Urban Techwear

[Bryce Lewis]

is-ness (デサント) Asymmetrical Jacket

jacket is SICK in black, but not for $550. I tracked it down to the original website:

http://shop.one-ness-fukuoka.com/?pid=36376932

[danii]

some more isaora fit pics as i promissed posts before:

isaora tech 2-L PCM riding jacket size S (http://www.isaora.com/product-p/9309.htm)

isaora garment dyed down anorak size S (i wish i took XS) (http://www.isaora.com/product-p/9306-b.htm)

and the infamous 3000JPY ACR SS-H2

[EG562]

minatour

[ienosis]

picked up a mountain parka from the uniqlo innovation range today. size m, bit big but apparently the last one left (in uk).

not sure if it qualifies due to it's light grey not black nature, but its a good technical waterproof shell jacket. seams are taped (not super perfectly but more than enough to keep it waterproof, just not perfect).

will post pics if anyone's interested, for £45 ($70) i'd say it was a pretty good bargain (urbantech student here without hundreds available for clothing).

[akuma no uta]

Yes please post pictures, this thread is dying for pictures of garments that people actually own!

[opetian]

More techwear than urban, but interesting (

Zero-Loft Aerogels!

)

http://www.gizmag.com/future-fabrics-hydrophobic-down-zero-loft-dryq/20742/

[cameron-]

anyone handle polartec neoshell?

does it swish when you walk?

[Abe1x]

Yes, Neoshell is as loud as Gore. It's still a membrane.

It also seems to run significantly cooler and less clammy, but it's also less wind resistant. Overall though it feels significantly better than Gore and eVent.

[ruco]

Totem tech!

A simple 2 (not 3) layer shell of cotton laminated onto a polyurethane membrane. I've read differing accounts of PU and the possibility of its deterioration over time but for now the jacket is perfectly waterproof and remarkably soft for a shell. In fact it has to be the softest most comfortable 'tech' piece I've come across. I've always felt that cotton or wool laminated onto gore-tex created a rigid and cold feel. I'm not sure that two materials complement each other very well hence why I paid the premium for the totem - its a reasonable compromise.

Edited December 8, 2011 by ruco

[akuma no uta]

you caved in?!?!?! amazing dude!

[Stacks]

damn that looks cool

[ruco]

had to - after last years mis-fit and trying on everything at bergdorf i had no choice but to cave. good thing as japan was sold out and one was left in hk.

quick fit:

Edited December 8, 2011 by ruco

[bryanayrb]

did the outlier backpack really sell out in one day. lol

[conqueror]

really? good on them, i'm amazed.

Edited December 9, 2011 by conqueror

[crackerjacker]

i guess it was like the merino cardigans.. experimental release or something

wasnt too excited about the backpacks

[kpnv]

if you guys wanna kop something from outlier, there's a discount until friday midnight. DEC7 for 11% off.

[Stacks]

did it sell out? looks like still up

[fasttimes]

they're pre-orders for january. guessing it was a small first run.

[Abe1x]

Yep, small first run, small second run, small company in general.

[Brainboy]

Does anyone have something to tell about Aether Atmosphere jacket?

I'm considering buying it...

Edited December 11, 2011 by Brainboy

[larssss]

cross post from recent purchases: veilance windstopper blazer

Wore it around the city today, fit is excellent. Wish it had side vents instead of a center pleat and the vertical hand pockets feel a bit odd but overall I'd recommend to anyone looking for a tech blazer

[Brainboy]

I have that blazer (in black) and it's very awesome indeed. Love your colour too!

Hand pockets are great, they make much more sense than traditional blazer pockets, when the weather gets bad (light rain etc) you can walk around with hands in your pockets, LIKE A BOSS.

Also William Gibson in Veilance blazer (and visvim):

Edited December 12, 2011 by Brainboy

[akuma no uta]

Thank you for that' 'twas great

[EG562]

anyone recommend some daily/beater/outdoor techspec gloves that are non premium?

[Brainboy]

http://arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?EN/Mens/Gloves ?

I like Rivet AR - made with Polartec PS, Hardface and high quality leather.

[Guest guincho]

anyone have any experience with that uniqlo mountain parka? or know how I can cop?

also looking for a water-resistant shell. you think a north face resolve will do? not trying to spend a lot.

[EG562]

patagucci torrent shell is the no brainer affordable option. cant go wrong.

[Landy]

Does anyone have something to tell about Aether Atmosphere jacket?

I'm considering buying it...

I like Aether's approach and philosophy. They have more mature cuts, but there's definitely technology and performance in their product. Their jackets are made in Canada by FYI designs... the same company that does stuff for Burton's aK line and Hiroshi Fujiwara's FsF line.

I actually have the Aether summit jacket on sale on the marketplace right now. I hoard too many technical jackets and I'm trying to reduce my wardrobe size. Lol.

[readytoignite]

anyone recommend some daily/beater/outdoor techspec gloves that are non premium?

just got the rab latoks and pretty happy with them... event and grippy as shit. theyre kinda bulky to be urban tech but solid multi purpose gloves nonetheless

[larssss]

Their jackets are made in Canada by FYI designs... the same company that does stuff for Burton's aK line and Hiroshi Fujiwara's FsF line.

I think you mean they are designed in Canada by FYI, not manufactured there, nothing is mass produced at FYI. Are they actually manufactured in Canada as well? I've been wondering wondering where its made.