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maybe check out general research too?

(mountain research, etc.) https://www.sett.co.jp

 

i'm not sure if they actually have a storefront, but here is an address

1-14-11, Coorperative House Aobadai #105, Aobadai, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo, Japan

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Can anyone suggest a hoodie that's actually warm and not crazy expensive? I tend to be rough on my everyday wear hoodies and I'd like to not spend a fortune on one. Slim-fitting is better than loose, as well.

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What are everyone's thoughts on Disaeran? I've never seen any for sale on the bay, and I've only found some smaller sizes for sale on Rakuten's global market.

 

Anyone able to proxy from Japan or give any insight into the product, I would appreciate it.

Never seen it in person but judging from close-up photos and detailed descriptions it wasn't made as well as other stuff discussed in this topic. Nice designs indeed but not really that well made and not exactly great materials, a bit overpriced too.

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I was in Stone Island in London yesterday and they offered me 25% off SISP stuff as the sale starts on the 26th anyway. With it being next door to Rapha and over the road from Maharishi, I'm gonna be broke by New Year. Stopped by a shop called Foxhall in Covent Garden as well and they've started doing some tech wear. I copped a softshell hoody in a French tech fabric that was quite nice. Will post some details later.

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The Siki Im articulated raw denim went on sale at SuspensionPoint so I picked up the last pair of 30s, figure they fit into this aesthetic pretty well. Double darted knee and hidden button, leather patch on right back pocket and a good taper. Other images wont load for me but here's the link; http://suspensionpoint.ca/siki-im-slim-denim-black-raw

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Does anyone have any experience with Sympatex? How similar is it to Goretex, seems like the exact same laminate structure. They also offer quite a thorough explanation of their testing processes.

 

Taken from their site: http://www.sympatex.com/en/index

Lovers of the great outdoors have high demands for their clothing. It must keep their body dry whilst controlled the body temperature perfectly in all weathers and regardless of activity level.

The best way of assuring comfort and perfect protection from the weather is with the â€œonion systemâ€, which involves layers of different garments:

  • A base layer with conductive, wicking properties
  • Mid-layers with an insulating and heat-regulating function
  • Top layers with a weather protection function (waterproof, breathable and windproof)

The outermost layer has the most demanding task: On the one hand it must allow sweat to escape whilst at the same time it must protect the body from wet and cold from the outside.

As one of the leading membrane specialists in the world, Sympatex concentrates fully on this outermost layer. With a membrane which is 100% waterproof, optimal breathable and 100% windproof.

In these core points the Sympatex membrane achieves performance values which are well above the levels required by the standard and therefore provides excellent protection and comfort for the wearer.

As far as environmental protection is concerned, as well, Sympatex is a pioneer with its 100% recyclable membrane. Top performance for man and nature.

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yo bud.

 

Inseam is 32", outseam is 41". 

 

They fit amazing on smaller framed people. We cut the first run with a bit of a lower rise, but has a more tailored leg so it looks on point. I'll take care of you if you need to swap or anything. If you're a 28-30w, get a S. 

Hello!

 

How can i provide info about my order from your site? (:

Thnx in advance.

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First World Problems:
 

 

 

So J38 LP or S?


The S has much more functionality but... that LP doe...

 


Yup, second that! Truly awesome fabric in person. Much more classy look than Stotz, without losing that ACR edge.

 


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@abe1x That Munari quote stings.

@abe1x I'm pretty much drawn to expensive materials like a moth to flame. But at the same time recoil away from luxury materials.

@abe1x If the expense is due to care, time and quality that's fine by me. If it's due to scarcity and exclusivity fuck that.

@abe1x I guess I could argue I don't actually like expensive materials, I like ones that deliver value for the money irregardless of cost.

@abe1x Feels like a cop out though...

@abe1x The material must be considered

 

 

Would you pay $100 extra for techwear with a wool face fabric; $1,000 for cashmere; $10,000 for vicuna? If they were the same price, would you still choose the nylon goretex? Do luxurious fabrics have a place in techwear? What do you consider luxurious?

 

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Speaking of classy face fabrics I really love the hand and look of the Arc'teryx "P75d" Gore-tex fabric, now featured on the new Veilance Field Jacket and the Therme parka. Very nice cotton like feel but really it is a durable textured polyester weave.

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@Tigerpawn said it better than I could have.

 

What I love about the urban tech wear sect of the apparel industry is that it doesn't need to have all of the elements that it's professional use brethren have.

 

It takes all of the elements that are useful from technical apparel, but adds in uniqueness and wearability. Thats the difference between one of us wearing a sleek Veilance, ACR or SISP jacket, and the frat-boy wearing the north face polar fleece next to us in line.

 

Also, I've visited GORE's facilities for work, and I must say their performance standards and vetting process are pretty impressive. They hold the professional technical apparel to the same set of strict guidelines as the more fashion based labels using their technology. So despite the fact that Visvim, ACR, SISP, Nanamica and Veilance might use uncommon face fabrics, but GORE has worked with these companies to ensure that these fabrics will perform and meet their strict standards. Otherwise the companies wouldn't be allowed to put the GORE-TEX name on it.

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Also, I've visited GORE's facilities for work, and I must say their performance standards and vetting process are pretty impressive. They hold the professional technical apparel to the same set of strict guidelines as the more fashion based labels using their technology. So despite the fact that Visvim, ACR, SISP, Nanamica and Veilance might use uncommon face fabrics, but GORE has worked with these companies to ensure that these fabrics will perform and meet their strict standards. Otherwise the companies wouldn't be allowed to put the GORE-TEX name on it.

 

see:

 

Big Outside mag investigative piece on Gore Tex: http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/insane-in-the-membrane.html

eVent definitely made a lot of mistakes, not the least of which was using inferior face fabrics on what is arguably a superior membrane. Gore's quality control is awesome and part of that involves having high quality face fabrics (from a tech side, visually their face options are pretty shitty except for the japanese lifestyle stuff).

As for eVent licensing their membrane, this is actually an amazing thing for the consumers. It means that companies can laminate anything to the membrane and make much better fabrics because of it. I've seen some awesome chambray and denim stuff laminated to eVent and I'm sure there will be a lot more coming in the next couple seasons, the licensing thing is pretty new.

The other thing the article didn't mention is that Gore Japan (and I'm guessing Europe) are obviously is much more lenient than Gore in the US. If it wasn't for all the Japanese lifestyle stuff 90% of the Gore articles people fiend over around here wouldn't be allowed on the market. It's a bitch to get a Gore license in the first place, and the way they control the garment makes it damn hard for people to do interesting stuff. With eVent and to a certain extent Neoshell (which is WAY more comfortable than Gore btw) people can design what they want and actually make it without some anal company signing off on it.

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The reason gore is so strict about their fabric is the branding: the consumer doesn't know about face fabrics or whatever, they just see the gtx tag and expect to be dry. If company X does their own laminating and botches the package and it delaminates or forms heavy condensation, the consumer is going to blame it on gore-tex, not company X.

Re: isaora sale, i was just browsing their collection more attentively and i had a thought. As much as i like them being around in the tech world, their aesthetic is actually kind of garish in a lot of ways. They're a bit like the g-star of techwear with their contrast fabric pockets and weird dyes.

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