Designing a jacket, that celebrates the old and the new from our

history on the mountain.

In doing so, create a jacket that will provide the promise of performance, but also show some style and smart aesthetic which links back to

mountaineering heritage

How can Natural Fibre Fabrics, used in early 20th century

outdoor apparel, challenge modern performance garments?

Good enough to climb Everest...?

Insperation

Mallory Could Have Done It

In 1924 George Mallory and Sandy Irvine attempted the first successful climb to the summit of Mount Everest. They disappeared in cloud cover around 300 metres from the summit, and weren’t seen again until the preserved body of G. Mallory was discovered by a research expedition in 1999.

It was often thought that Mallory’s clothing was less than sufficient to survive such extreme conditions, and ultimately became a major factor in his mortality... However, with the discovery of his body, a project began to try and shed more light on whether Mallory did in fact make it to the top.

Mountain Heritage Trust, and a team of experts analysed the preserved fabric, and replicated his clothing. Through lab and user testing they found evidence to suggest Mallory’s clothing was more than effective enough to get him to the summit of Everest.

Mallory Replica Gabardine Jacket ©Mallory Replica Clothing Project, Mountain Heritage Trust

Gabardine... good enough for everest:

100% Cotton

Lightweight

Water resistant

Waterproof with treatment

Breathable

Windproof

Durable

Smart

Comfortable

Quiet

Soft to touch

Cotton Ventile

made a comeback in the bushcraft market, due to its performance in changing weather conditions, and it’s quiet, non-rustle properties

Merino Wool

great wicking and breathable properties, in addition to its

comfort and non-odor qualities

Comeback of Natural Fibre Fabrics

ISPO: “a new trend in the sporting goods industry is identifiable: Natural fibres like cotton, down and merino wool return

into focus.”

Oportunity

Can I create a 100% Natural

performance jacket?

100% tight weave cotton (with DWR coating) - Gabardine

Membrane - Gore tex

100% Fine wool lining - merino wool

100% tight weave cotton (with DWR

coating) - Gabardine

Membrane - Gore tex

100% cotton lining (with hydrophobic and hydrophilic treatment to improve moisture

transport)

Initial Ideas

Modern Essentials

Some modern innovations are needed to secure performance:-Seam Tape-Waterproof Zips-Ventilation Zips-Draw cord-Velcro Cuffs

Zip

Lining

Shell

Initial Ideas

Trying to use style and materials from traditional apparel, without compromising

the performance... can a performance jacket be both functional and smart?

Lapel that zips all way to the top to cover the neck

Soft & good wicking wool collar lining - merino wool

wool/gore tex lining

Resistant and durable Cotton shell - Gabardine

‘Mallory EverywhereJacket’...

Inspires

...‘My Everywhere

Jacket’

Vision for final presentation

Initial Ideas