For Immediate Release
Julie Atherton
JAM Media Collective
julie@jamcollective.net
415-839-7546

June 24, 2009— TEKO, industry leader in sustainable, high performance socks, is having a little fun this year at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009. The company is pleased to announce that they will be launching a TEKO Sock Monkey Adoption Program with all profits going to LEAVE NO TRACE. Attendees are invited to stop by the TEKO booth (29173w) during the show to “adopt” a limited edition TEKO sock monkey.

“The TEKO sock monkey was first introduced earlier this year at Winter OR to add a bit of fun to the booth,” says Chip Coe, CEO of TEKO. “The response was overwhelming with people asking us to produce the monkeys for sale. Partnering with LEAVE NO TRACE seems like a great way to make the monkeys available, while at the same time, contributing to the protection of the outdoors.”

The TEKO sock monkeys will be available in limited quantities during the show for $20.00. They are handmade in Boulder, CO from signature TEKO-merino™ socks in solids and novelty stripes.

About TEKO
TEKO Socks: Best Socks ON the Planet, Best Socks FOR the Planet. Based in Boulder, CO, TEKO was founded on the belief that making high-performance outdoor products doesn’t have to leave a heavy impact on our ecology. Using only high-performance fibers and sustainable manufacturing processes, TEKO creates performance socks that are safer for the environment. From the raw materials, all the way down to the recycled paper packaging, TEKO’s product line features environmentally sound materials, such as Organic tekoCOTTON™, tekoPOLY™ recycled polyester and tekoMERINO™ Wool. TEKO buys wind energy credits to ensure that 100% of the electricity used in manufacturing and operations is put back onto the energy grid from clean, sustainable American Wind. TEKO is unique in that their eco-friendly commitment extends to its entire product line, supply chain, and daily business practices. Phone: 800.450.5784, Email:info@tekosocks.com. Website: www.tekosocks.com

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