Digital Product Passports: Redefining Transparency and Sustainability
Digital Product Passports: Redefining Transparency and Sustainability in the Outdoor Backpack Industry
A Digital Product Passport is a mandatory digital record that provides a standardized, comprehensive electronic record of detailed data on a product’s composition, environmental impact, sustainability, and repairability throughout its lifecycle. Mandated by the European Commission, these, accessed via QR codes or RFID, aim to foster a circular economy.
Backpack Trends for 2026
What Manufacturers and Their Clients Must Prepare For.
For the first time since backpacks became a mainstream mobility item in the 1990s, the category is undergoing a structural shift rather than an aesthetic one. Manufacturers and buyers alike are no longer planning for a product; they are planning for a mobility system that must meet regulatory, ergonomic, and digital expectations simultaneously.
Recap of 2025: Backpack Manufacturing Industry
The Backpack Manufacturing Industry’s Year of Pivot, Proof & Performance.
2025 will go down as the year the backpack sector crossed a threshold. This year showed us that it was no longer acceptable to treat backpacks as style-driven commodities.
Trade Winds Shift: What the U.S.–China Tariff Truce Means for Backpack & Outerwear Brands
What the U.S.–China Tariff Truce Means for Backpack & Outerwear Brands. At the end of October 2025, U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi met, marking a significant — if temporary — turning point in global trade tensions.
Best Practices for Building a Tech Pack
Best Practices for Building a Tech Pack
Streamline communication with your OEM/ODM manufacturer to save time and minimize errors.
When working with an OEM backpack or outerwear manufacturer, such as Kowide Outdoors, one of the most essential information packets you can provide is a comprehensive, well-prepared tech pack. A clear tech pack minimizes misunderstandings, shortens sampling time, and reduces unnecessary back-and-forth communication, allowing your manufacturer to deliver precisely what you need, faster.
Understanding MOQ and MOQ Surcharges in OEM Manufacturing
Understanding MOQ and MOQ Surcharges in OEM Manufacturing
When working with an OEM backpack and outerwear manufacturer, such as Kowide Outdoors, one of the key terms you will encounter is Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ). At the same time, this might seem like just another industry acronym; understanding MOQ and the associated MOQ surcharge is essential to planning your product line, budgeting accurately, and building a successful brand.
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