Layering wear that comes in handy throughout the season, from the coldest winter to the remaining snow. Part 2 introduces the latest models of 9 popular brands.
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mont・bell
national made-in-Japan brand that takes into account the climate, nature, and Japanese body shape.
¥7920/size S~XL/4 colors
The excellent stretchability ease of movement , and at the same time, it allows a moderate amount of stuffiness to escape from the inside, providing a comfortable environment inside the garment without overheating even during intense hikes. The cuffs are cut diagonally to achieve a comfortable fit and stress-free stock work. From skiing in the spring to high altitudes in the harshest of winters, this is a versatile piece that can be used in a wide range of situations, especially in situations where there is a lot of exercise.
Super Merino Wool MW Tights M'S 7370 yen/Size S~U/XL/2 colors
Underwear made from high-quality merino wool blended with 15% polyester. It is a best-selling model that combines the goodness of natural materials and the goodness of synthetic fibers into one. It keeps you warm from the moment you put your sleeves on, suppresses the growth of odor-causing bacteria, and keeps your clothes comfortable with its high humidity conditioning action. Furthermore, even if it gets wet with sweat, it does not get cold easily and dries quickly. It's highly durable and can be washed in a washing machine at home without any problems, so it's sure to be a heavy rotation piece throughout the year.
¥27,940/size XS to XL/4 colors
A down jacket that can be stored in the palm of your hand and weighs only 130g. High-quality down with 1,000 fill power is used, so it's light but surprisingly soft, voluminous and warm. The box that encloses the down uses a quilting pattern with fewer seams to suppress uneven down and cold spots. A minimum insulation jacket that can be used in a variety of situations, such as a cold weather garment that can be hidden under the lid of a backpack, or as a middle layer worn under a shell during the coldest of winters.
NORRØNA
https://www.full-marks.com/norrona/
A cutting-edge Nordic brand that pushes up from Satoyama to the Himalayas
¥28,600/size S to XXL/3 colors
A breathable insulation jacket with a special heat-retaining fiber (OCTA) on the lining and a water-repellent lightweight Pertex material on the outer material. A new material (OCTA) with 8 radial folds on the cross section keeps warm air in while releasing moderate heat. Flexible and warm stretch material is used for the armpits and cuffs, so it can follow intense movements without stress. It is an innovative piece of clothing that can be worn all day long as a mid-layer with a perfect balance of heat retention and moisture permeability, especially in situations where there is intense movement in the snowy mountains.
26,400 yen/size S to XL/3 colors
A revolutionary jacket developed for ski touring in Norway, a ski powerhouse. Adopts a hybrid fabric that combines soft shell for the outer material and fleece for the lining. It doesn't get too hot when you're actively hiking, and it keeps you warm when you feel cold. It has excellent elasticity and wind resistance, and is useful as an outerwear on sunny days. Highly breathable fabric is placed on the back of the backpack to provide moisture wicking and comfortable fitting. The hood is designed to fit under a helmet, and is recommended for those who enjoy aggressive mountain skiing all year round.
yen/size S to XL/all 3 colors
An innovative hybrid hooded jacket made up of soft shell and fleece that is thicker than LYNGEN HILOFLEX 100 on the front and back. It is a highly versatile jacket that can be used as an outer layer when hiking in fine weather, or as a mid layer to maintain body temperature when skiing. With a face mask inside the hood, thumbholes on the cuffs, and a drawcord on the hem, it has an excellent gimmick that keeps out the cold. The outer fabric has a smooth and smooth texture, so layering with outerwear is smooth and comfortable. It is a wear that harmonizes with nature flexibly for all ski touring during the season.
Peak Performance
https://peakperformanceonline.jp/
A Swedish apparel brand that can be worn stylishly from streetwear to snowy mountains
yen / size S to XL / 5 colors
A fleece jacket that is flexible, comfortable and warm. It features a rounded design that looks as if the main zipper is connected to the hood. The hood has a double structure with a brushed interior that keeps the head warm and protected. With a simple design with two hand pockets and thumbholes, this hoodie can be worn seamlessly anywhere from the city to the mountains.
yen/size S to XXL/5 colors
An insulation jacket that uses 100% recycled materials for the outer material, lining, and filling. Adopts a unique box structure that eliminates uneven padding and cold spots. It is a highly versatile model that can be used as an outer layer because it uses synthetic cotton that does not lose bulk even when wet, and as a middle layer because it is thin and does not feel bulky. Eco-friendly wear that is tough enough to be washed in a home washing machine, and is typical of a brand from Sweden, an environmental superpower.
THE NORTH FACE
https://www.goldwin.co.jp/tnf/
A driving force in the outdoor world who never stops adventuring to “pursue the human body more comfortably and to higher heights”
12,100 yen/size WS/WM, S~XL/3 colors
A technical base layer that wicks away sweat even during high activity. The biggest feature is a double-face structure that combines a dry layer with a water-repellent finish on the skin surface and a water-absorbing layer that quickly spreads and dries sweat on the surface. The silhouette is a little tight, but the stretchability of the fabric itself and the three-dimensional stitching allow it to follow dynamic movements. Thumbholes are attached to the cuffs, and smartphones and maps can be easily stored in the chest pocket using stretch fabric. The perfect underwear for active ski tours when you are worried about getting cold.
HYBRID VENTRIX PANT 24,200 yen/size WS/WM, S-XL/2 colors
Active insulation series with well-balanced 4 functions: water repellency + breathability + heat retention + elasticity. Enclosed with synthetic fiber Ventrix, which has improved stretchability and breathability by inserting slits, it maintains heat retention during stagnation, and the slits open according to the movement of the body to discharge stuffiness during action. As a mid-layer, it is a useful item from tours to the slopes. In addition, the stretch recycled nylon of the outer fabric is water repellent, so it can be worn as an outerwear in light rain or snow. The design is also casual, so you can wear it all day long as street wear for après-ski.
13,200 yen/size WS/WM/S~XL/all 3 colors
A highly insulated hoodie with a hood that functions as a balaclava. The outer material is smooth and slippery so that the sleeves can be passed through, and the lining is made of grid fleece with long pile for both heat retention and breathability. It features a kangaroo pocket with a narrowed entrance, thumbholes on the sleeves, a balaclava and a gimmick that prevents cold air from entering. The origin of the name comes from "Curl", which is a good skiing terrain with good wind.
Text／Shinya Moriyama