What is namuk?
namuk was born in the Swiss Alps. Their aim is to give children carefree outdoor adventures - without cold hands or wet feet, without the fear of coming home with clothes full of holes. They strive to give young adventurers a carefree feeling of freedom. This is also what the logo stands for. The owl stands for freedom, wisdom and conveys a sense of security. They are actively committed to raising parents' awareness of the importance of their children's outdoor time. You can find a very interesting study in collaboration with namuk here: Kids need nature back as well as a (terrifying😉) television report on SRF.
Another aspect of sustainability and the long life of clothing is what namuk calls "ReUse". Via their ReUse Shop, they look for a new home for used items. If you no longer need the clothing and return it to namuk, you will receive a shopping voucher. Future outdoor pirates can then browse through the ReUse Shop and give well-preserved items of clothing a second life.
The first impression: The Monochrome Capsule Collection
In contrast to namuk's otherwise multicoloured designs, the Monochrome Capsule Collection is monochrome and simple. However, monochrome does not mean boredom and monotony. The clothing is highly functional and full of features that some adult clothing does not offer.
When I held the jacket and trousers in my hand for the first time, I was honestly very surprised and my first thought was, "the combination (shell, cut, features) looks and feels like the material I wear, only in miniature". We tested the Bundle Monochrome Sunset suit in the colour "Purple Panda" and size 128/134.
Tester and test conditions
The tester is five years old, lives in the mountains all year round like the snow owl (1,500 metres above sea level) and only wears ski clothing from November to around mid-April for outdoor activities (playing, skiing, sledging) and in "normal" life. The days of use therefore far exceed our test specifications of +- 20 test days 😉. She is 113 cm tall and weighs approx. 15 kilograms.