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Technical Innovation
Everything we do is based around innovation with the goal to build the best performance products for our active-minded community. Thirty years of progressive thinking has led us to pioneer unique features, products, and partnerships.
Fabrics are a major part of our technical DNA. From seasonal ideas to evergreen basics, we are always exploring diverse options to help you reach your summit.
The ‘Guaranteed to Keep You Dry™’ promise started here. GORE-TEX is the flagship innovation of the number one brand for trusted comfort and protection from the elements. It’s designed to make more of every day spent outdoors.
The GORE-TEX membrane is created as a series of pores. Each pore is 20,000 times smaller than a water drop, yet large enough for vapor to pass through. This creates the ultimate membrane for keeping the inside of your garment dry while still allowing moisture and perspiration to pass through, effectively regulating your body temperature while keeping you comfortable inside your jacket or pants. GORE-TEX guarantees you will stay dry and warm in any condition, for the life of your garment. All GORE-TEX fabrics are bluesign® approved, meeting the highest environmental standards.
GORE-TEX PRO garments are for serious outdoor visionaries who demand the most active breathable, rugged, durable protection available. The absolute pinnacle in outerwear for extreme situations.
GORE-TEX PRO products ensure the most active breathable, durable, and long-lasting protection —even in the most extreme conditions. The 3-layer design utilizes revolutionary membranes that are specially processed and provide high strength. The membrane is durably bonded to both the rugged outer material and a specially developed robust inner lining. GORE-TEX PRO products also come with recycled and solution dyed textiles that reduce water usage and CO2 emissions, creating a lower environmental footprint. They are designed to be extremely breathable and come with the ultimate GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™ promise for waterproof protection in a totally windproof product.
The ultimate back-up for unexpected adventures. GORE-TEX PACLITE® is packable comfort and protection for every day.
Designed to provide comfort and reliable protection, all GORE-TEX PACLITE® garments come with the GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY™ promise and are totally windproof and extremely breathable. PACLITE® features 2.5-layer laminate construction. It is the strikingly minimalist construction of GORE-TEX PACLITE® garments that allows them to be so lightweight and packable. The GORE-TEX membrane is bonded directly to an outer shell material, then covered by a durable protective layer made of an oleophobic (anti-oil) substance and carbon. This protective layer makes a separate lining unnecessary resulting in an extremely lightweight, packable garment that you can take anywhere.
High-performance water-resistant technology that upgrades your comfort and protection. Provides lightweight wind blocking for daily activities.
GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ is a lightweight fabric that blocks all wind. From intense hikes to daily commutes, the high-performance technologies boost performance when waterproof protection isn’t a priority. With the GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ products range, there are new ways to upgrade your comfort & protection when weather conditions are drier.
infiDRY® is our exclusive waterproof and breathable technical fabric to keep you dry no matter the conditions.
686 exclusive infiDRY® waterproof and breathable fabric fuses our specifically engineered signature fabrics with multiple levels of elemental protection to keep you dry, no matter how bad the conditions get. Every inch of infiDRY® fabric meets strict 686 specifications and endures countless hours of team testing to ensure the utmost waterproofing, breathability and durability. All infiDRY® fabric can sustain multiple washings with a specially formulated outerwear detergent like Nikwax Tech Wash.
Our most versatile fabric for day-to-day wear. Made to move with a stretch weave while keeping a natural hand feel.
Everywear®. It’s in the name. This was the fabric chosen above all others to center the 686 Everywear® apparel around. The perfect amount of stretch. Just the right durability in the nylon to make it move with you and drape just right. Breathable with a stain resistant finish and an Ultraviolet Protection Factor of 40+. If you wanted to create a piece of apparel that had to perform at a high level across the board, Everywear® fabric is up for the job.
33% stronger compared to standard Everywhere fabric – durable and designed for movement.
686's most durable fabrication to date and fused with gloriously stretchy and breathable DNA, Unwork Fabric embodies the blurred lines between work and play. Built for weekday and weekend warriors alike, Unwork is durable enough for the job site and wearable enough for the bike ride home.
We constructed the Featherlight fabric to feel lightweight and allow extra air movement for comfort on warm days.
Featherlight fabric is the warm weather cousin to Everywhere fabric that is 33% lighter but retains many of the same properties. It’s the most breathable fabric we offer and still offers a water and stain resistant DWR finish as well as UPF 40+ for sun safety. When the temperatures rise, reach for our Featherlight fabric. It offers a similar style with warm weather performance.
Our ripstop is twisted together with stretch cotton to amplify movement while preventing tears from spreading.
