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Arc’teryx Unveils NYCO Combat Uniform

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Arc’teryx LEAF unveiled the new Talos Combat Uniform at the Warrior Expo yesterday.

The Halfshell top is made from a combination of woven 50/50 NYCO sleeves and yoke and a printed 50/50 NYCO knit torso from Cyberknit. Yes, you read that right. The torso fabric is also in MultiCam. Additionally, the sleeves feature pit zips and snap cuffs.

The trousers are also made from woven 50/50 NYCO and have the same feature set as the Sphinx trouser such as webbing knee covers. The new uniform will be available in Spring 2011 in MultiCam. Arc’teryx plans to follow this up a year later with multiple color options. They are also researching new lightweight fabrics for combat uniforms that are showing lots of promise.

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Arc’teryx LEAF Updates Website

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Arc’teryx has just updated their website with an excellent page detailing all of the features of their new Armor Compatible clothing system. This should help persuade the last couple of you guys still on the fence.

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Arc’teryx LEAF Armor Compatible Clothing Availablility Update

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Yeah, it’s a mouthful but the armor compatible clothing line is starting to show up in the webstore and will be loaded on to the website by next week. Naturally, this means that you will need an account to see and purchase these products.

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Mayflower Sighting

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

A Mayflower Low-Profile Assaulter Armor Carrier was sighted outside the Arc’teryx hospitality room at SOFIC located in the Campbell Conference Room at the Embassy Suites. Looks pretty good together.

Arc’teryx LEAF 2010 Catalog

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

This is kind of like when I was a kid and the Sears Wish Book would arrive. Lots of new stuff to digest in addition to the compound armor compatible clothing system. You also have gloves and base layers to learn about. Additionally, the catalog tells their materials story so you will get some insight on how they maintain the edge.

Arc’teryx LEAF Catalog 2010

For those of you fortunate enough to be attending SOFIC you can can check out the new line in person at the Campbell Conference Room at the Embassy Suites.

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Arc’teryx Gryphon Jacket Details

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Folks are clamoring for info on the new Arc’teryx LEAF Compound clothing system and they have just released two videos on the Gryphon Jacket including on detailing how the sleeve roll-up system works. Both of the videos give you a good idea of the jacket’s lines and how it is designed to interface with armor.

The new Arc’teryx LEAF Gryphon Jacket from Arc'teryx LEAF on Vimeo.

Arc’teryx LEAF Gryphon Jacket Roll-up Sleeves from Arc'teryx LEAF on Vimeo.

Plate Carrier by Mayflower Research & Consulting.

New Kneecap Colors

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Knee Caps

In addition to the already announced buckle improvement to the Kneecap, Arc’teryx LEAF also plans on releasing new colors including a MultiCam compatible version later this year. No firm date has been set but the new color options will be cut into the line as soon as they are ready. The Kneecap works perfectly with the knee pad pocket featured on the new Compound Armor Compatible Clothing System.

Introducing the Fusion Jacket and Pant

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Arc'teryx's New Fusion Jacket and PantArc’teryx has just released the Fusion Jacket and Pant as part of the LEAF line. Developed as a Buy America compliant alternative to the popular Fission series, the new Fusion products are insulated pieces with windproof yet breathable shells. They are insulated using a non-quilted, laminated material called ThermaTekâ„¢ to prevent cold spots. This construction also means that they will pack down to an amazing 183 cubic inches each.

The jacket features a Napoleon pocket as well as two hand pockets as well as knit cuffs to keep wind debris out of the sleeve. The pant has full side zips to facilitate donning and doffing in addition to an integrated waist belt. Available in Crocodile, naturally.

Be sure to visit Arc’teryx at SHOT Show booth #11044 and at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market booth #1021 with beer call at both locations from 4:00 – 5:30 each day. The beer is really quite tasty and the clothing ever so toasty.