The Russian manufacturer of equipment and clothing for tourism, sports, outdoor activities and extreme weather conditions "BASK" became the winner of the National Industry Award "Golden Spindle 2019" in the category "Clothing for home, sports and recreation".

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, voting by the expert council on the 2019 results was held online for the first time in the event's history. Around 75% of the jury members took part. The actual ceremony and award presentation is scheduled by the organizers for August 19, 2020.

The jury of the "Golden Spindle 2019" award recognized the high quality of materials used by "BASK" to create clothing for sports, leisure and harsh weather conditions, regularly updated line of different types of clothing and equipment to meet the needs, customer requests and trends in the industry of sportswear, as well as active participation in sporting and extreme events, activities, races, expeditions and competitions both Russian and international level.

All in all the "Golden Spindle 2019" award was presented in 18 categories, including "Industrial Collection", "Children's Clothing", "Creative Collection", "Debut", "Special Clothing", "Atelier", "Fashion Project" and others.

Products and achievements of "BASK"

Producer "BASK" offers high-quality clothing for extreme sports, outdoor and travel gear under its own brand for over 30 years. During its existence, the company has established itself as one of the leading outdoor companies on the Russian market. Thanks to advanced outdoor technologies, all BASK products are reliable and suited for a variety of climatic conditions, including the harshest.

Every year the company "BASK" produces a new collection that includes about 500 updated models of high-tech clothing, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and other equipment needed by travelers and athletes in extreme sports. To manufacture these products, the most advanced materials and insulators are used. Clothing design, materials, and accessories are selected by the company employees in close cooperation with members of the expert community.

Due to the quality of clothes, many Russian athletes and travelers are regular customers of "BASK". The company also has an extensive distribution network: it cooperates with more than 100 partner dealers in 50 Russian regions and abroad.

In addition to commercial activities, BASK pays great attention to the development and promotion of brand philosophy and active lifestyle, publishing articles and interviews with extreme athletes, travelers and athletes on the official website baskcompany.ru. In addition, the company regularly sponsors major sports industry awards. For example, the company is one of the sponsors of the 14th Golden Ice Pick International Mountaineering Achievement Award. The campaign for the event was advertised by the biggest mountaineering magazines of the world.

About Golden Spindle Award

The national award "Golden Spindle" is one of the most prestigious awards in the sphere of fashion industry and light industry in Russia. The award was founded in 2003 by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Russian Union of Entrepreneurs of Textile and Light Industry (Soyuzlegprom) and National Academy of Fashion Industry (NAIM). Over the years, the award has become a professional tradition and one of the most anticipated events in the industry.

Textile and light industry enterprises, fashion houses, design bureaus, Russian fashion designers, designers and employees of companies and manufacturers, trade organizations and journalists whose activities contribute to the development of the Russian fashion industry may become the prize-winners in various nominations. Winners in each category are determined by an expert council that includes renowned designers, international analysts, representatives of government authorities, businesses, and other experts. The nominees are selected through direct open voting, following a thorough review of their portfolios. The selection criteria are: product specificity and uniqueness, quality of services, training of skilled personnel, development of scientific and technological innovations, creativity and production activities, effectiveness of implementation and promotion of products, work with the professional media and communications.

The symbol of the National Award is a stylized spindle made of silver with gold plating, which is given to the winners for their contribution to the development of the industry. During its existence, the award has already been granted to more than 300 winners.

In addition to the Golden Spindle statuette, special awards of the initiators of the nomination are also presented during the ceremony. These are the Golden Palm, which is awarded for the contribution to the development of the industry, and the Crystal Palm for the contribution to the training of domestic fashion industry personnel.