Millet's original material "Dry Edge Tiffon" boasts a high moisture permeability of 50,000mm (50,000g/m2/24h). Developed for skiing and snowboarding this winter, taking advantage of the waterproof and breathable material, which allows 50L of steam to permeate 1m2 of fabric in 24 hours, which is nearly double that of general rainwear. It's "Tiffon Warm Steep".
In the first place, "Tiffon" came out to the world from the spring / summer 2015 model. Millet is based in Annecy, France, but the development of clothing using this material was led by Japan. The development background is that we want to spend comfortably without getting stuffy in the domestic environment where there are many hot seasons and rainy mountaineering.
After that, the lineup that adopted "Tiffon" continued to expand, and now there are "Tiffon 50000" that can be used for spring and summer trekking, "Trilogy Typhon Tough" that can be used for all seasons, and "Tiffon 50000" that is perfect for mountaineering in autumn and winter. Warm" and expand. And finally, in the 23rd season, "Tiffon Warm Steep" was born, which focused on sliding by taking advantage of its performance.
What's the difference between Fall/Winter "Tiffon Warm" and "Tiffon Warm Steep"?
In 2017, “Tiffon Warm” appeared in the outdoor scene.
The basic construction was the same as the spring/summer model, but since it was for autumn/winter, the lining was made of brushed tricot, and the outer material of the early model was slightly thicker than the current one. Even before the introduction of the Typhon Warm Steep, many of the support riders were wearing this model on ski slopes and in the backcountry. The reason is obvious. Not only is it comfortable when skating because the steam inside the wear is released efficiently when you are moving, but it is also light and comfortable, making it perfect for aggressive movements. Nonetheless, as the model is not primarily intended for skiing, it is designed with details that are suitable for activities in the mountains in autumn and winter.
First, let's take a look at the differences in specifications between "Tiffon Warm" and "Tiffon Warm Steep".
In this way, "Typhon Warm Steep" was developed for skiers, incorporating many useful functions that were omitted due to priority.
For those who use the backcountry as their main battlefield, the "Tiffon Warm" boasts high performance waterproof breathable material and a stripped-down construction that creates lightness and ease of movement, which is directly linked to ease of use. However, it limited who could use it. Millet's shell model is called insulation pairing, and by adjusting the items to be worn in the wear according to the environment of the field, you can use one piece of clothing for a long season from midwinter to spring. In other words, for an experienced skater, it was a perfect performance that could be arranged.
In response to the increasing popularity of shell wear with excellent waterproof and breathable materials, Millet has added some adjustments to make it easier for ski resort users to use, based on the ease of use in the backcountry. becomes "Tiffon Warm Steep".
Approaching the functions of the "Tiffon Warm Steep" series
The core of "Tiffon Warm Steep" is "Dry Edge Tiffon", a material with a water permeability of 50,000mm (50,000g/m2/24h) and a water pressure resistance of 20,000mm. In addition to preventing moisture from the outside of the wear, it actively discharges the steam that accumulates inside and cools the body to the outside. The outer material is 50 denier. It is normal to twist the soft sewing thread to make it hard and durable, but it is also characterized by the fact that it is easy to store dead air while maintaining the softness of the fabric due to the exquisite degree of twisting. Combined with the brushed tricot lining, it brings more warmth and soft comfort than "Tiffon Warm".
In order to seek convenience and comfort when skiing at the ski resort, in addition to backcountry support riders, Millet has listened to the voices of many skiers, including SIA demonstrators, and has worked on development. I was particular about the feeling of wearing. We have made numerous improvements and tuned the fit so that you don't feel stress when you wear it, and the silhouette that is easy to move around in.
At that time, I focused more on the position of pockets and how to store them, which many people cite as one of the criteria for ease of use. There were many testers who gave lessons, and there was a high demand for storing small items in pockets. In particular, we changed the pants pocket from a vertical zipper to a horizontal zipper, based on the request that it would be difficult to drop the contents even if you forgot to close it. The chest pocket on the front of the jacket also has a slanted zipper and a gusset to increase storage capacity.
By the way, it seems that the retractable lift ticket holder was initially controversial.
Is it necessary to have a type that can be shown in an era when there are many passes through the machine? There were many opinions that this was the case, but in addition to inserting tickets here, there were various ideas depending on the user, such as inserting lesson schedules and ski resort maps. This is also an example of learning that there are various needs of people who use ski resorts.
"Tiffon Warm Steep" is one of the highlights of this winter, as it incorporates various functions that make it easy to use in the ski resort, along with the sense of security that comes with high performance that is perfect even in tough environments.
Tiffon Warm Steep Jacket & Pants Spec Information
Typhon warm steep jacket TYPHON WARM STEEP JKT
[Men]
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Colors: DEEP RED/NOIR, METHYL BLUE/SAPHIR, H.MUSTARD/BLACK
Weight: 672g
¥
[WOMEN]
Size: XS, S, M, L
Color: DEEP RED/SAPHIR, METHYL BLUE
Weight:
590g 58,300 yen
The unique waterproof and breathable material "Dry Edge Typhon" has a water pressure resistance of 20,000mm and a moisture permeability of 50,000g/m2/24h. Due to its high functionality that supports various snow activities, it can be used regardless of skiing gear or field such as snowboarding. Women's unique cutting makes it less than 100g lighter than the men's model.
Tiffon warm steep jacket TYPHON WARM STEEP PNT UNISEX
Size: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
Color: DEEP RED, BLACK-NOIR, SAPHIR
Weight: 544g
¥49,500
The pants also use the same waterproof and breathable material "Dry Edge Tiffon" as the jacket. It is a unisex model and comes in a wide range of sizes. These lightweight pants are suitable for a wide range of uses, from ski resorts to the backcountry.
Photo/Shouta Kikuchi