Ripstop has a hard-wearing military history with a compelling performance narrative. As a textile it’s defined as a fiber-weaving technique that makes finished goods more durable via the rip-resistant fabric. For our own collection we added 2% spandex for mobility and comfort. Additionally, we applied the ripstop to cotton instead of the nylon traditionally used in tactical wear and outdoor gear. This gives our apparel a more natural drape on the body and the ability to perform in the streets and in nature. Additional benefits include high breathability, UPF 40+, for total versatility.
A 4-way stretch recycled fabric that dries quickly and breathes well. Perfect for movement-based activities.
Recycled Poly fabric, at its core, is a recycled polyester fabric. Each yard of fabric is generated from 7 plastic bottles. It just so happens to excel where movement or comfort are concerned. It’s a moisture wicking fabric that dries fast, keeps water and stains at bay with a DWR finish, and holds off the suns attack with a UPF of 40+. Our Recycled Poly fabric is comfort.
A textured, lightweight nylon that compresses easily and adapts favorably to submersion.
Fashion forward with outdoor versatility in mind; rugged when dry, soft when submerged. Our crinkled nylon has an almost three-dimensional depth to its texture yet is quick-drying and holds off stains with its DWR finish. It’s lightweight and street-tough with a bold style.
High-performance athleticwear fabric with a soft feel that manages moisture to leave you fresh and dry.
drirelease® is a natural technology blending natural and synthetic fibers that accelerates the water release rate of fabrics. This pushes water and perspiration through to the outside of the garment into the air faster than other performance fabrics on the market. drirelease® is inherently eco-friendly with no chemicals to wash off.
Sourced from 9.84 plastic bottles, this 96% recycled performance polyester garment transitions seamlessly from the gym to the workplace to the trail and is the perfect travel companion.
Let's Go fabric was built to withstand the heat and rays of the summer sun - boasting a sun protection factor of UPF 50+, while maximizing comfort and breathability for those long arduous days. Its quick drying properties and moisture wicking behavior only further ensure that Let's Go Sun Hoodies and Tees are staple pieces for those on the move.
Built to excel under the glare of the harsh sun this perforated fabric keeps your skin cool and breathing while maintaining 40+ UPF sun protection.
The Seeker Perforated Fabric longs for the hottest, muggiest, and driest sun-drenched days of the summer. Pierced without being transparent, the fabric breaths incredibly well and has all the other unique features to make heat enjoyable. It’s moisture wicking, quick drying, and finished with built-in 40+ UPF. Designed to make you forget you’re wearing it.
Crucial reinforcement where you need it most.
Strategically placed throughout a garment, 500D Nylon gives you rugged durability where you need it most while allowing the rest of the pant or jacket to benefit from the advanced mobility that 686 has infused it with. Belt loops, pocketing, cuffs, and other tear zones will now stand the test of labor and time.
Warmth is key on and off the mountain, which is why we aim to provide you with the insulation needed to keep you moving and feeling your best.
Thermagraph® technology is strategic body-mapped insulation and breathability to increase the versatility of your outerwear.
Developed around your body in motion, our exclusive Thermagraph® technology places separate zones of insulation and breathability strategically throughout your jacket or pants. These zones work together to create an ultra-lightweight, warm, and highly breathable lining that increases versatility of your jacket and pants. Insulation zones are placed where your body needs warmth the most - your vital organs, spine, knees, and seat are surrounded by breathable, moisture wicking mesh to allow for the utmost moisture evaporation and body temperature regulation.
Polartec® Alpha® is a superior insulation system for extreme temperature variations and the start-stop conditions of the outdoors.
Originally invented for the U.S special forces, Polartec® Alpha® active insulation continuously releases excess body heat before it builds to cause saturation and discomfort. Though lightweight and exceptionally durable, its warmth regulation and advanced breathability keep you comfortable in changing conditions.
This patented, adaptive quality is made possible through Alpha’s lofted fibers connected to a solid mesh core. And since Polartec® Alpha® is inherently hydrophobic, it resists all moisture and dries incredibly fast. It is used in the GORE-TEX PRO jacket and bib for the most extreme adventures.
PrimaLoft® is the global leader in patented synthetic microfiber thermal insulation allowing for maximum warmth without the weight.
PrimaLoft® is bluesign® approved and has two new sustainability initiatives to help reduce the impact on our planet:
PrimaLoft® P.U.R.E.™ technology has transformed the manufacturing of synthetic insulation to reduce the carbon emissions produced during the process and significantly improve the energy efficiency, which further results in carbon savings.
PrimaLoft® Bio™ helps to reduce the long-term impact of microplastics in our oceans, landfills and waterways by returning to materials found in nature. Products made with PrimaLoft® Bio™ fibers have been specifically developed to reduce the environmental impact of microfibers and garments throughout their life. This brings a new approach to sustainability without compromising the industry-leading performance and comfort through the life cycle of the garment.
