and short cuffs available. And durable...

DAKINE FALL 2012 Performance Packs/Gloves/Hats/Apparel Fall 2012

SIA/Denver words/images Judith Ecochard DAKINE showed a wide assortment of on and off the mountain "sports enthusiasts' " items---including a very impressive collection of outerwear garments loaded with functioning performance details at amazing price points. HIGHLIGHTS: The men's Touchtec-Raptor glove is for the smartphone plugged in types who can send away without removing one's glove.... --- with a Goretex® waterproof /breathable insert, Primaloft insulation, fleece lining, an adjustable cuff closure ia adjustable hook and loop, a palm made of touch screen compatible leather and a shell of four way stretch nylon. $85-Raptor Glove-FB/Instagram friendly deployable helmet carry Women's Pro II 26 L $130-a top of the line snow backpack- A nylon/ballistic nylon hauler-with a contoured harness designed specifically to fit a gal's frame, vertical snowboard carry, retractable cable ski carry, deployable hel