Rocky Mountain Featherbed ChristyVest is a thorough explanation.
CHRISTY VEST is one of the most popular downwear items from Rocky Mountain Featherbed. This is the ultimate down vest, which is a perfect match between the natural boa at the neck, a pair of leather yokes that are cut off by a single piece, and a different combination of nylon.
This time,We hope to be able to share the appeal of CHRISTY VEST materials, why it has excellent heat retention, as well as the size, coordination, and style.
We will introduce the materials that are common to Rocky Mountain Featherbed.
● 70 denier custom-made high-density nylon taffeta is amazing
This nylon is essential when making downwear for Rocky Mountain Featherbed. 35SUMMERS developed this material over 10 years ago. This is an original nylon taffeta that we have come to after researching since we acquired the trademark in 2005. It has become a tough material with a classic feel, completely different from the thin, soft, lightweight nylon that is currently the mainstream.
Despite retaining the texture of the time, we have succeeded in developing materials that are compatible with the current quality, and thanks to this fabric development, this brand has led to a long-term collaboration with WAREHOUSE, famous for its manufacturing, and has expanded its brand. I've done it.
Also,General nylon taffeta is waterproof by coating the surface (applying resin), but this will result in loss of breathability. Ensuring breathability is essential for downwear.
To compensate for this drawback, Rocky Mountain Featherbed nylon taffeta is not coated, and the silaid processing (prevents down blowing) ensures breathability, and the number of sturds is 120% higher than the normal one. By increasing the amount, it is waterproof to the same level of coding. Furthermore, due to its high density, it allows air to pass through, but the wings are less likely to appear on the surface.
●A single piece of leather yoke that can be enjoyed over time
The leather yoke is made from ONE PIECE cowhide (sold one piece) from the chest to the shoulders. The combination tanning of tannins (which can be enjoyed over time) and chrome (which can be soft and strong), makes the leather look strong and has a strong and soft feel while retaining the natural texture of the leather.
As I stay with Rocky Mountain Featherbed for a long time, the changes in this leather yoke are one of the things I look forward to.
● Natural Mouton, which can also be used as a scarf
In the CHRISTY series, sheepskin is attached to the neck, which warms the neck without a scarf even in the cold middle of winter. This sheepskin is also elegant in appearance, and is made from natural wool from America, and is naturally natural and has a unique personality. Therefore, it is interesting that depending on the season, there will be a difference in facial expressions, such as curly hair or close to straight hair.
●Natural down is amazing
Rocky Mountain Featherbed's series called HERITAGE is being manufactured with modern versions in order to reproduce the manufacturing methods and methods of the time. Many current outdoor manufacturers scientifically develop and use the same performance as down, such as Primalofts and padding, but Rocky Mountain Featherbed uses all-natural down. It's there.
The advantage of natural down is that it inflates when it contains air, which means it has fill power, which makes it warmer and even last longer than chemical fibers.
Down is also considered a natural enemy because it can swell and reduce the air's ability to expand if it gets wet in rain, but the down is water-repellent, making it perfect for wearing outdoors. (Please note that this is not waterproof or suitable for rainy days.)
The down I am currently using is a European duck down. The ratio is ultra-lightweight, with 90% down and 10% feathers, and the fill power that indicates the swelling of the down is 700, making it a quality that can be used in outdoor environments.
The higher the fill power value, the more air it contains, and the insulation effect of the large amount of air contains excellent heat retention, making it a warm, high-quality down. Down, which has over 700 fill power, belongs to high quality and keeps the heat coming out of the body warm and keeps you warm.
In order to further maintain quality, we clean down domestically.
*Reproducing the manufacturing method of the time without using down packs.
Rocky Mountain Featherbed nylon items do not use down packs. I wanted to recreate the manufacturing process of the time, so I tried and tried and tried to decide whether I could make it without a pack. By developing the original nylon, we have been able to create a structure that ensures air passages while still having almost no wings blowing out, and have succeeded in recreating the manufacturing process of the time.
In other words, down is stuffed directly under the nylon. childThe advantages of this are that it can be lighter and that it can be felt close to the body, making it significantly better in heat retention.
(A down pack is like a bag that is wrapped in to prevent the down from wiping out. By inserting it, you can prevent the down from coming out and coming out to a point of close to 100%, but it also reduces the innate bulge of the down. There is a disadvantage that it is heavy due to the down pack.)
●Highly reproduced buttons
Following the original rules of Rocky Mountain Featherbed at the time, the DOWN VEST features dot buttons and the CHRISTY VEST features pearl buttons, all of which are 2. This is a reproduction of a mold that bends two claws to hold them together. This model was initially out of print, and was only for the purpose of completing this down product.It is being reproduced specifically.
It's hard to notice, but I feel enthusiastic about not cutting corners around this area. Additionally, the RMFB is engraved on the back of the pedestal.
●2-layer pockets are easy to use
The front pockets on the left and right sides are divided into two layers inside. One side is closed like a hand warmer, while the other side is closed with Velcro, making it perfect for storing items. In addition, the zippered inner pockets have zippers with fasteners on both the top and bottom, which are seen in vintage items.
●Size
Rocky Mountain Featherbed usually comes in six sizes. Instead of S.M.L notation, the size notation is 36, 38, 40, and the size notation is reproduced from the time. It's surprising that they were able to offer this small size even back then, but they have also been carried over.
A detailed sizing has the advantage of expanding options for customers and being able to choose the size in detail, but on the other hand, it may be difficult to know which size to choose.
In my experience, people who wear the typical Japanese size S are size 36 or 38. Most people wear size M and 38, while the better fitter is 40. If you are wearing size L, you should be 40 or 42. I wear a 42 at 180cm and 80kg.
The beige TAN is This is one of the most classic colors among Rocky Mountain Featherbed. This color is easy to match with any style, such as denim, chinos, slacks.
I think that by adding a similar color to your outfit, or combining the colors of leather shoes and leather yoke, it will make your outfit look even better.
I've written a little more about the size, so here →For details on sizes click here
●Summary
Rocky Mountain Featherbed is a product that surpasses the original by thoroughly researching models from the time and reproducing and updating all materials. First of all, we would like you to try this CHRISTY VEST.