Arc'teryx has just been established for 30 years, but with its persistent pursuit of new technology and technology, it has successfully become one of the first-line brands of outdoor clothing and sports equipment, and has gradually developed into a leading brand of professional outdoor sports in the world.
Canada's North Vancouver Coast Mountains climate is the perfect place for the Arc'teryx outdoor product design team to develop and test, all of which are designed to provide reliable performance in extreme environments, leading the way in down jacket warmth and quality reliability.
The full line of Arc'teryx down jackets can be divided into Essentials outdoor all-weather series and casual series, both of which are filled with high-quality white goose down, and the down fill power is mostly 750, which is suitable for use in severe cold areas. The main difference between the two is the appearance design and use, the Essentials outdoor all-weather series focuses on multi-functional down jackets, which are more suitable for various outdoor sports, while the casual series perfectly integrates high-tech outdoor functionality, comfort and durability into everyday wear, and the style design is also more focused on flattering and diverse styles than the outdoor series.
Outstanding warmth and waterproofing
High-quality down also needs to be properly treated to maximize warmth. Moisture is the biggest natural enemy of down, and it is difficult for down to maintain a high degree of warmth after being eroded by moisture, so Archaeopteryx uses Down Composite Mapping hybrid partition filling technology, placing Coreloft synthetic insulation material on the shoulders, armpits and collar where moisture tends to gather, so that moisture is not easy to gather, and down is used for the torso and hood of the down jacket to improve warmth. THE TECHNOLOGY IS USED IN PRODUCTS SUCH AS THORIUM AR AND CERIUM LT IN THE OUTDOOR COLLECTION AND PATERA PARKAS IN THE CASUAL COLLECTION.
In addition to optimizing the down filling technology to keep the down jacket warm, the effect of moisture build-up inside the fabric on the fill power and warmth of the down cannot be ignored, so Arc'teryx uses the Down Contour Composition structure, which places a layer of Coreloft material between the down and Gore-Tex fabric, creating an efficient waterproof and warm insulation system while providing superior moisture resistance.
Structural optimization brings lightweight experience
In order to cope with the extreme cold climate, while keeping the down jacket light and portable, Arc'teryx also has corresponding down insulation technology, the Down Contour™ structure came into being, the linear pleated vertical lining structure maximizes the contact area between the fluffy surface of the down and the body, and also reduces the "cold spots" formed in the internal space, improving the overall warmth efficiency. The 850 puffer jacket CERIUM in the outdoor series is the representative of this technology, and the CERIUM SV has the strongest protection performance in the whole series, which is suitable for extreme weather; The CERIUM LT and CERIUM SL are lightweight and ultra-lightweight, respectively, reducing the overall weight of the down jacket while maintaining its protective performance. High fill power down and just the right construction process make the down jacket achieve the best warmth.
In products that cope with extreme cold climates, such as the ski down jacket Andessa, Arc'teryx uses the Down Contour 3D structure, and the multi-directional square vertical lining that folds inward can avoid cold spots caused by down movement and aggregation, while maintaining maximum down fill power, which is lighter and more compressible than the three-dimensional box structure of traditional down jackets.
The details reflect the outdoor brand DNA
If down technology is the core of improving the warmth of down jackets, then strong and durable fabrics are the guarantee of high protection performance of down jackets, and Gore-Tex fabric is a common choice for Archaeopteryx. In addition, nylon fabrics such as Arato, Teprin and Bast are also lightweight, durable and waterproof, making Arc'teryx down jackets easy to cope with a variety of outdoor conditions.
As a leading brand in outdoor sports, Arc'teryx pays more attention to the details of down jackets, such as the StormHood made of synthetic insulation materials to prevent wind and warmth, the Cohaesive adjustment buckle for easy glove operation, the WaterTight™ zipper is highly water-resistant, and the down jacket can be compressed and packed, which is very suitable for professional outdoor enthusiasts.
The casual series also incorporates a lot of outdoor details, but the overall style is biased towards urban leisure, and there are many knee-length coats compared to the outdoor series with regular lengths, which not only pay attention to warmth, but also can modify the body. However, it is worth noting that Arc'teryx down jacket products are generally large, so no matter which series of Arc'teryx products you buy, it is recommended to consult customer service or try them on in person.
Although the performance of Arc'teryx down jackets is excellent, the price of the product is higher, the price of down jackets is generally more than 4,000 yuan, and the price difference between domestic and foreign prices is large, suitable for people with a loose budget.