Urban Techwear

[z-axis]

post-wwIII hardhats

[larssss]

For those who care, wm discontinued the BLK line...

that's kind of a bummer, but then again, blk always looked a bit too much like a snowboard brand to me. There was some good stuff in there though, the magnetic closures were cool.

[Appleseed]

The logo did them in (4)

My Veilance Scope shirt came in today. Great fit and finish as usual.

[unmen]

http://krakatau.ru/?model=qx79-2

// Veilance FW11 is dope!

[phelen]

Future Urban Tech:)

Researchers from the University of Dallas in Texas have hijacked one of nature’s most intriguing phenomena — the mirage — to make an invisibility cloak. It can hide objects from view, works best underwater and even has a near-instant on/off switch.

To understand how it works, you need to first grasp the basics of the mirage effect. This unusual experience, sometimes seen in the desert or on hot roads during the summer, can trick your brain into seeing objects that aren’t really there.

It happens when a big change in temperature over a small distance bends light rays so they’re sent towards the eye rather than bouncing off the surface. So if you see a pool of blue water in the middle of the desert it’s just the blue sky being redirected from the warm ground and sent directly into your eye. Your brain, being the clever little computer that it is, swaps this mad image out for something more sensible: a pool of water.

With that in mind, the researchers wanted to find a material that has an exceptional ability to conduct heat and quickly transfer it to surrounding areas to mimic the light-distorting temperature gradients of the desert. That material, they found, was, sheets of carbon nanotubes.

The nanotubes — one-molecule-thick sheets of carbon wrapped up into cylindrical tube — have the density of air but the strength of steel. They’re also excellent conductors, making them an ideal material to exploit the “mirage effect.â€

Through electrical stimulation, the transparent sheet of highly aligned nanotubes can be quickly heated to high temperatures. By transferring that heat to its surrounding areas, a steep temperature gradient is generated, which causes the light rays to bend away from the object concealed behind the device. Therefore, the object appears invisible.

“It is remarkable to see this cloaking device demonstrated in real life and on a workable scale,†said a spokesperson for the Institute of Physics. “The array of applications that could arise from this device, besides cloaking, is a testament to the excellent work of the authors.â€

[Lloyd]

Jokes, however sounds like it might melt your gore-tex!

[OkayOkay]

Aye. Gonna be a little bit of a long post, but I just got my hands on some of the new Endless Ammo styles for this Fall I had mentioned earlier in this thread. Stuff looks pretty solid, and the pricepoints are pretty unfuckwitable. If you're interested in sizing/measurements lemme know and I'll see what I can do.

Base Tee -- $30

Recycled Tri Blend, F-Stop Pocket

One of the best fitting tees I've tried on in a long time.

Operations Breaker - $130

70D Ripstop, F-Stop Pockets

Black and Grey available

Range Fleece -- $79

Black, F-Stop Pocket

also shown in all pics is the Garrison Pant -- $149

Speckled Tweed Denim

F-Stop Pocket

Fabric pic (shit quality, sorry...)

More outerwear drops later in the season, but I've checked most of it out already. They use Shoeller Nanosphere for most of the pieces, but are throwing in some pretty cool additions this Fall. Pricepoints fall in the same range, outerwear around $180ish, I don't think anything is over $200. Most, if not all made in San Francisco. Guys behind the brand are really good people too, some of the nicest I've met.

As I mentioned before, I'd like the see them tailor the cuts in a bit more, they can be a little roomy in the arms and cuffs, but most people I've seen that have tried it on in person have been stoked. Pricepoint is gonna be a huge + for these guys, they do a pretty solid job and they keep it affordable. If you got questions lemme know.

Sorry about the ugly model, it's BearCousin. Plus rep him, he needs all the confidence he can get.

[brother teresa]

Loopwheel tees made of COOLMAX ®fabric

[wahwho11]

that henely

[akuma no uta]

So I wandered into the gap today while I was killing time at my local mall, and I noticed ALOT of very "tech-y" jackets. Nylon shells with down insulation that claimed water resistance, laminated zippers on hoodies and such, kinda weirder me out a bit. Is tech really the next big thing?

[shanelong]

I noticed the same thing. I bought a jacket for 40 bucks thats made with schoeller c-change. From what I read about it, its a waterproof/windproof membrane that increase or decrease breathability and heat retention due to the temperature.

[tweeds]

Is tech really the next big thing?

fuckyeahtechwear.tumblr.com

Your sentiment is probably what the denim heads in Ueno thought when the SugarCane Spring first happened.

[flock 2.0]

Techwear will be to 2012 what Americana was to 2010...

or whatever man, i dunno.

[DüM]

but I'd much rather see overtly teched out ninja dudes than the 'heritage' #menswear shit.

If people want to obsess over dope waterproof fabrics, than that's fine.

[cmdR]

I'd love to see techninj girls...

In other news, Disæran is almost here!

[Vinneus]

Techwear will be to 2012 what Americana was to 2010...

afraid so....

[danii]

at least noone can laugh at ninjas but lumberjacks are plain silly:D

[tweeds]

but I'd much rather see overtly teched out ninja dudes than the 'heritage' #menswear shit.

If people want to obsess over dope waterproof fabrics, than that's fine.

Thing is, 'heritage' #menswear is only shit because it's been diluted to the point of meaningless, no? - the same thing could easily happen to dope 'waterproof' #tech fabric ninja clothes.

I'm picturing SS-CP1 rips in crap fabrics, more wearable proportions, cheap closures, for one-fifteenth of the price, and worn round East End. Completely laughable.

[Stacks]

only time will tell, but I agree w/ DÃœM would rather see people dressing techninj (even if it does go mainstream and get diluted). At least it would be ours rather than ripped off some previous generation.

[wahwho11]

the real question is: how long do i soak?

[cmdR]

Yes more techninj please, I want to see the future I imagined growing up for reals.

Btw. that shirt jacket (first on the Disæran hanger) gives me a real J4TS vibe... must kop!

[flock 2.0]

Any recommendations on some Techninj approved sunglasses?

Something perhaps more subtle than Oakleys...

[seenmy]

TB ditas are really good for the look

[conqueror]

does dita have an australian stockist?

[Brainboy]

I'm not sure about Dita, it looks too big, colourful and fashiony for techninj. I prefer some really small Italian brands (ungooglable) or Polaroids, even Oakley have some nice, more stealth pieces.

[phelen]

http://disaeran.com/FW1112-slideshow/DSRN-FW1112.html

[Stacks]

i want those grey sweatpants

[Cloud_SB]

I need those 2 jackets with the strange cuff adjustment elastic thingy system!

Those are also the only 2 items I really like, other jackets are not my thing, pants are ok but look like recycles of acronym designs.

Oh and is it my internet connection or is that slideshow mad lagging?

[larssss]

the fit on the pants looks a bit off but the details look cool.

I hate the slideshow format! arg. the sliding made me feel motion sick because i was looking at everything so closely.

the elastic cuff is awesomely simple, well done!.

[HisPiffness]

Does anyone know of a good proxy to use to get my hands on some Disæran gear? Also, does anyone know the prices / release dates?