Under Armour converts energy to light at new pop-up lab

Under Armour’s new UA Rush fabric claims to recycle the body’s energy during performance—and the sportswear brand is putting a lot of its own marketing energy behind the product. Baltimore-based Under Armour will host an interactive pop-up performance lab for consumers in New York City this Friday and Saturday (May 31 and June 1). It’s also pushing out a 13-minute documentary featuring brand ambassadors Stephen Curry, Anthony Joshua and Kelley O’Hara—the film looks at how small details, like the fabrication of a shirt, can help improve athletic performance. Under Armour debuted Rush, which it created with tech fiber company Celliant, last month. The fabric is infused with minerals that help absorb the heat that the wearer exerts during exercise and converts it back it into energy which is resupplied to the body. While many brands are focused on footwear innovation, including Under Armour’s own HOVR shoe, the Rush product is apparel, with prices ranging from around $35 for sports bras to $55 for pants. “Leading with innovation is a really powerful platform,” said Attica Jaques, SVP of global brand management at Under Armour. “We started off thinking about [Rush] as a product for recovery, but realized it has benefits for when you are performing.” The Soho pop-up shop will immerse consumers in a physical manifestation of the Rush technology. Visitors are treated to a welcome orientation video about how Rush works. They can then visit three zones. In Zone 1, step-up... Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

[ Advertising Age | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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