- BLACKYAK wins Grand Prix and Gold awards for its high-performance DNS jackets in the Hiking & Climbing category, becoming the world's only brand with 38 cumulative ISPO awards.
- A Himalayan base camp-inspired booth reinforced BLACKYAK's identity as a technical outdoor brand dedicated to mountains and mountaineers.
- BLACKYAK aims to expand its distribution network across key European markets by establishing long-term strategic local partnerships.
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global outdoor brand BLACKYAK (Chairman Kang Tae-sun) earned top honors at ISPO Amsterdam 2026, winning both the Grand Prix and Gold awards at the world's leading sports and outdoor trade fair, held Nov. 3–5 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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