
For a long time, we wanted to create a lightweight insulating gilet – one that, tossed into a rucksack or bag, won’t significantly change your luggage weight, and when the temperature drops, worn on the body, will provide a solid, pleasant warmth.
The men’s Taiga Primaloft gilet consists of two parts: the main section – insulating the chest and back – and elastic inserts sewn into the sides. Thanks to them, it fits the body perfectly and moves with you. We stitched in two really deep pockets fastened with a flat zip, plus a large internal one – it will fit a phone (this trick – keeping your phone close to the body – comes in handy during hard frosts, which reduce battery level). The gilet is finished with a stand-up collar that protects the neck and nape from the wind.
When creating the Taiga Primaloft gilet, we wanted to achieve the best possible warmth-to-weight ratio a material can provide. We made the outer part of the gilet (protecting the torso and back) from fabric produced using Ripstop technology (similar is used in the production of mountain hammocks and down jackets). The inside of the gilet is an elastic mesh studded with pleasant-to-the-touch insulating Primaloft squares from the Active EVOLVE series. The elastic side inserts of the gilet are sewn from warm Thermo Pro knitwear that wicks moisture and adapts to body movements.
We wanted the gilet to be suitable both for solid mountain routes, running and cycling, but also to fit neatly into an urban-sport style. I think we’ve got it, right?
At ATTIQ, we believe it is possible to create timeless clothing. We sew our collections so that they pair well with sportswear in different colours and prints. ATTIQ clothing is made in our workshop in southern Poland. We sew using materials from the European Union.
Properties of Primaloft insulation, Active EVOLVE series:
- provides warmth without increasing the weight and bulk of the insulation
- breathable - does not restrict moisture flow and ensures freedom of movement during all activities
- quick-drying - minimises heat loss
- provides good thermal insulation even when the insulation is wet
- versatile - can be used during various outdoor activities as an inner or outer clothing layer
- wind-resistant.
In the photo, Piotr Huzior is wearing size M.