Item 2019.93 - 7L Purple Down 415 Trek Parka

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2019.93

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7L Purple Down 415 Trek Parka

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  • 2019 (Creation)

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7L
(2015-)

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7L is a Manchester-based performance and functional menswear label. The name and designs are inspired by the US military's Extended Cold Weather Clothing System which consists of multiple layer options for the wearer in order to fully protect them in different low temperature environments.

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Short purple coat with down feather interlining, pink lining and hood (production sample including re-used linings from left-over fabric from previous seasons). The parka has ultrasonic welded seams. It closes centre front with a zip and a double flap wind protection covering which closes with magnetic fastenings. At the neck of the hood are two purple '7L' press stud fastenings and there is one at the bottom hem. Each side has two waterproof zipped pockets, one horizontal, one vertical. The end of all zips have a matt garage to ensure waterproof quality. There is also an invisible zipped pocket above the vertical pocket.

The hood has a stiff peak insert, and two stoppered elastic draw cords. There is another draw cord around the waist, which feeds down a channel sewn into the centre front facing. There is a channel pocket across the back, which closes with a zip on each end. The inside lining has a removable elasticated waist snow skirt which fastens at the front with four snap fasteners. There are inside zipped pockets on each side and a headphone hole on the left. The sleeve cuffs have a cotton elastane grey inner layer mitten with thumb hole.
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: China (garment), Switzerland (fabric)
Manufactured in Shenzhen, China by A-Garment.

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      Label: 7 Layer System 7 Layers / 7 Continents / Size M Layer 7 / Trek System
      Materials: 65% polyester, 28% polyurethane, 7% finishings by Schoeller®: WB-Formula, C_change™ all Bluesign® approved, cuffs cotton elastane
      Down filling: Grey Goose down - Sustainable Down Source certified by Responsible Down Standard

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      Schoeller® C_change™ membrane:
      It reacts to the different temperatures and activities. As soon as greater moisture is produced as a result of a higher prevailing temperature or greater body heat, the membrane structure opens and allows excess heat and water vapour to escape to the outside air. As soon as the body produces less heat energy, and consequently less moisture, the membrane structure contracts again.

      Schoeller®-WB-formula fabric:
      Elastic materials laminated to polyurethane membrane technology utilising breathable lamination systems available in either two-layer or three-layer construction. Properties include: permanent elasticity, wind and waterproof, breathable, moisture vapour permeable, lightweight.

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      Bluesign® is system designed to monitor and increase sustainability performance through the whole textile industry supply chain. It includes chemical suppliers and textile manufacturers.

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      Final production design details and changes from the sample:
      1. Bright Green with black lining (same fabric composition as purple sample)
      2. Purple with dark purple lining (fabric leftover from previous seasons, 100% polyester,
      ripstop, high tech micro, DWR+)
      3. Black with black lining (same fabric composition as purple sample)
      4. Black with dark purple lining (fabric leftover from previous seasons, 100% polyester,
      ripstop, high tech micro, DWR+
      Cuffs polyester drawn textured yarn (black).
      Drawcord on front waistband with added puller to support the stopper.

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