Urban Techwear

[scamster]

Northwest if you like technical patterned outerwear give white mountaineering a look.

came on here to post the cst-01 got beaten to the punch, looks good but wish the steel band was anodised black or a deep gunmetal grey.

Edited January 20, 2013 by scamster

[Northwest]

I enjoy White Mountaineering but I can't find a piece where I would want to save up for it instead of buying more Outlier, for example. I would be more tempted to save for Nanamica, Arcteryx Veilance, SISP, or Acronym before White Mountaineering due to their exceptional functionality. I guess it feels overpriced more than other brands. Socks especially. I can get patterned merino socks for $10-$12 rather than $50 for a 80% acrylic, 10% nylon, 8% wool, 2% cashmere sock. If this blend has any specific performance attributes I am unaware of someone feel free to correct me. But yeah. Just my thoughts on white mountaineering. I would, however, have probably done whatever it took to acquire the White Mountaineering BLK tees. Mannnnnnn. Those still look great.

Mountain tee, then birds, then forest. But I love them all.

[deadsunrise]

I ordered yesterday some Converse X Schoeller.

appart from Outlier's Supermarine... are there other options for water resistant sneakers?

[danii]

almost all major manufacturers released gtx sneaks already. as far as i am concerned tretorn and puma keep on producing them on regular basis.

[SuE]

I ordered yesterday some Converse X Schoeller.

appart from Outlier's Supermarine... are there other options for water resistant sneakers?

... by "water resistant" do you mean to say 'cutting edge tech fabrics'? Because, you know, leather or rubber sneakers are pretty water resistant and also pretty common. And there is a long list of goretex sneakers here:

http://www.gore-tex.com/products/men/footwear/walking/

Alas I don't know of other water resistant shoes made with supermarine or shoeller fabric...

Edited January 20, 2013 by SuE

[deadsunrise]

cutting edge tech fabrics, yes

[aso2004]

I ordered yesterday some Converse X Schoeller.

appart from Outlier's Supermarine... are there other options for water resistant sneakers?

I recently backed these guys on kickstarter, we'll see how they turn out. Pity is I only get the shoes in april but they seem sturdy and hightech enuff enough for next winter..

http://forsake.co/about/

The big sneaker brands churn out a lot of GTX and membrane sneakers...Meindl track shoes have come through for me but that's function over form..

[Brainboy]

Sure, Schoeller is nice, but why want water-resistant shoes over waterproof like GTX?

Also, Supermarine is definitely not cutting edge or anything, just another label for the good old high density cotton weave + DWR.

Speaking of HD cotton fabrics, there should be a pair of Ventile "chucks" in Nigel Cabourn's SS13.

Edited January 20, 2013 by Brainboy

[Japaslavian]

Some University of Michigan researchers have developed a new "Superomniphobic Surface" coating that can supposedly repel any liquid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ICw5k1tDZSk

There's all sorts of sciencing I don't understand, but could be interesting to see if this catches on.

[FinleyB]

Now we know what to expect from Acronym and Veilance in the coming years....

[Northwest]

Damn. Sulfuric acid? Now granted its probably diluted but how sick would it be to have a jacket that could protect you from the acid rain of the future?

[aso2004]

Urban Techwear for drone riddled streets...

http://www.primitivelondon.co.uk/exhibition-adam-harvey-stealth-wear-new-designs-for-counter-surveillance-presented-by-primitive-london-and-tank-magazine/

[FinleyB]

lol, £1500 tin foil hats..

[Appleseed]

Need to do that Zero History 'Ugly T-Shirt'-

[TEKsevenZERO]

A pair of interesting 'combat shirts' as we are on the subject of protective urban wear.

[brooks_]

I recently backed these guys on kickstarter, we'll see how they turn out. Pity is I only get the shoes in april but they seem sturdy and hightech enuff enough for next winter..

http://forsake.co/about/

The big sneaker brands churn out a lot of GTX and membrane sneakers...Meindl track shoes have come through for me but that's function over form..

I backed them as well. Probably one of the things I'm most excited about on KS, but I'm kinda nervous about sizing, though. If I remember right, it's kind of a one shot deal where if they don't fit, you're screwed.

[scamster]

Urban Techwear for drone riddled streets...

http://www.primitive...-tank-magazine/

techwear for running away from police helicopters?

joking aside interesting stuff!

Edited January 22, 2013 by scamster

[SuE]

Hey Tigerprawn, how do you clean the outlier bag? Mine is getting a bit dirty:

Truth be told I don't use it often, if at all. It was my first 'advanced fabric' purchase though and drew me down into the urban techware rabbit hole.

[aso2004]

I backed them as well. Probably one of the things I'm most excited about on KS, but I'm kinda nervous about sizing, though. If I remember right, it's kind of a one shot deal where if they don't fit, you're screwed.

Think if they do it wisely they will ask for a foot drawing or give you the brannock sizing.. Thing I am worried about is the flex of the sole because with that much going on in the sole itself it might turn out too sturdy

[drgitlin]

Love that.

[danii]

http://forsake.co/about/

haven't seen uglier shoes for a while and i don't really understand how cordura is considered breathable fabric, also the construction of grain leather (perfored=will soak) over waterproof cordura (shoe will stay wet) seems wierd. not to mention that the colour combinations look like they bought some discount leftovers.

[wahwho11]

shoe looks ugly. looks like a skate shoe had dirty dirty sex with a lugz

[Northwest]

The earphone hole is the only part that seems gimmicky, but even that is actually hidden by the lapel. I think it's pretty cool.

[wahwho11]

well, for 500, you get pants, jacket and that little storm flap. if it fits well, that's a good deal.. the texture of the fabric looks nice.

[SuE]

Isaora is on sale: 40% off.

[lxh]

anyone have experience with the SI:SP modular quilted insulator liner or vest?

http://www.firmamentberlin.com/stone_island_shadow/22823/modular_quilted_liner_jacket.html

I'm planning to pair it with my aw11 stealth trench - or would it be more worthwhile to go with a light down jacket instead?

[EG562]

It's such a simple and basic bag. I use mine for day hikes or short trips around town so I don't have to carry stuff in my hands. It works well as a weekender too. I won mine from Outlier, but I don't think I would have purchased it full price. However, it did lead me to HMG and I bought one of their more functional backpacking bags which I absolutely love and have used every trip since.

As for cleaning... I've only cleaned mine once. I just took it into the shower with a soft sponge and used a little detergent. It gets dirty every trip so I stopped caring haha.

Seems like a easy bag to make w/ tyvek and some straps for like 4 max$.

Edited January 24, 2013 by EG562

[svelten]

Some University of Michigan researchers have developed a new "Superomniphobic Surface" coating that can supposedly repel any liquid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ICw5k1tDZSk

There's all sorts of sciencing I don't understand, but could be interesting to see if this catches on.

I LOVE it. Form alone can only go so far. Veilance just further increased its long term potential and viability assuming this coating is feasible to incorporate (economically and physically speaking) onto clothes..

[readytoignite]

hit the techwear jackpot, hard size to find, half off and just in time for the arctic chill

also - been slacking on getting a fit pic of the Aether polar trench that phelan asked for a million years ago so here you go:

Edited January 25, 2013 by readytoignite

[mike lowrey]

that looks cool. how warm is it? good for full on winter conditions?

may have been mentioned, but firmament has quite a bit of stuff at 50% off, including some SI shadow, laminar and veilance.