FIDLOCK Wins Prestigious iF Design Award-Winning Innovation Legacy with New MAGKNOT Fastening System
Magnetic simplicity meets everyday functionality in FIDLOCK’s latest Award-winning innovation
FIDLOCK continues to prove that innovation can make everyday products smarter, easier, and more intuitive. The German brand, already recognized globally for its award-winning magnetic-mechanical technologies, has now added another major accolade to its growing list of honors, with the new MAGKNOT quick-lacing system recently receiving a prestigious 2026 iF Design Award.
For years, FIDLOCK has quietly been changing how riders, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts interact with products through magnetic-mechanical technology. From the hugely popular TWIST bottle system to the self-sealing HERMETIC hydration bladder and PINCLIP mounting technology, the company has built a reputation for turning small, everyday interactions into surprisingly satisfying experiences.
FIDLOCK’s MAGKNOT system replaces traditional shoelace tying with a fast, magnetic-mechanical closure that simply clicks into place. Bring the two ends together, hear the snap, and you’re done. No knots, no fiddling, no loose laces.
Unlike many alternative quick-lace systems, MAGKNOT can be added to almost any existing shoe without tools or special integration from footwear brands. It retrofits easily, allowing consumers to upgrade their current shoes in seconds.
The iF Design Award jury recognized MAGKNOT for combining intuitive operation, thoughtful ergonomics, inclusive usability, and clean functional design. The system was specifically praised for its accessibility, particularly for older users or those with limited mobility or dexterity. Its one-handed operation and automatic tension adjustment make it easier to achieve a secure fit without constant readjustment.
“Winning another major design award reinforces what FIDLOCK has stood for from the beginning,” said Joachim Fiedler, founder of FIDLOCK. “We believe great design should feel intuitive, solve real-world problems, and improve the experience for everyone using it.”
That philosophy has helped FIDLOCK technologies spread well beyond cycling. Today, their magnetic-mechanical systems are integrated into products across the outdoor, sports, moto, photography, travel, and lifestyle markets. Brand partners benefit from solutions that improve usability and product interaction, while consumers benefit from products that simply work better in real-world situations.
Whether it’s securing a bottle to a bike without a traditional cage, creating self-sealing waterproof storage, simplifying hydration access, or now rethinking how shoes fasten, FIDLOCK continues to focus on innovation that feels natural rather than complicated.
The company’s growing list of design and innovation awards highlights how its technologies are resonating across industries. Recent award-winning innovations include:
- PINCLIP mounting technology
- TWIST Hip Belt system
- HERMETIC self-sealing hydration bladder
- Action Cam PINCLIP mount
- MAGKNOT quick-lacing system
Founded in Hanover, Germany, FIDLOCK now holds more than 700 patents and distributes products in approximately 40 countries worldwide.
For more information on FIDLOCK and its full range of products and technologies for businesses, visit https://www.fidlock.com/components/en