The clothing trends and some highlights for winter 2015/16 at a glance
Arc'teryx
The Canadians have once again succeeded in winning an ISPO Award this year with the "Nuclei AR Jacket". The jacket is characterized by a maximum warmth-to-weight ratio, breathability and high water resistance. Worn as a mid-layer, it provides an extra portion of warmth and even in adverse conditions it can be worn without hesitation as an outer layer because it protects against wind and wet conditions. The small pack size and low weight (465 grams) round off the performance of this high-quality jacket. Another award went to the LITHIC GLOVE gloves. These use three types of PrimaLoft insulation to keep fingers warm even in adverse conditions.
Jack Wolfskin
The Texapore Downshell Tec Jacket is the first waterproof down jacket from the manufacturer, which has not been widely used in freeride circles to date. The innovative jacket goes by the name of "Texapore Downshell Tec Jacket". The special feature of this jacket is the combination of a down jacket with the Texapore membrane. This combination makes it the first "dense" down jacket. It is filled with 800 cuin goose down in a 90/10 ratio (down/feathers). The chambers of the jacket have a box wall construction: this is intended to improve air exchange and allow the down to unfold better. The jacket also has a detachable snow skirt and a ski pass pocket.
Dynafit
In the freeride and ski touring sector, Dynafit is expanding its existing collection to include the Yotei line, which consists of a hardshell jacket and trousers. The new "Gore-Tex C-Knit Backer" technology is used here for the first time. This membrane makes the textiles appear less "stiff" than similar Gore-Tex textiles without compromising on weather protection or breathability. A detachable snow guard and zip-off straps on the trousers and a well thought-out micro-snap construction to connect the individual parts make the two textiles a convincing and well thought-out combo.