 Other highlights also included the introduction of closed cell foam mattresses (1965) known as the "Karrimat", and Karrimor's first exports and first experiments with nylon backpacks in 1967, leading also to the first marketed waterproof nylon cycle bags in the 1970s (Karrimor later switched all its cycle bag production from cotton to nylon in 1980), as well as the first mountain marathon (1968).For many years during the second half of the 20th century, Karrimor was a world-status innovator and brand in its field of outdoor equipment.Its range covered backpacks, clothing, hiking boots, and other camping, clothing and mountaineering equipment for outdoors activities.