Inspired by the jackets worn by British pilots during World War II, the Survivalon Contrast Jacket features a durable waterproof shell along with a dense lining that can keep out wind and water. It offers six pockets, drawcords for snug fit and snap-enclosed hood. This makes for an ideal jacket for those finest hour type moments.
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SIA Recap: Sip from the Jacket
We’ve seen many hydration systems for running and cycling, but Quiksilver now offers a wintertime hydration pack that puts the bladder in the jacket! The new jacket will be ready to hit the slopes – and let skiers and snowboarders have their drink in the jacket – next season.
Burton Goes Bionic
Burton Snowboards is going Bionic but it won’t cost $6 million. The company has announced that it has partnered with Pharrell Williams and BIONIC yarn to produce an urban line of eco-friendly snowboarding apparel for the 2014 line. These were shown at the recent SIA snowshow in Denver and include the 3L Jacket (above). This jacket fuses three layers of waterproof yet breathable fabric that makes for a jacket that is perfect for the slopes as well as the streets.
Sunice Hurricane Collection Ready for Spring
Hurricane season is typically in the summer and fall, but the new Albany jacket from Sunice will be ready for spring showers as well. This new outerwear jacket for the golf course, which is part of the 2013 Sunice Hurricane Colleciton, utilizes Gore-Tex to create a garment that is 25 percent lighter while offering 25 percent more stretch.
The jacket also features the Sunice patented V-collar and the 2 Way front zipper, as well as an iPod storage chest pocket with waterproof lockdown zippers, allowing golfers to keep their devices protected from moisture.
It will be ready for the links next spring.
Cycling Jacket
There is a real trend in providing cycling apparel that doesn’t feature logos and other artwork, and isn’t skin tight. This new line of apparel offers clothing for those who like to ride to work and don’t want to change when they get there.
The Land’s End Madison Bike Blazer is such a jacket. While we first thought it was inspired by the epic “Madison” track bike races held in Madison Square Garden in the 1920s and 1930s, it was actually named for the bicycle-friendly city in Wisconsin. Continue reading Cycling Jacket
Down For the Count
For those who want to stay warm but don’t want the most sporty look there are alternatives and the Canada Goose Burneet down jacket is one that will keep you in style whilst keeping you warm. This military-inspired hip-length polyester/cotton soft shell is lined with premium 625-fill white duck down, while the Polartec Powershield 02 lining in the hood will ensure that you don’t get wet in the head. And should you get heated up, there are internal straps that allow this coat to be carried like a backpack.
Rugged and Ridge Worthy
There is no denying it now, winter is on the way. For those cold days ahead – whether hiking or just on the go – the L.L. Bean Rugged Ridge Parka will make it a little easier to brave the elements. It features waterproof TEK2 fabric to keep you dry, while the high-lofting PrimaLoft insulation will let you stay warm. This jacket offers a fully insulated hood, fleece neck warmer, articulated elbows, D-ring for lift tickets, plus drawcord at the waistband and Velcro-closure cuffs. It will keep you warm on the slopes or just on the driveway so you can dig out and get to the slopes.
Jacket to Take You High
When heading to the slopes you need to go up before you go down, and the Aether Altitude jacket will be ready to go as high as you like. It features three-layers with Schoeller C_change fabric that dynamically adjusts water vapor permeability as the temperature changes. This means it will keep you warm even as things cool down, and should you heat up the jacket can respond according.
It offers an ergonomic fit with waterproof zippers, adjustable hood that can fit over a helmet and even pit zip vents and interior pockets for with a gasket for the headphone cord. What more could you need on the slopes except perfect powder?
Move Over Ski Mask
One word comes to mind when seeing the new “technical” winter puffy coat from Comei & Co – extreme. We’re sure it could handle extreme cold, but it looks just so – extreme. The hood zips shut over the face, and built-in lenses mean you don’t need separate goggles. Fittingly the name for this winter coat is the Matt Nylon Hooded Jacket, but we’re not sure who “Matt” is, but we assume he might be someone in the company. Or not. We do know that Comei & Co are introducing several lens-equipped models.
Where it gets really “extreme” with the Matt Nylon Hooded Jacket is that the hood isn’t detachable either, meaning you can always go for the sci-fi look at a moment’s notice by just zipping it. At least the pom-pom is detachable. Might we suggest wearing these with the Sleestak Goves to get that truly “out there” look on the slopes?
Winter is Coming – the Lhotse is Ready
Whether you’re a reader/watcher of Game of Thrones, you know that as it is now October there is no denying that “winter is coming,” but for those who like to hit the slopes that could be music to the ears. And the Columbia Lhotse Mountain II Interchange Jacket ($240) is ready for the slopes during the day and nights on the town as well.
It features an Omni-Tech waterproof but breathable shell with an Omni-Heat thermal reflective liner inner insulting layer that can be worn separately. Together the pair of garments offer 20,000mm-rated waterproof fabric, detachable hood and adjustable powder skirt with drawcord hem. This is a jacket that can keep you warm and dry, but allow you to look stylish in the process. Continue reading Winter is Coming – the Lhotse is Ready
Quick Take: Nike Introduces Lightweight Jacket
The company that says just do it, has done it again – introducing a performance-oriented jacket that has just a flare of style too. The DWR Chambray Vapor is lightweight, wind- and water-resistant and looks good for a morning run or a day out and about!
Campy Jacket
This isn’t a jacket for camping, but rather is from Campy as in Campagnolo. The Italian bicycle component and accessories maker introduced for this season a new rain jacket that combines high performance with style – like only the Italians can do. Continue reading Campy Jacket
LED Jacket to Light the Way
It is hard not to think of the Robert Redford movie The Electric Horseman when seeing the Sporty Supaheroe cycling jacket, which features 64 integrated RGB LEDs and a stretchable and very wearable circuit board. The LED array can light up the way and display a variety of patterns.
This jacket, which is a project underway from the Utope Project reportedly works with an “acceleration sensor” and gyroscope to track the wearer’s movement, and even interact and respond according. If a rider slows down the lights can signal in red to indicate braking, while other movement can indicate turns and direction. For the rider the lights can also indicate an incoming phone call via an alert system.
The jacket is still very much in the developmental stage, but maybe it could change the way bike lights cast some illumination and how they are seen.
Utope Project Official Website
[Via Gizmag: Sporty Supaheroe cycle jacket boasts “intelligent” sensors and dynamic LEDs]