Design
innovation
Techno
innovation
Ecodesign
innovation
Usage
innovation

Innovation at Decathlon

At Decathlon, innovation is at the heart of product design and the challenge of offering new solutions to customers is constant. This goal is part of the philosophy of making sport accessible to all and motivates teams to use new materials & technologies and to imagine new designs. Respect for the environment is at the heart of research, which aims to facilitate participation in more than 80 sports.

  • 850 product
    engineers
  • 300 designers
  • 10 design centers
    in France
  • +900 patents registered

The Reveal, award for innovation
To make this momentum concrete, Decathlon has set up “Reveal Innovation”, an annual event aimed at presenting its most significant innovations, some of which have changed and modernised the practices of hundreds of athletes! Since 2021, the “Reveal” format has been redesigned in a more digital form, in order to be accessible to as many people as possible. After a initial long list, 16 products, divided into four categories are presented during a ceremony on 20 October 2022.

The 4 Categories of Reveal Innovation 2022

  • Design
    innovation

  • Techno
    innovation

  • Ecodesign
    innovation

  • Usage
    innovation

Design innovation

Design innovation

Design at the service of sport

In this first category, "Design innovation", it is the design that is put forward. Regardless of a daring aesthetic the product must serve a real usage. It is where the unique technical aspects flourish and benefit the athlete that will be recognised. In this category therefore the balance of looks and practicality are rewarded: design at the service of sport!

Techno innovation

Techno innovation

The Combination of
Technology and Sport

Via this category, we set off to discover the different paths taken by design teams in terms of the use of technologies. The “Techno Innovation” category, as its name suggests, aims to reward the most daring innovations in terms of the use of materials, specific components, adapted and innovative systems. Well-thought-out products, technically meeting the needs of athletes and offering new practice habits.

Ecodesign innovation

Ecodesign innovation

Acting on our
environmental impact

At Decathlon the ambition, by 2026, is for 100% of products to feature“eco design”, with less impactful materials and manufactured with less energy-consuming processes. It is because these issues are at the heart of our strategies. design that we have decided to dedicate a Reveal category to it. The “Ecodesign Innovation” category aims to highlight products with an extended lifespan, inviting a more responsible lifestyle and with a reduced environmental impact more than 20%.

Usage innovation

Usage innovation

Do things differently,
shake things up

The category, "Usage Innovation", aims to broaden the horizons of athletes by offering them something new in their sport. Decathlon designers have thought about how to better facilitate use, modernise habits and allow a change in the way athletes perform. We break the routine with more suitable products, providing more fun, more sensation, greater ease and allowing athletes to push the limits ...

2022 Winners

  • Design
    innovation

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    QUECHUA

    Airseconds Skyview

    A new window on the world

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    Airseconds Skyview

    A new window on the world

    What if you could go camping and enjoy a comfortable night under the stars?
    With this inflatable tent, that has plenty of room inside, you can sit comfortably and enjoy a view of the sky, in just a few minutes.

  • Techno
    innovation

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    BTWIN

    Long Distance 920 E Connected

    Ride with the flow

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    BTWIN

    Long Distance 920 E Connected

    Ride with the flow

    What if we made life easier for cyclists? Whatever the terrain and traffic, there's no need to change gears! The smart features of the automatic transmission motor makes pedalling smoother and easier for the user.

  • Ecodesign
    innovation

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    NUTRITION & CARE

    Gel pod

    Respect our playgrounds

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    NUTRITION & CARE

    Gel pod

    Respect our playgrounds

    What if plastic packaging were to disappear from our sporting locations? With this energy gel wrapped in a membrane made of algae and plants, you no longer need to open the pack while exercising. You can focus on your performance.

  • Usage
    innovation

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    QUECHUA

    Jacket Ultralight Second

    From belt to jacket in one step

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    Jacket Ultralight Second

    From belt to jacket in one step

    What if your outfit could adapt to your comfort? Thanks to its belt, the jacket is easy to get on/off in order to self-regulate the body temperature during your hike.

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