• SmartShield Suncare will have an all-natural insect repellent with a sun protection rating of SPF 30. It will be available in either spray-on or towelette application.

• Buzz Off, the makers of clothing with an insect repellent shield, announced more companies have signed on to introduce the shield, and there will also be some new products, including insect-repellent shelters, hammocks and travel accessories.

• Eureka, known for its tents, said it will introduce a dual-valve camping pad with nonskid fabric for greater comfort and less chance of going flat.

• Natural clothing will be, once again, a big item for next year.

• Cotton Incorporated will have a cotton that is able to wick moisture, will dry faster and will have less cling while maintaining its cottonlike softness.

• Naturally Bamboo is the maker of eco-friendly clothing made from bamboo fibers. Bamboo, it notes, is 100 percent biodegradable, is grown without pesticides, is "naturally anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic, breathable and absorbent."

• Cocona has fabrics and yarns made from coconut shells. This year it will introduce its Minerale, which is derived from naturally occurring volcanic minerals. The fabrics offer evaporative cooling, UV protection and odor management.

• In Fashion International has a bamboo/charcoal knit and woven fabric that also offers deodorant and UV protection, as well as wicking capabilities.

Again, these are but a few of the new products that will hit the shelves this fall and winter for summer use. And again, manufacturers continue to outdo themselves in the area of technology and detail.

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