UF Pro gave everyone a sneak peek of their new color, Frost Grey.
It’s quite a bit lighter than the current Grey shades on the market and will offer a good option for those looking for an alternative Grey. There is already LE interest here in Europe. Look for an official launch from UF Pro this Spring.
Norway’s Devold exhibited their new Tinden Spacer Jacket. This Hooded insulation layer is made from two different weights of stretch, Merino Wool blends and was a Gold winner at the recent ISPO outdoor products show, here in Germany.
The Spacer material which is designed to crate air pockets for insulation consists of 75% Merino Wool, 24% Polyster, and 1% Elastane with a weight of 320 g/m2. The rest of the garment is made from a material consisting of 78% Merino Wool, 18% Polyster, and 4% Elastane with a weight of 350 g/m2.
The Spacer Jacket features a high collar with hood, chest pocket with zip, articulated elbow, two front handwarmer pockets, and thumbhole cuffs.
Devold also offers vests and 3/4 length pants, for both men and women, featuring this Spacer construction.
Austrian brand Carinthia is well known for their excellent cold weather clothing, sleep systems and shelters. This year at IWA they exhibited a new insulating garment based on their -30 Deg C capable, ECIG, which features a shell made from WL Gore & Associates’ Pyrad FR process. The process is applied to fabric such as Gore-Tex windstopper before it is sewn into a garment. It gives a distinctive look, seen below, to any fabric which has received the process. But what is remarkable, is the performance. Pyrad is a self-extinguishing fabric technology that adds heat and flame protection properties to non-FR textiles. What’s more, the inherent qualities of the base fabric are retained. Fabrics still insulate, still wick and are still durable.
Carinthia isn’t the only company incorporating Pyrad into their line. I’m seeing it more and more in the States and IWA opened my eyes to new uses in Europe.
IW Company is a relatively new Danish company offering private purchase MultiCam clothing under the brand Major League Viking. They currently have three offerings, a Waterproof Combat Smock, Field Shirt and Combat Pants as well as a line of graphic t-shirt featuring iconic Norse imagery such as a ship, helmet, and hammer.
The Smock is made from ripstop 50/50 NYCO and features a zip-in waterproof membrane. Additionally, the detachable hood features a wide brim along with Velcro adjustments. It’s also jam-packed with pockets, just like a Smock should be. The Smock was designed specifically to wear with armor systems. Additionally, there is PALS webbing along the skirt.
German brand, Leo Köhler has been manufacturing military clothing since 1927 and offers a wide range of garments in a wide variety of colors and patterns.
This year, they showed this Anorak with dual from zippers to access equipment worn underneath. The design isn’t new, but it’s interesting to see it catching on.
ARG Tactical has introduced Low Loft Alpha Jacket, a light weight mid-level layer which they intend for wear under a plate carrier. Made with Polartec Alpha, it is highly breathable which quickly draws moisture away from the body to keep you comfortable in active and static environments. Lightweight, breathable and compressible. 100% Made in the USA, Berry Compliant.
Features:
-Lightweight 70D nylon shell has a durable water repellent finish to block wind and moisture
-Polartec Alpha® insulation provides superior breathability and fast dry times
-Two YKK Zippered chest pockets-accessible while wearing a plate carrier
-Two YKK Zippered hand warmer pockets
-Full YKK Zippered front with storm flap
-Elastic cuffs and waist to keep out the weather
-16 oz
For more information, please reach out to info@argtactical.com.
5.11 is offering a peak into their Fall line with the unveiling of their Xprt hatdshell jacket and pant. Made from eVent, this is a fully featured garment which will initially be offered in Black and Dark Blue to complement their existing Xprt uniform, with MultiCam to follow next year.
