MS-123PA Observation Jacket

Careful consideration of materials and project goals leads us to the conclusion that no garment can be purely functional nor purely expressive. The ‘Observation Jacket’ balances the two aims with an array of useful features applied to a simplified, hoodless form. P_Article - 'Performance Articles' are Earth\Studies standard kit fabricated for high-intensity applications. Materials in P_Articles may feature wind protection, water resistance, improved breathability and other specialized functionality. The weatherproof cotton fabric known as Ventile can only be made from roughly 2% of the world’s cotton crop. The specialized spinning and weaving technique requires the longest, strongest fibers, which swell and interlock when exposed to water, tightening the surface to increase performance. Made From: Ventile® L24 - a high-density, 100% natural cotton weather-proof fabric Fit: - Model is 5'11" wearing a size Large - Boxy, to accommodate layering Notations: - Ventile® treated with a PFC-free Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish - Highly breathable and weather-proof - Storm flap with snap closures - 2-way Zipper with pulls - 2 large welted pockets with interior mesh pockets - Adjustable velcro at wrists - Accessories loop - Soft, luxurious handfeel - 100% high-grade cotton - Made in Jaipur, India Performance Attributes: Water Repellent - A fabric coating that resists the penetration of water. Windproof - Tightly woven ripstop yarns and laminated construction create a windproof textile.