100% Responsible Down is nature's ultimate insulation. Nothing else provides its maximum warmth to minimal weight ratio.
The ultimate natural insulation; down provides maximum warmth with minimum weight making it the most packable option for insulation. The structure of down creates loft and the measurement of this is called fill power rating. The higher the fill power, the less actual down insulation will be needed to maintain the temperature rating. Our 100% Responsibly Sourced Down ranges from 550 to 700 fill power. We ensure, through third party certifications, that all our 100% Responsible Down originates from humanely treated geese and not from animals who have been subjected to excessive harm.
infiLOFT™ lightweight insulation creates warmth with moisture resistance. The best of both worlds.
A lightweight insulation made of circular-like filament groupings that individually retain heat yet provide air movement between each group. The result is moisture resistance with a loft-like feel for superior warmth.
We pride ourselves on creating and implementing new features every season across apparel and snow garments.
Hydrastash® is an innovative hydration system built into the garment that provides on demand access to water while on the mountain.
Hydrastash® is an exclusive, patented hydration system discreetly hidden inside your garment. It is simple to use, sustainable, and safe. On demand access to water is provided even when you’re on the lift or in the backcountry without having to carry a bulky water bottle. The system is strategically designed around your center of balance when full and once empty it is nearly weightless. Our pro team gives it their full trust as it is designed to bend upon impact – not break. Hydrastash® is also a part of the solution to decrease the single use waste in the form of water cups at ski resorts.
The original, trademarked 3-in-1 detachable layering system that adds versatility and value to outerwear.
The Original, Trademarked 3-in-1 Detachable Layering System. Since its inception decades ago, 686 SMARTY® 3-in-1 technology has set the integrated layering standard for the outerwear industry, adding premium versatility and value to jackets and pants. Every SMARTY® combination is specifically designed so that the shell and detachable liner work in unison to provide the ultimate experience, versatility, and value. You can wear your garment in multiple ways:
— Shell + detachable layer for integrated insulation on the coldest of days.
— Shell only for moderate days.
— Detachable layer only for more casual occasions.
Taping seams makes them as waterproof as the fabric itself and keeps moisture out.
The seams where pieces of fabric are brought together are the most likely spot for moisture to intrude into a garment. The seam taping process prevents this by making the seams as waterproof as their surrounding fabric. Seams in 686 garments can be fully taped throughout the garment or taped only at critical areas to further ensure quality workmanship and guarantee waterproofing.
Allows easy jacket removal as well as on-body storage and management.
The Cross Strap System (CSS®) allows for easy removal of your jacket when body temperature rises during physical activity. Wear the jacket like a backpack or remove the strap completely to achieve minimal weight. The CSS® also functions as a precautionary attachment when changing layers in exposed and windy locations.
The Hood Link System keeps gear in order when not in use by creating a packable system.
This creates a packable system to keep gear in order when not in use. It’s simple: the jacket is folded, rolled, and then the hood bungy tightens around the bundle to keep it that way. This creates organization and increases room in your pack. At the end of the day, you have a bonus roll to be used as a cushion, padding, or pillow.
A fabric coating to repel water and stains.
C0 PFAS Free DWR (Durable Water Repellency) coating is the outermost finish applied to exclusive 686 fabrics increasing their contact angle and thus repelling water while maintaining high breathability. DWR also helps repel stains and oils that can damage your garment's surface.
Ultraviolet Protection Factor rated clothing enhances your safety from the harsh sun.
Ultraviolet Protection Factor gauges a fabric's effectiveness at filtering both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) light. In everyday terms, a rating of UPF 40+ means the fabric allows less than 2.5% UV transmission. UPF-rated clothing enhances protection against UV-related health risks. Increase your personal safety and decrease your reliance on sunscreen by covering up with our UPF-rated clothing.
The world’s most trusted waterproof zipper.
YKK AquaGuard® zippers ensure smooth movement, perfect drape, clean design, increased strength, and superior water resistance to protect you from the elements.
Boot adjustment on the fly and in comfort.
BOA® compatible leg gaiters allow you to tighten your top boa on the fly, without letting the elements get to you.
Be searchable by rescuers in RECCO® technology integrated outerwear.
RECCO® technology enables rapid directional pinpointing of your precise location using harmonic radar compatible with a multitude of search instruments making you searchable to the rescuers. The reflectors are lightweight passive transponders that require no power or activation to function. RECCO® reflectors are designed to last a lifetime and do not age or wear out. If not mechanically damaged, they will last forever. The integrated RECCO® avalanche system is utilized by more than 600 rescue organizations worldwide to assist in efficient location of burials.
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