The American brand Jockey has announced the launch of its new men’s and women’s casual footwear line with the support of The Eastman Group, a footwear expert. The Eastman Group will design, manufacture, and market Jockey’s casual footwear, slippers, flip flops and athleisure styles for men and women. The new footwear collection will debut with a soft launch for the spring/summer 2016 season, with a full launch in fall/winter 2016. The collection will feature cooling and heating materials and moisture-wicking fabrics with anti-microbial properties that the Eastman Group specializes in.
Milou Gwyn, VP, Licensing, Jockey International, Inc. said, “We have found an ideal match with the Eastman Group, which has extensive knowledge of the footwear industry to pair with Jockey’s expertise in textile technology and comfort features. This seamless integration of quality, cross-functional and technology-driven footwear falls perfectly in line with Jockey’s commitment to deliver innovative products.”