PRESS RELEASE HIRZL 2014 – Glove Highlights For immediate release (Thanks in advance for two hardcopies, pdf or website-hyperlink) Superior warm and tight Grippp – thanks to a modular glove system The Swiss manufacturer Hirzl presents four innovative glove concepts for cycling, running, outdoors and everyday use. St. Gallen, CH – Hirzl’s four new – partially revolutionary – glove concepts are made for warm fingers and tight gripp. The glove specialist from Switzerland jumps straight into bicycle, running and multisport. A relatively new kid on the block – the Swiss company starts off with the presentation of a modular glove system. Similar to the well-known – for Outdoor use - multi layered (onion) principle, Hirzl introduces this radically new glove concept for many applications. An inner (first layer) glove, a warm, insulated all-purpose (second layer) glove or a wind- and water repellent over glove (the third layer) – these three products get a firm grip on almost any chill. In addition to the new line, Hirzl launches their first five-finger glove for multisport and everyday urban use. Particularly noteworthy, is the flexibility of the gloves that allows them to be tightly packed. Easy to stow away in a tiny space on those days that temperatures vary widely. Maximum grip in cold weather! The HIRZL GRIPP TOUR THERMO is an absolute ‘must have’ for cyclists during spring and fall, but also perfectly fit for use in active winter sports. Cross-country skiing, a snowshoe tour or skating fun - the Thermo delivers. The proven HIRZL GRIPP™ technology in combination with specially tanned kangaroo leather forms the basis for this glove. Together these ensure full control of the handlebar or ski pole and thus provide safety even in wet conditions. The lightweight, soft-shell material along the back of the hand is both wind- and water repellent. The additional padding inside the palm ensures perfect wearing comfort. These high performance gloves are perfected with numerous features such as stretch inserts at the knuckles, the easy pull-on system, a terry cloth nose wipe at the thumb, and a tight fitting Lycra cuff. The Tour Thermo is designed and fit for any form of sportive cycling including your everyday ride to work or class. As a cycling glove it can be used when temperatures are between 5 – 15 degrees, when combined with the FINGER JACKET it works as low as 0°C. During cross-country skiing the Tour Thermo alone can be used when temperatures are near freezing. The Tour Thermo is available for 59, 95 Euro /76, - CHF retail. The FINGER JACKET - third layer protection for your hands The HIRZL FINGER JACKET is an overlay glove specifically made for cycling. He is the ideal companion for wet, longer and colder bike rides or when temperatures tend to swing radically during the day. The lobster-cut especially offers a few functional advantages: the fingers can warm each other, yet, the clever design still allows sufficient dexterity to safely operate all the controls on the handlebar. The Finger Jacket is best used in combination with either the GRIPP TOUR series or the MULTISPORT CHILLY. Clever detail - the custom-fit opening cut into the palm allows the high-grip leather of the inner glove to come into contact with the handlebar! The additional lining on the back of the hand and the water- and wind repellent material guarantees warm and dry hands. The snugly fit Lycra wrist collar reliably prevents the penetration of both wind and cold. These top features are available for a mere 24,95 Euro/33,- CHF retail. The All-round glove for multisport, leisure and workouts with your Smartphone. The HIRZL MULTISPORT CHILLY is the ideal companion for cool, moderate temperatures – no matter what you do – whether cycling, running, snowshoeing, Nordic walking, or a stroll in the park. Do you know this scene? You are on your way and your phone rings. Or you want to change settings in your music, training or navigation app? Now what? Take off your gloves? Nope! The Multisport Chilly incorporates special patches at the fingertips that allow you to operate your touch screen equipment anytime. Silicon pads on the inside ensure good grip at the handlebar or telescopic poles. Guaranteed warm fingers are available at a mere 29,95 Euro/38,- CHF. More than a silk thread…. The HIRZL SILK is the perfect inner – base layer – glove for all leisure sports. Its special feature: the material. Thanks to the natural properties of silk, these SILK gloves are not only lightweight, they warm and insulate, and the material breathes and regulates accumulated moisture. The SILK Light is worn in combination with other gloves; their light weight ensures optimal wearing comfort. The heartwarming retail price stands at 14.95 Euro/19,- CHF All models and sizes are now commercially available. For combinations of different gloves we recommend that you carefully choose the size of your gloves, accordingly. The successfully established sports gloves in the GRIPPP TOUR series are continued in our program, available in a short- and a long finger version in three colors (black, white and red). GRIPPP TOUR THERMO FINGER JACKET SILK GLOVES light MULTISPORTS CHILLY High-resolution photos can be found here: http://hirzl.com/index.php/en/toolbox-menu-en Benutzername: toolbox.user-en Passwort: SG-9000 For any questions or a test sample, please contact: Distribution xxxx Add your details HIRZL Media Contact international HIRZL AG Frieder Steinle Marketing Direktor info@hirzl.com www.hirzl.com About HIRZL: Founded in 2008, Swiss based HIRZL AG specializes purely in sports gloves. Applying innovative technologies and high-end materials, HIRZL is the expert when it comes to high performance sports gloves. Whether it is for cycling, outdoor sports, running and golf or for everyday life – each glove is adapted to the climatic and technical requirements of the sport, athlete and activity. For more information visit us on www.hirzl.com. HIRZL. THE ULTIMATE GLOVE EXPERIENCE. HIRZL AG I Kirchgasse 8 I CH-9000 St. Gallen T +41 71 53 45 004 I F +41 44 57 53 235 I www.hirzl.com Page 2/5